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CommencementC I N C I N N A T I S T A T E
Sunday, August 9, 2020
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Commencement ProgramWelcome Address ............................................................................Robbin Hoopes, JD
Provost
Commencement Address ..............................................................Monica J. Posey, Ed.DPresident, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Listing of Graduates from the Division of Engineering and Information Technologies
Introduction of Distinguished Alumni ...................................Kevin Wesselman, '01 BSPresident, Alumni Association
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient ............................Jason Asic, AAS ‘04, MHST
Class of 2020 Student Speaker ......................................................Judith Kafando, ‘20
Listing of Graduates from the Division of Business Technologies
Class of 2020 Student Speaker .....................................................Harrison R. Perin, ‘20
Listing of Graduates from the Division of Humanities and Sciences
Introduction of Honorary Degree Recipient ...............Mark D. Walton, AAB, '78, BS Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Honorary Degree Recipient .................................................................Barbara Turner
Class of 2020 Student Speaker .....................................................Lynda Monteith, ‘20
Listing of Graduates from the Division of Health and Public Safety
Guest Speaker...............................................................................Senator Rob Portman
2020 Commencement CommitteeCara Benz, '11 Maribeth Barnes Jodie Comstock Lachanna Jackson, '12 Jon McKamey Jason Moore
Jackie Norton, '17 Zach LittonLesli RiceLinda Romero-Smith Kim Taylor
George H. Vincent, JD Vice Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Faculty Address to Graduates.......................................................................Lesli RicePresident, Faculty Senate
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Engineering and Information TechnologiesAssociate of Applied ScienceAudio/Video Production TechnologyKyle A. Ballman Magna Cum LaudeDaemon H. BertkeAngelina BoyleSean Campbell
Cum LaudeYu-Shen Chiu Summa Cum LaudeJacob P. FinnTyler Fox Cum LaudeAlexander J. FrederickDan GautamLexi M. HerbersNicholas S. Holderbaum Summa Cum LaudeMyriah A. KisselDominick M. MagroBrianna L. MayburyJoshua M. McAfeeMichaela R. MillerLuis A. MorganAdam MuellerSeth D. ParsleyRae’ven Cheyene Reed Summa Cum LaudeSarah R. Reiter Summa Cum LaudeSamiya Shamma Cum LaudeEric R. SieversEthan SimonAustin D. SpearsCameron TyeAlexander W. Washington
Aviation Maintenance TechnologyMatthew L. BrownZachary C. HuntNathaniel F. Kling Magna Cum LaudeAnthony L. Lawson
Cum LaudeMitchell R. SenaWilliam Van Hook
Magna Cum Laude
Business Network AdministrationTravis A. Philpot
Business Programming and Systems AnalysisCane DennyDramane DoumbiaMatthew D. Erickson Summa Cum LaudeYehuda B. Gomori Summa Cum LaudeEdward D. Morris
Cum LaudeMercy N. NgweJake O. Oakley
Chemical TechnologyFunsho H. AlatisheCierra Campbell Summa Cum LaudeSeth A. HicksNicole L. Kloepfer
Cum LaudeRoneishah NixsonHannah I. PonderDevon Rueter
Cum LaudeAlexis N. RuffinTyler SmithAustin White
Civil Engineering Technology
Architectural Option
Kya Apperson Cum LaudeMegan L. ArmstrongNoah BonecutterJordan HoewelerJamie N. Morman Summa Cum LaudeWayne Piercy Summa Cum LaudeNick J. RehkampIrving L. Straun Jr.Mark A. Terrell §
Summa Cum Laude
Construction Management Option
Seth A. AglerKeith G. Bailey Magna Cum LaudeNicholas ClarkZachary A. Cohen
Breanne Daly Summa Cum LaudeTrevor J. DavisKadidra M. FarrisBryant B. FavorsJacob M. FlanneryKyle M. Frazier
Cum LaudeNoah M. HolmesRyan J. Insprucker Cum LaudeAustin LiberAndrew R. MerchinskyShawn M. PaigeWayne Piercy Summa Cum LaudeJuan Pablo RamirezCaroline F. Smith
Cum LaudeAdam M. Taphorn
Mark A. Terrell § Summa Cum LaudeYangjun Wang
Surveying Option
Benjamin D. ConradJohn DusaStephen G. LangeRyan S. LubanskyRyan Maxwell Summa Cum LaudeBlake A. MillerMichael P. NeiserBrennan Tryling
Magna Cum Laude
Computer Network AdministrationChristy M. CarterMatthew R. Grutzik Summa Cum LaudeMatthew J. Hoskins Summa Cum LaudeNicholas R. JeannetDrew Piazza Summa Cum LaudeKevin Schafer Summa Cum LaudeRikki V. Vedder Cum LaudeAmanda R. Weisenberger
Cum Laude
