by Hannah Fair, Student Public Relations Writer
Cedarville University honored 84 faculty and staff members for their years of service at Cedarville during the annual faculty and staff sessions in August. Their service spans a collective 1,085 years.
Dr. Barbara Loach, senior professor of Spanish, who has served at Cedarville since 1978, reflected, “There has been a lot of physical growth at Cedarville since I started working here. The number of students and programs has multiplied. However, the core of Cedarville has remained the same. We are unique in the way we combine academic excellence with a spiritual emphasis.”
“Even though teaching does not always show results right away, I have taught a number of students who have told me later that what they learned at Cedarville greatly prepared and equipped them for life and their careers,” continued Loach. “It is very satisfying to see students go on and serve the Lord in their professions. I know a number of alumni who have gone on to serve in the mission field or in education and even one former student who is now a junior ambassador for the U.S. embassy in Mexico.”
In 2015, Loach published the e-book “Defining Legacies,” a collection of profiles of many faculty, staff, administrators and graduates who have had a significant impact at the university and beyond during its more than 131-year history.
40 years
Paul Dixon, chancellor
Barbara Loach, senior professor of Spanish
35 years
Jim Cato, associate vice president of Christian ministries
Mark Klimek, associate professor of nursing
Mark Mathews, director of campus recreation
Cheryl Shupe, executive assistant to the vice president for business and chief financial officer
Mark Womack, sports information director
30 years
Jeff Beste, executive director of alumni and parent relations
Fran Campbell, university registrar
Scott Howder, assistant chief information officer
Nancy Ranger, administrative assistant, student life and Christian ministries
25 years
Ed Baumann, senior professor of education
Dave Denlinger, technician, mechanical engineering program
Connie Ford, nurse practitioner
Phil Grafton, associate vice president for finance/controller
Gary Hull, electrician
Paul Orchard, head coach of men’s cross country
Mark Spencer, associate professor of music
20 years
Amy Bielek, assistant director of materials and mailings
Michael Firmin, distinguished professor of psychology
Becky Hayes, director of enrollment services
Becky Kirby, staff nurse
Cyndi Messer, associate professor of English
Tim Overdorf, network software administrator
15 years
Carolyn Barnett, associate professor of nursing
Karen Callan, director of nursing lab and facilities
April Crommett, associate professor of exercise science
Chuck Elliott, professor of communication
Stephen Gaines, director of technical services
Jeff Guernsey, associate professor of finance
Vicky Hines, global outreach ministry coordinator
Aaron Hutchison, associate professor of chemistry
Eric Johnson, lab technician
Esther Lanham, accreditation specialist, office manager
Tim Norman, distinguished professor of mechanical/biomedical engineering
Keith Shomper, professor of computer science
Joyce Smallwood, records and testing assistant
Cindy Weir, director of payroll
Cindy Wingert, assistant professor of biology
10 years
Tom Betcher, director of assessment and accreditation services
Steve Brock, assistant director for live productions
Angie Cooper, budget coordinator
John Delano, associate dean, business administration graduate studies; associate professor of information technology management
Josh Erlandson, website designer/developer
Nate Hnatiuk, associate professor of chemistry
Kristy Lane, institution database coordinator
Terry Merrill, window specialist
Angie Mickle, dean, associate professor of nursing
Mandy Nolt, assistant director of assessment and accreditation services
Shari Ray, staff accountant
Diane Reid, administrative assistant
Craig Salisbury, senior graphic designer
Denise Tye, administrative assistant to the dean
Marcy Van Meter, disability compliance coordinator
Nancy Voorhies, senior regional director of development
Sandy Yoder, administrative assistant, department chairs
5 years
Samson Amos, chair, associate professor of pharmaceutical science
Melissa Beck, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences
Zach Bowden, executive assistant to the president; associate professor of theological studies
Greg Dyson, director of intercultural leadership
Carlos Elias, professor of music; director of university orchestra
Jeremy Ervin, dean; associate professor of education
Cindy Gayer, director of teacher education services
Jim Gilcher, heating, venting and air conditioning technician
John Gilhooly, director of honors program; assistant professor of philosophy and theology
Ellen Hanson, administrative assistant to the director for global outreach
Ashley Holland, assistant professor of mathematics
Zach Jenkins, assistant professor of pharmacy practice
Jeremy Kimble, interim director, center for biblical integration; assistant professor of theology
Grant Knight, assistant men’s soccer coach
Emily Laswell, assistant professor of pharmacy practice
Jason Lee, dean, school of biblical and theological studies, professor of theological studies
Annie Lee-Zimerle, assistant professor of studio art
Billy Marsh, assistant professor of theology
Josh Michael, dean of library services; assistant professor of library science
Darren Miller, director for athletic events and facilities
Susan Plemons, assistant professor of worship
Stephen Schindler, associate director admissions, recruitment
Chad Spellman, lead developer of online Bible programs; assistant professor of biblical and theological studies
Ruth Sylvester, assistant dean; associate professor of education
Phoebe Tsai, assistant professor of information technology management
Thomas White, university president
Andrew Wonders, assistant professor of sports business management
Jon Wood, vice president of student life and Christian ministries
Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,193 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and leading student satisfaction ratings. For more information about the University, visit www.cedarville.edu.