Computer Support Major
Alec J. BeetzHung D. BuiChristy M. Carter
Ammar A. Joudeh Magna Cum LaudeAesiana PowellGreggory RennerKelsey A. Taylor
Computer Network Engineering TechnologyShane M. DashleySean P. Keenan Summa Cum LaudeDwayne E. Roth, Jr. Magna Cum LaudeMohamed A. Said
Cyber-Security Major
Boubacar Badiane Magna Cum LaudeNathan Face Summa Cum LaudeDylan D. GarciaPhillip T. Haller Magna Cum LaudeHayden P. HeimbouchTimothy W. HennesseyAlexander J. LonnemanMichael R. MahaffeeSpencer G. MeyerDaniel MurphyAlfred N. NyamusaEdward NyanyoJulie K. Schramm DarttIbrahim A. ShehadehSiaka TourayHamdou R. WaneJoshua A. WittAlexander G. WolfeChristelle Yepgang
Cum LaudeAhmed Zarroug
Magna Cum Laude
Computer Programming and Database ManagementSamuel David Agustin TeodoroSaniya Arab Summa Cum LaudeJosh Ballard
Cum LaudeChevaux D. BeasleyMichael Bonfield
Cum LaudeJesse CoveyTimothy J. Dwyer
Cum Laude
Charles M. GierzakCum Laude
Gerrit HullStephan Ivester
Summa Cum Laude
Curtis R. JonesVictor N. Jumba
Cum LaudeAyesha Khan
Cum LaudeDereje A. KifleCurtis LanglitzAnn Laser
Cum LaudeKatherine J. Owen Magna Cum LaudeBhumi PatelDharmikkumar R. PatelJigisha Patel Summa Cum LaudeTimothy J. Schwab Magna Cum LaudeAaron ShawRobert Strong Summa Cum LaudeRose Sutter Stewart Summa Cum LaudeArchana Thapa
Cum LaudeJoel H. Tindall Summa Cum LaudeBroulaye TraoreJustin D. WadeGraham J. Walker Summa Cum LaudeCouri E. Wilson
Cum Laude
Computer Information Systems Major
Dharmikkumar R. Patel
Computer Software Development Major
Bradley A. Couch Magna Cum LaudeMax Harp
Cum LaudeAli Y. IbrahimDharmikkumar R. Patel
Software Engineering Technology Major
Francis R. Gambini-AsteteAdam S. HelmersTyler M. Hitchner Cum LaudeRania Y. IbrahimDaniel McCardleLilian Abena Owusuaa
Cum Laude
Pamela L. PepperMelinda L. SmithMahamadoul Hafizou Souley Malam Moussa
Cum LaudeScott W. UphusDevin Watters
Keziah Zhou §Summa Cum Laude
Electrical Engineering TechnologyBiomedical Equipment Major
Michael G. Bouley Summa Cum LaudeJake L. Folger
Cum LaudeJoshua Fry
Cum LaudeDaniel J. Hinton § Summa Cum LaudeJeb E. Hostetler Cum LaudeFelema KilabiConnor E. PattersonBrian T. Solomon
Cum LaudeGlen J. Taylor
Electronics Systems Major
Owen R. AptedJacob P. Daum Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth A. Kokenge Cum LaudeSiratigui Vieux KonéDaniel P. McEnteeMohammad Mohiuddin
Cum LaudeBrett Montgomery Summa Cum LaudeJoshua L. MusselmanNicholas D. Tarnowieckyi
Cum Laude
Power Systems Major
Joseph Lalley Cum LaudeMohammad Mohiuddin
Cum LaudeRichard Smith
Electro-Mechanical Engineering TechnologyBrandon E. Aulick Cum LaudeAbdoul R. BagagnanRyan W. Frisch
Summa Cum Laude
Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.79Magna Cum Laude 3.80 - 3.89
Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00
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Beau MooreMitchell T. Neyer Summa Cum LaudeChirag D. Patel Magna Cum LaudeGary A. Schunk
Zachary StrongMichael TeeterEdouard B. Tende
Energy Major
Sarah T. ClossonMorgan C. CoombsJoseph Lalley
Cum LaudeJohn W. McCarthyKeith R. Mueller Summa Cum LaudeMatthew Strzempka
Cum LaudeArthur B. TizoMichael T. Vanderyt
Cum Laude
Laser Major
Brian A. HeilgeistConnor McKenney
Environmental Engineering TechnologyNicholas M. BeitingKeoki P. BuellKatrina Ferry Summa Cum LaudeNoah S. FreedAndrew J. McCarthySean A. PilotTyler Rasp
Magna Cum Laude
Stormwater Management Major
Tyler RaspCum Laude
Aaron Wynbrandt
Graphic DesignConnor A. AdkinsBrett AnnisTia ChappelCaitlin M. Cook Magna Cum LaudeRebecca K. DarlandChristian S. DingeldineQontez F. GeorgeJulia Kennedy Cum LaudeJeffrey D. McIntoshZackary C. MullenixPaul A. NatasJoel M. NiemanFelix R. RussoChristopher B. ShouseRenee Snyder Magna Cum LaudeMaliek J. TolbertAlysa M. Truett
Cum Laude
Graphic Imaging TechnologyDevin S. Arnold Magna Cum LaudeDennis R. Eversole
Cum LaudeNicholas D. FayDarian M. Fugate Cum LaudeAustin T. GriffithKevin R. RafteryLeVon Thompson, III
Mechanical Engineering TechnologyDesign Major
Alex J. BakerJustin Basset Cum LaudeErin Z. DaughertyJohn W. FlaniganAaron Michael Guisinger
Summa Cum Laude
Jeffrey R. Harper, Jr. Cum LaudeChris M. KomnenovichMandi M. Meyer Magna Cum LaudeNadia R. MitchellTyler D. MurphyKagaba Camile Mushumba
Cum LaudeYadhap Rai Magna Cum LaudeJoseph SchmidtJoseph S. Sparto Summa Cum LaudeWeston StudtRussell A. Wilder
Manufacturing Major
Erin Z. DaughertyDonovan R. GivensAaron Michael Guisinger Summa Cum LaudeJeffrey R. Harper, Jr.
Cum LaudeBelmond N. KodjioJohn A. MauricioRobert C. Owen Magna Cum LaudeYadhap Rai Magna Cum Laude Daniel Felipe Restrepo Joseph Schmidt
Web and Multimedia DesignMadison M. Gazda Summa Cum Laude Sarah D. Holden
Cum LaudeZackary C. MullenixCourteney OrrAbbagail Sanders Magna Cum LaudeMark SinghAnthony W. Woods
Pre-EngineeringWyatt J. Albers
Cum Laude
Jordan DaughertyMiles A. PackardChandler J. PheanisJesse W. Potts
Joseph M. WrightAlaa Younes
Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Science
Accounting TechnologyLuma K. Al ZubaidiGashaw A. AssefaAlex R. CoxAdji O. DiopLauren E. ElfersKimberley S. EllisMiranda L. Emerson
Cum Laude Miriam Graves
Monae HamnerAdrian B. Harris Summa Cum LaudeRenisha R.L. HillCassie JonesSalmata Judith Kafando Lompo Summa Cum LaudeJennifer R. KaiserAagat Lama Summa Cum LaudePashupati Mainali
James P. Martin, IICum Laude
Amy McDonaldChelsey D. McKinney Summa Cum LaudeLindsay N. Pollack Magna Cum LaudeCheryl Sosna Summa Cum LaudeTracy M. St JohnMariame Sy
Business TechnologiesAssociate of Applied Business
Associate of Technical Studies
Certificates
Applied Technology SpecialistChristopher A. Gangloff Magna Cum LaudeChandra KhatiwodaAhmed Zarroug
Magna Cum Laude
Aviation Mechanics AirframeWilliam Michael Prien
Aviation Mechanics PowerplantCarter J. BredestegeMatthew L. BrownEric T. DavidsonJoseph R. HydeTrenton J. KierTaylor A. PeshaTrenton MeyerWilliam Michael PrienJoseph SchoenlingMitchell R. SenaAlexander SigalDavid StumpBrian B. SweetKaitlyn Walling
Chemical Technology OperatorMax KriegerRoneishah Nixson
Computer Network AdministrationChristy M. CarterTafadzwa F. Ndebele
Environmental Safety and SecurityAndrew J. McCarthy
Land SurveyingAngelo BartMathew M. DorrZachary J. Imbus
Thomas Anthony NockNicholas OkuleyRobert E. Quetot, Jr.Harrison J. RinzelDrew T. RitzlerMichael W. RothMatthew J. Tish
WeldingGrace BreeAllen D. CouchTanisha S. HarrisLedale MurphyKyle G. StykesOkama D. Thompson
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Paracelsus UpdikeCum Laude
Sonya D. WallaceCum Laude
Miquel Woody
Administrative Assistant TechnologyVictoria R. ChesserDeneen R. ColemanDenise S. Holst
Cum LaudeAnna I. Sanzere
Cum LaudeBrittany J. Stiles
Administrative Office ProfessionalBobbi A. Lowe
Summa Cum Laude
Automotive Service Management TechnologyChristian D. HowardTraishawn Terell JonesGregory A. KleinTika R. NiroulaGilbert PeoplesAbiman Rai Summa Cum LaudeHeather E. Rhoads
Cum LaudeWilliam R. RussoGreg B. Wheaton
Business Management TechnologyJurado M. Amison-DavisKelly M. ArmbrustCohen L. ArnettJulianna P. Beach
Cum LaudeKaleb A. BeattieTeresa L. Bowling
Cum LaudeHope Bragg Cum LaudeShawn Michael Burnett, II
Cum LaudeNaomi E. Byrd
Cum LaudeJessica Calaway Summa Cum LaudeNancy CanedoCarlene R. ColinaJames CrowderSeth DuCasse Magna Cum LaudeMaria D. Dunlap
Adam R. GatesCory GehlenborgCrystal S. GriggsNiru Gurung-NeopaneyFrank H. Harrison, Jr.Alexis M. Hoffman Cum LaudeKarmella D. HughesCarol A. JohnsonThakur KhanalDustin L. Kochersperger
Cum LaudeKlaudija KunicYevgeniy Lerman
Cum LaudeBobby J. Muennich Summa Cum LaudeNicolle A. Niehaus
Cum LaudeBenson O. OrewehIsaac W. PalmerTaryn L. ParsonsNiki Patel Cum LaudeBrandon A. RaifstangerJeffrey F. Richmond, Sr. Magna Cum LaudeYougnay Samatha
Cum LaudeSkyler L. ShepherdTaylor M. SmithHeather J. SnyderAlex L. TamankoKhem TimsinaStanley UsuaniCourtney P. VentersYolanda Ventura Cum LaudeJason R. VernatterBrittany E. WarndorfKimberly WilsonOwen M. Wolski
Culinary Arts TechnologyRyan M. AckermannDuyanna AndersonAlexis N. Banker
Cum LaudeCarolyn D. BeardElizabeth M. BrownShawanda S. EarlyRobert J. Eyre
Cum LaudeRebecca GretzKatherine J. Heeg Cum LaudeKelly N. HinkleAlicia R. HoodKimberly K. Johnson Cum LaudeDerek M. Kimbrough, Jr.Olivia M. Ladouceur
Lexus McCrary Cum LaudeJoseph A. McDermott, Jr. Summa Cum LaudeMalia E. Miller Cum LaudeCassandra N. MooreMichael A. PumaCatherine RoesslerLilkeisha M. SmithMoranda Stahmer
Cum LaudeJessica TiemanGina J. TyusAnthony WaechterJoia Mae Williams
Finance TechnologyAshley BrinkerhoffJennifer M. Gabbard Summa Cum LaudeTraci M. Harper Magna Cum LaudeAdrian B. Harris Summa Cum LaudeJoseph N. KeckeisSausha C. SmithMiriam A. StoryKayla A. Ventura
Hospitality Management TechnologyJamila DawsonStephanie A. FrederickSierra GrievesAndrew R. Hudson Magna Cum LaudeAlexander HutchinsMartin L. Johnson, Jr.Kaitlin LedfordSeairra NormanJoseph A. PaproskiPratik R. PatelLoren R. Wehrley Summa Cum LaudeLatrina R. Williams
Landscape Horticulture TechnologyChloe PaulCara L. Robinson
Cum Laude
Legal Assistant TechnologyRonda L. FryeSara E. LafeversStephanie L. Tobler
Cum Laude
Marketing Management TechnologySeth DuCasse Magna Cum LaudeMorgan L. HowardMorgan KinnardTevin KochCarmen L. MagillLauren E. NurreAntwanette B. O’NealJulia M. Rampello
Cum LaudeBrooke Scott
Cum LaudeJulia M. StumboDaniel J. ThompsonJason R. VernatterKimberly Wilson
Medical Administrative Assistant TechnologyTamara R. AbbruzzeseDeborah A. Cox Magna Cum LaudeSydney B. Lewis Cum LaudeSara L. McQueenArlette Noelle Nami TchoutaAllison L. Schoster
ParalegalAnna K. Aguiar Summa Cum LaudeBrittany Becker Summa Cum LaudeEmily N. BurkhartPaula C. DuvergeAnnie K. ReginaSierra N. Wendt Cum LaudeOksana I. Zhuravska
Summa Cum Laude
Pastry Arts TechnologyElisabeth Aloisi
Cum LaudeKyle BarrettLa’Shawntay Boling Summa Cum LaudeJordan D. BuschPaul A. D’Agostino Summa Cum LaudePaige JohnsonValerie R. PlowdenAlyssa N. ShouldersZoe K. Smoker
Cum LaudeMelissa Sweeney Magna Cum LaudeAmanda D. Walchle
Cum Laude
Clynn YeohSumma Cum Laude
Supply Chain Management TechnologyPhilip W. ApplegateCarol L. Attebery Summa Cum LaudeJacob L. Bentle
Cum LaudeCaleb Burden Cum LaudeSamuel P. FlomoAkissi P. Nguessan Epouse KangaTomicha N. RunyonJohn G. Zistler, Jr.
Sustainable Horticulture TechnologyEdward D. Atkinson Summa Cum LaudeKatherine Meza
Turfgrass Management TechnologyKatherine MezaAustin S. Mobley
Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Applied ScienceBrewing ScienceRobert K. Isburgh Summa Cum LaudeAaron J. Lawson Cum LaudeMatthew J. Maloney
Kalyan Paudel §Cum Laude
Douglas C. Scott Summa Cum LaudeEric Todd
Dietetic TechnicianChristina E. Brown Cum LaudeChristena Carr
Magna Cum Laude
Casey L. CreedCum Laude
Sean DerussyMark HunleyValerie Meece
Adeline L. Sholar § Summa Cum LaudeTashena L. Woods
Pre-Business AdministrationNana Yaa G. Agyemang Magna Cum LaudeAbraham K. Alnajar Summa Cum LaudeLuke J. BadinghausBernard G. Balz Summa Cum LaudeAlexis Bettner Magna Cum LaudeMegan BickAndrew P. Blossom
Magna Cum Laude
Sherell D. BrownBrion L. CampbellJustin N. CamperColin L. ComptonDylan L. CowgillSahil S. DasawatRodrigue H. Daye Summa Cum LaudeLatia M. EmoryGrant FrancisBenjamin W. FrazierDiamond A. GoodsonNathaniel D. Guilfoyle
Cum Laude
Alanna M. Hamedi Magna Cum LaudeBrian K. HarrisAndrew J. HetrickLillian HoffmanChristin HootenMohamed KabaLaurette Kameni Pouani Summa Cum LaudeTsegawork D. Kore
Cum LaudeJustin LaceyMelany M. Loaiciga
Associate of Arts
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Alexander Lohbeck Summa Cum LaudeMatthew J. MaloneyMiles S. MarimbireAntheis McElroy, Jr.
Lillian G. Moorman §Jeffrey L. Neuhaus
Cum Laude
Alexis T. PesslerBhola Poudel Cum LaudeSuman Pradhan, Sr.Alexander PruentAlexander P. Richards Magna Cum LaudeBryce W. Sauer
Ashley ScruggsJordan H. SkinnerIang T. TialSamantha R. WestenbergJacob T. WilhelmAhou Grace Lorraine YaoKasem Ayman Kasem Zakzak
Pre-Nutrition Science
Katie Griffin §Laura A. Hoffman
Cum LaudeCamille King
Associate of Science
Culinary ManagementKailah A. CashNicole D. LindsayJamie Toran, Jr.
Associate of Technical Studies
CertificatesAccountingAbdourahim BaDan ChenChristopher D. GlaserAngela L. MeltonMartin Wisbey
Banking and Financial ServicesJennifer M. GabbardAdrian B. HarrisMiriam A. StoryKayla A. Ventura
BookkeepingTamara R. AbbruzzeseBekhit A. AbdelmalakTara M. BattleEshak S. Gendy
Business PathwaysDeneen R. ColemanCorey L. MeyerKayla A. VenturaSamantha R. Westenberg
Computer Applications
Angela J. DallemagneAlexander W. HallSara L. McQueen
Dietary ManagementChristine BrantleyLexilyn ElliottErika OundoMegan K. Weyant
EntrepreneurshipTheresa M. AverhartNaomi E. ByrdNatalie N. ConoverTiffany R. DavisLeah J. DemusMaria D. DunlapKhafra FlynnTracy C. HiattA’zel HorsleyConner M. LockeAlex L. TamankoKhem TimsinaYolanda Ventura Lopez
ParalegalMegan EdwardsDouglas GibbonsSamantha M. Gordon
Marika A. LeeCourtney K. MillerGregory E. Ray, Jr.
Real EstateHeather R. AugustineNatalie N. ConoverMaurice A. CookeKadriesha L. GloverJomicha S. HarrisDemetria A. HaynesRenisha R.L. HillCarol A. JohnsonBenson O. OrewehFrancisco PerezYougnay SamathaJeremy L. SullivanKayla A. Ventura
Sustainable Agriculture ManagementJennifer DuncanMaura C. McMahonJacob A. Melvin
Virtual AssistantDeneen R. Coleman
Humanities and SciencesAssociate of Applied ScienceEarly Childhood EducationMaria Adams
Cum LaudeSarah Alnajar Cum LaudeDenise R. Alves-AndradeColin M. BrandtKellsie BrooksNoah BrownAnna R. BunkeChardae N. BurchfieldJordan CarlsonTara A. Coby Magna Cum LaudeMari ColeNiya DennisGloria G. GulengaTamara C. JacksonAmal I. JafariKirsten L. JesticeAaron D. JeterChristina M. KallmeyerNajah K. Khalil
Summa Cum Laude
Lilly M. Levett Magna Cum LaudeAlexis J. Matteoli Cum LaudeTricia J. McCasterArmenta M. McClairExavia Q. McGee-GilmerValarie McGheeSarah A. McKinneyAmanda MillerBrittany A. Miller Cum LaudeBarbara A. MitchumMarvin E. MontgomeryCara L. Moore Summa Cum LaudeLeah PottnerDenise M. Richardson
Cum LaudeMiriam H. RicheyNicole P. RizzoSamantha L. Ryan
Cum LaudeJessica B. SherrillLauren SupeStevie R. Tenbrink
Samantha ThompsonAllyssa A. YoungSabriah Young
Cum Laude
Interpreter Training/Sign Language TechnologyKathleen E. Cagle Magna Cum LaudeTara L. Hanuscin
Cum LaudeHannah R. Heath Magna Cum LaudeArianna Hyde
Cum LaudeMakellyn A. McCoyNicole Schum
Cum LaudeBridget Sohngen Cum LaudeElizabeth A. Zinnecker
Cum Laude
Associate of ArtsSade E. AdaranijoMelissa AlfreyMichael R. AllenDemarco AmisonGregory E. ArcheyJessica M. Astacio
Cum LaudeAshley L. Barnes
Cum LaudeHannah C. BarteckAlexis S. BayerHannah M. BecklerNyasia BirchJonathan T. Boyle Cum LaudeKylie BrockHunter C. BrockmannErica BurnsKenneth BurtonKatelyn CafferkyTakia A. ChappellMary C. Clyde Magna Cum LaudeLisa A. Cook Cum LaudeBrittany N. CoomesMarlena CooperTinara I. CoxCassandra J. Crownover
Brett W. CummingsDarien L. Denney Magna Cum LaudeHailey M. DetoreCandace N. EllisJennifer C. EmmettOdalis Espinoza
Cum LaudeHeidi J. EttensohnNathan Face Summa Cum LaudeKacie E. Giffin Magna Cum LaudeMiranda J. Glennon-NeroneFelecia J. GragstonChenell L. GriffinSadea S. HayesDarielle HemphillErica D. HendersonAya Hijji Summa Cum LaudeBrittany HillJordan S. Hogue
Cum LaudeJamela R. HolleyJustin HornHannah M. HumeTiara HunterKeyasa M. James
Ashley N. JenkinsTeonna JonesShringkhala Kafley Magna Cum LaudeKaitlin R. Kestler § Summa Cum LaudeAlyssa KiddHope E. Krieger Magna Cum LaudeAnna C. LadenAlejandro Lara
Cum LaudeJulia M. LawrenceJillian M. Leonard Summa Cum LaudeHieu K. LieuCurtis L. LoweryWendy LuscoDestiny S. MaloneKrystal L. MasonBrady McClellandTrejon A. McIntyreAbagail A. MendezKimberly S. Middleton
Richard J. Mlinar § Summa Cum LaudeSierra K. Montgomery §
Summa Cum Laude
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Ndieme A. Ngom Magna Cum LaudeCaitlin E. NiehausJeffrey B. Nieves
Cum LaudeShelby OswaldJazz L. OvertonKenneth R. Palmer Cum LaudeKalyan Paudel § Cum LaudeLaura J. Acosta Perez
Harrison R. Perin § Summa Cum LaudeElizabeth Marie M. Perry Summa Cum LaudeKevin C. PhillipsVeronica PopeJewell A. PressleyAmy L. ProphettShamaya S. Quarles
Jessica L. RathboneCum Laude
Jillian A. Robinson Magna Cum LaudeMaggie RoedingMegan M. SchehrZenbech Seifu Cum LaudeMahmood H. Shabazz Magna Cum LaudeLindsay A. Sherman Cum LaudeTracey Ann ShoffnerTraquilla L. SimmonsConstance J. SmithShelby K. Smith
Catherine Stankorb §Craig S. SteproPaul A. SteproCharles J. StillingsAndrea Stone
Jordan E. StriplingDjahna TaylorJamie F. ThompsonTyler TurnerMichael C. Varin
Savannah R. Vaughan § Magna Cum LaudeAndrew S. VerduscoJessica L. VissingJessica A. VolzCynthia R. Walker Cum LaudeDamara WalkerAmber WardJeremy L. WestChariah A. WhiteChyna Tia Clay WilliamsWhitney WilliamsFirezewd A. WoldyessAshley M. Wright
Ganga Adhikari
Kwabena B. Asirifi § Magna Cum LaudeAlexandria D. BohmanFranck F. BougangTrent M. BrodbeckMelissa Brown
Cum LaudeCierra Campbell Summa Cum LaudeZach DehavenThai H. Diec Summa Cum LaudeKathleen M. Gibson
Cum LaudeTravis A. Golick
Summa Cum Laude
Wesley Hartoin Summa Cum LaudeOlivia HortonAyrriel S. Jackson-HodgeBreanna M. KingEmilie J. KreimerMichael A. Liggett Cum LaudeDevon M. MabreyElizabeth McDadeRozaliya McGrewCelia C. McMillanMaurice E. Meister IV Summa Cum LaudeGregory M. MonterMolly M. NiemanStella Osei
Trana S. OwensGabrielle PriceTrenton C. Rothan
Cum LaudeZenbech Seifu
Cum LaudeEssenam A. SessinouKonstan K. SessinouLindsay A. Sherman
Cum LaudeShania L. SmithPaige StapletonKourtney Thomas
Associate of Science
Addiction Studies Morgan AndersonCorean D. BirdTylan F. CallowayKatlyn V. ChomaYasee ClarkLisa A. CookRobert D. DanielChristina M. EllisKenneth L. FitzwaterKacie E. GiffinJessica R. GodbyLa Tanya A. JeffreysRichard W. Johnson, Jr.Curtis L. LoweryGrace A. Marshall
Victor E. Medley, Jr.Anna MeierTrudy L. MiracleJordan L. Newsome
Harrison R. Perin §Danelle PeytonDanielle N. PhelpsJoshua J. PriceMary A. QuayeLisa A. RobinsonNekeia L. WashingtonJennifer N. Wooten
Human ServicesKristy L. Caldwell
LeadershipAya HijjiAyrriel S. Jackson-HodgePatrick Malloy
Richard J. Mlinar §Sierra K. Montgomery §Jillian A. Robinson §Savannah R. VaughanJose L. Villarreal, Jr.
Ohio Transfer ModuleJacob Bucher
Certificates
Diagnostic MedicalSonography
Cardiovascular
Courtney HowellZhenling LiuJoseph D. Lyons Cum LaudeKaitlyn D. McDonellKhiem PhamSaima Sharif
Cum LaudeLeah M. Townsend
General Imaging
Jennifer M. Cochran Summa Cum LaudeTeresa N. Cousins §
Cum LaudeLindsay A. Dia Magna Cum LaudeBrittany M. Greubel Summa Cum LaudeCarissa HammanAllena Ikehara
Cum LaudeNoemi Kent
Cum LaudeSamantha Kindle
Cum LaudeKelsey L. Laumann
Cum LaudeNicole A. Meyer
Cum LaudeHope K. Ziebro
Cum Laude
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Management Major
Adam R. Muller Summa Cum LaudeWilliam Pelka
Cum LaudeKyle M. Schauer
Science Major
Nathaniel W. BatchelorKela D. McBride
Cum LaudeEthan M. RoellElliot Timmons
Exercise ScienceJakob Lloyd
Fire Service LeadershipCraig R. Coburn Magna Cum LaudeTimothy M. Downing Summa Cum LaudeNathan EspinozaKyle GibsonBrian A. HaterJason O’diernoPaul M. Peters Magna Cum LaudeBenjamin R. PooleKyle M. SchauerJason Stevens
Cum Laude
Fire Service TechnologyJake R. Boerger, Jr.
Cum LaudeJacob R. HoffbauerElliott L. Jeffries Summa Cum LaudeBrandon T. MurphyCurtis D. SoudersRoss Yaden
Health and Fitness TechnologyWilliam M. BakerGwena L. CaldwellAyana D. CarsonZachary Summers
Health Information Management TechnologyViorica AlghalayiniCarrie J. BanksLaurie CarrPamela S. ColeCathi L. CulbreathStacey L. Hall Summa Cum LaudeGina HartwellHeather JonesCallie E. LiszkayElizabeth D. MartinStarress S. McBrideSonja Michele ScottRachel A. Smith
Cum Laude
Rebecca A. WanstrathCum Laude
Maria H. WinstonBethany A. Wright
Summa Cum Laude
Health Science TechnologyJade GloverLiisa Hiltunen-Burns Magna Cum LaudeChristina L. MonroeRacquel PhillipsKathryn L. Rouse
Medical Laboratory TechnologyKari M. AnelloJulia D. BielewiczJessica R. Dixon
Cum LaudeSara G. Doyon Magna Cum LaudeRima K. HasanainJessica M. KramerLindsay Murphy
Leigh A. Weber § Cum LaudeRashida M. Wilks-Koundoul
NursingTyanna J. AbernathyErica AdkinsMeheret G. Assefa
Cum LaudeAbbigail Baird Summa Cum LaudeBrooke M. BakerHulya BarkerErin Barrett
Cum LaudeClarice A. Besingi
Cum LaudeAshley BleyEbonie S. Brooks Magna Cum LaudeRenee A. BurkhartDanyelle R. Burton
Brandy L. Bynum § Cum LaudeMatthew J. CardellaAlicia A. CarpenterXiaodi ChenAlmedina ChoMeaghan R. Clark
Health and Public SafetyAssociate of Applied Science
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Tricia E. ClarkArielle S. ColemanTimothy P. ConboyMelissa M. ConferDaniel A. CoombsJessica D. CooperRebecca D. CostaCarly CroweLarisha D. DanielsKaylie A. DariaLacie Durkin
Cum LaudeMichael R. EdwardsKaren M. Elliott
Cum LaudeKaty N. EngelLacey R. Everett
Nyerehwvo E. Eyeregba § Summa Cum LaudeVictoria FergusonSavanna M. FicksMegan L. FinnellJohn O. FitzgeraldEricha J. FlaggViola L. Francis-CummingsBreana C. FrazierTara N. FritzCameron D. GardnerCristy L. GarlandMary E. GearyMikaela J. GilmartinKristin M. Goodrow-WrightLesandie C. GriffinAmanda R. GripshoverJennifer E. GulickAmanda C. HaydenJeanine HillShannon M. HinesTasha J. HinesKellie M. HintonEmmalee J. HollowellAngela D. HornTaylor Huseman
Cum LaudeKamryn IgbonegunUzoamaka Kanayo Itodo
Cum LaudeAlexis R. JacksonCourtney A. JamesTomika S. JohnsonBrittni M. Jones
Jeanne Elizabeth KotiashAnna KuykendollKristen E. Lanier
Rahel Lema §Cum Laude
Mariah LewisCaitlin A. Lindemann Cum LaudeBryonna LockettElizabeth M. MartiniLindsey McIntoshCameron MeeksLisa N. Melcher
Cum LaudeSusan M. MolloyHannah M. Moses
Cum LaudeLinda MoyanaPatrick MullinsTitiana W. Nanema Cum LaudeJanette Tayag Nguyen Summa Cum LaudeTaylor OaksJamie L. OneillJason PfisterShana C. PoellnitzMorgan PollardCatherine M. Pruitt Summa Cum LaudeCandace M. Redden
Summa Cum LaudeNautia T. ReedKellie J. ReevesHolly A. RuscinIrene Samano Cum LaudeYusianawati SantosoSidi SawadogoJessica I. ScholleSherri A. SewardAmanda J. SharpAlexandra C. SheppardFrehiwot H. ShumyeJessica L. SimonKaila SizemoreTiara A. SpencerRabiyah SyedBethlehem A. TegegneTianieka L. TorbertBrittany Vance
Ryane WarnerMontana WearAnna Williams
Cum LaudeEmily Williams
Cum LaudeChristopher ZanyohCrystal M. Zavala
Respiratory Care TechnologyCynthia AmayaSarah E. BeckerJena Bohrer Summa Cum LaudeAndrea L. CookJoan F. Gustin Summa Cum LaudeMarie HaveyLatisha L. LewisLiana R. LinesJenna MinnickAmber Niederhelman Magna Cum LaudeAnna M. SmithTamara Noel StewartAlexis B. SturgillTracy L. WallaceMadalyn WilhoitPaige Zumberger
Summa Cum Laude
Surgical TechnologyKaitlyn R. BeckMitchell CrooksMelissa B. EvansTaylor M. Jackson
Cum LaudeLynda Monteith Summa Cum LaudeNatalie PalmerKennisha RuckerWhitney E. SewellAugust Williams
CertificatesCoding SpecialistJayme L. BealBessie L. ChadwellCathi L. CulbreathKaeli MortonRebecca A. Wanstrath
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Cormac DixonSeth K. DonovanJared DornbuschAdam R. DozierAndrew J. FarrellLance Fujitani
Tyler S. GangwerBrendan C. McWilliamsEthan M. RoellKyle RomansKyle J. RuehlElliot TimmonsTaylor M. TreadwayJordyn N. Willwerth
Fire ServiceAnderson J. AbneyBrandin C. BaxtronAaron M. BryantJonathan M. CouchAustin J. DoyleKeegan M. DuffensHayden D. GibsonAlexander HiltonHarrison G. HowellBenjamin LauseBosston D. NoltyCamielle R. Schnur
Medical AssistantTheresa Ewomazino Asiemo-PaulIndia N. BatemonJanisha O. Gray
Ashley M. GulleySonia GurungLiisa Hiltunen-BurnsRachel R. LaugleAndrea S. LewisCarley N. PhillipsLauren RoweElizabeth R. Werner
Practical NursingSika J. AllenNichelle J. BonnerCara D. BrowerAdriane M. BrownRasheenah L. CheathamJamerah D. CostonLillian EnnisNeisha A. FaulknerSamantha A. Gibson
Shanice GreeneAlayna R. GrossLatoya D. HendersonMegan V. HerrickDanielle HillLilian M. KiswiiYawavi KokpayeLindsey A. MillerEllen OwusuJacquelyn F. PhippsHatice PoyrazliBuddha M. RizalIndira SapkotaAmanda L. StaatAwa M. SyHeather UltschAlexandra M. Younger
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2020 Distinguished Alumni Award RecipientJason Asic, AAS, ‘04Jason Asic is the chief operating officer for Mercy Health West Hospital in Cincinnati, and a 2004 graduate of Cincinnati State, where he earned an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. He is also a board member of the Cincinnati State Alumni Association.
Like many Cincinnati State graduates, Asic’s degree from Cincinnati State allowed him to enter the professional workforce while he furthered his education. He worked as a Medical Technolo-gist at Mercy Health Mount Airy Hospital while completing a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology at the University of Cincinnati, and the majority of his Master of Health Administration, which he received from Xavier University in 2010.
“Talk about a journey,” Asic said. “Looking back, I would have floundered had I started college at a large university with all of the big, impersonal classes. I needed to build confidence and discipline as a student. Cincinnati State gave me that, and it was a great platform for my career.”
After completing his master’s degree, Asic worked as a business analyst for The Christ Hospital before rejoining Mercy Health as a planning assistant. From there, he served in two project mana-ger positions before being named assistant chief financial officer for Mercy Health West Hospital in 2014, and chief operating officer in April 2016.
Audrey Kerby, regional director of lab services for Bon Secours Mercy Health Cincinnati, has worked with Asic since the beginning of his career in health care. Even as a young phlebotomist, she said, “Jason showed maturity and intelligence beyond his years. I remember him displaying compassion to both patients and co-workers.”
“That sense of teamwork and consideration for others has not changed as Asic has moved up the management ladder,” Kerby said.
“I’ve seen Jason sweep up trash in the cafeteria, help transport patients, and serve food on the café line, just to name a few examples,” she said. “He leads humbly, with humor, and by example. He truly cares about people.”
Class of 2020 Student SpeakersJudith Kafando, ‘20Associate of Applied Business - Accounting TechnologySumma Cum Laude
Lynda Montieth, '20Associate of Applied Science - Surgical TechnologySumma Cum Laude
Harrison R. Perin, '20Associate of ArtsCertificate -Addiction StudiesSumma Cum Laude
2020 Honorary Degree RecipientBarbara TurnerBarbara Turner is the president and chief operating officer of Ohio National Financial Services, Inc., and has served on the Cincinnati State Board of Trustees since 2018.
A Cincinnati native, Ms. Turner attended the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the SIFMA/Wharton Securities Industry Institute (SII). She was the first female in the United States to complete the FINRA/Wharton Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) program.
Ms. Turner’s financial services career spans more than 30 years. She began her career in banking and served as the operations, trading and systems manager for Reynolds DeWitt Securities. She joined Ohio National in 1997 and steadily rose through a series of executive positions, becoming Ohio National’s first female and 11th president and chief operating officer on Nov ember 30, 2018.
“I selected the financial services industry as my vocation because I believe f inancial literacy and independence leads to freedom, flexibility and self-sufficiency. This improves the quality of life of families and sustainability of communities.” Turner said when she was appointed to Cincinnati State’s Board of Trustees.
“My sentiments about education are similar. The education and training options provided by Cincinnati State brings freedom, flexibility, independence and hope to the students it serves. This ultimately improves the quality of life in the Cincinnati community and beyond.”
In addition to serving as a Cincinnati State Trustee, Ms. Turner is a member of the Cincinnati Regional USA Business Committee, and currently serves on the boards of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Regional USA Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Women’s Executive Forum, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, LL Global, Inc., Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Vice Chair and Board Chair Elect of United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
Barbara has received the following community and industry recognitions: 2019 Cincinnati Business Courier Women Who Mean Business; 2019 Make A Wish Inaugural Women Inspiring Strength & Hope (W.I.S.H.) Award; 2019 Linkage Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award; 2019 Honorary Chair (with her husband, Daman) of the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati Gala; 2019 Venue Magazine Women of Influence Award; 2019 Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Making Black History Award; 2018 ONFS Paul E. Martin Community Service Award; 2009 Top 50 Women in Wealth Management in the country (Wealth Manager Magazine); 2006 YWCA of Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement; 2003 YWCA of Cincinnati Rising Star and Who’s Who in Black Cincinnati.
Ms. Turner and her husband Daman Turner have three adult children and three grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family, as well as traveling, cooking, reading and attending local art events. She has a special passion for mentoring at-risk teenage girls and single mothers, and helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence.
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2020 Guest SpeakerSenator Rob PortmanRob Portman is a United States Senator from Ohio, a position he has held since 2010.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sen. Portman earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. After graduating from law school, he worked as a lawyer in Washington D.C. and in Cincinnati. In 1993, he was elected to the U.S. Congress. He represented Ohio’s Second Congressional District for the next 12 years, following which he served in several Cabinet-level posts prior to becoming a U.S. Senator.
As a U.S. Senator, Portman has introduced more than 240 bills, including 200 bipartisan bills, and more than 150 of his legislative priorities have been signed into law.
He is the co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education Caucus and has led efforts in the Senate to strengthen career technical education programs that help individuals throughout the country to find meaningful employment. For example, his bipartisan JOBS Act would expand Pell Grant eligibility to cover short term job training programs so workers can afford the skills training and credentials they need for today’s job market.
Sen. Portman also authored the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act that was signed into law and provides resources for evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery programs to combat addiction.
He is also a leader in the U.S. Senate in the effort to preserve our environment. Sen. Portman is the co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force and the International Conservation Caucus, and authored the bipartisan and recently signed into law Restore Our Parks Act to help tackle the nearly $12 billion deferred maintenance backlog at our national parks, including over $100 million at Ohio’s eight national park sites.
Sen. Portman lives in Cincinnati with his wife Jane. Together they have three children: Jed, Will, and Sally. He grew up in a small business family and continues to be a small business owner today. Sen. Portman and his family own the oldest continuously operating business in Ohio – the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio.
Degrees & CertificatesCulinary Arts TechnologyDiagnostic Medical Sonography - CardiovascularDiagnostic Medical Sonography - General ImagingDietetic TechnicianEarly Childhood Care and Education Electrical Engineering Technology - Power Systems MajorElectrical Engineering Technology-Biomedical Equipment Major Electrical Engineering Technology-Electronics Systems MajorElectro-Mechanical Eng Tech - Energy MajorElectro-Mechanical Engineering TechnologyElectro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Laser MajorEMT Paramedic - Management Major EMT Paramedic - Science Major Enviromental Engineering Tech - Water & Wastewater Major Environmental Engineering Technology Environmental Engineering Technology - Stormwater Mgmt MajorFinance TechnologyFire Service LeadershipFire Service TechnologyGraphic DesignGraphic Imaging Technology Exercise Science
Arrhythmia RecognitionElectro-Mechanical Engineering Tech - LaserEmergency Medical Technician Basic Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)EMET - Building Automation Systems EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Safety and Security Fire ServiceGroup Fitness InstructorHealth and Fitness Special Populations Health Unit Coordinator Homeland SecurityHuman ServicesIndustrial Controls & Instrumentation Industrial Electrical Maintenance Land SurveyingLandscape DesignLeadershipMachine Maintenance Manufacturing CNC
Health Information Technology - Healthcare Informatics Major Health Science Technology Hospitality Management Technology Interpreter Training/Sign Language TechnologyLandscape Horticulture Technology Legal Assistant Technology Marketing Management TechnologyMechanical Engineering Technology-Design Mechanical Engineering Technology-Manufacturing Option Medical Administrative Assistant Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Nursing Nursing (LPN to RN Progression) Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology ParalegalPastry Arts TechnologyPre-Business AdministrationPre-EngineeringPre-Nutrition SciencePublic Safety Technology Respiratory Care TechnologySupply Chain Management Technology Surgical TechnologySustainable Horticulture Technology Turfgrass Management Technology Web and Multimedia Design Welding
Manufacturing Machine Operation Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Technology-Computer Aided DesignMedical AssistantMET-Manufacturing CNCNurse Aide TrainingParalegalPastry ArtsPilates Mat InstructorPractical NursingReal EstateResistance TrainingRestorative AideSupply Chain Management Surgical Technology First Assistant Sustainable Agriculture ManagementWeb and Multimedia DesignWeldingYoga Teacher Training
DegreesAccounting Technology Administrative Assistant TechnologyAdministrative Office Professional Applied Technology Specialist Associate of ArtsAssociate of ScienceAssociate of Technical Study-Law EnforcementAudio/Video Production Technology Automotive Service Management TechnologyAviation Maintenance Technology Brewing ScienceBusiness Management Technology Business Programming and Systems AnalysisChemical TechnologyCivil Engineering Technology - Architectural MajorCivil Engineering Technology - Construction Mgmt MajorCivil Engineering Technology - Surveying MajorComputer Information Systems Major Computer Network Administration Computer Network Engineering Tech - Cyber-Security Major Computer Network Engineering Technology Computer Programming and Database Management Computer Software Development MajorComputer Programming and Database Management - Programming and Analysis Major Computer Programming and Database Management - Software Engineering Tech MajorComputer Support and Administration
CertificatesAccountingAddiction StudiesAddiction Studies Licensing PreparationAdvanced Health Careers Preparatory Advanced SurveyingAquatic Group Fitness Instructor Aquatic Personal Trainer Automotive Service Technician Aviation Mechanics Airframe Aviation Mechanics Powerplant AvionicsBioscienceBookkeepingBrewing Sales and Marketing Business PathwaysChemical Technology Operator Coding SpecialistCommunity Health Worker Computer ApplicationsComputer RepairCulinary ArtsDeaf StudiesDietary ManagementDisaster Response Management Electrocardiography (Adv)
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Board of TrusteesGreg Battle, ME, PE
Manuel Chavez III, BA
Justin Howe, MPA
Barbara Turner
Rajbir Minhas, MD
Robert J. Ringel, JD
John I. Silverman, BSBA, Secretary
George H. Vincent, JD, Vice Chair
Mark D. Walton, AAB ’78, BS, Chairperson
Administrative OfficersMonica J. Posey, MBA, Ed.D President
Robbin Hoopes, JD Provost
Christopher Calvert, JD Vice President of Finance, CFO
Soni Hill, M.Ed Senior Director of Student Success and Development
Amy Waldbillig, MPA Vice President of Workforce Development
Lawra J. Baumann, PhD Vice President of Administration and Human Resources
Elliott Ruther, BA Chief of Institutional Advancement & Foundation Executive Director
Tom Hale, '94, BA Acting Director, Middletown Campus
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