The McPherson College community celebrated 18 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 6, 2025. The annual recognition night celebrated the work of faculty, staff, and board of trustee members who have served the college for five to 30 years.
“The outstanding achievements and accomplishments by the honorees in the classroom, within individual departments, and in the McPherson community propel the college beyond being a great college to work for,” President Michael Schneider said. “These honorees facilitated world-class experiences for our students, and it is in this deep sense of campus community where our students excel to be future leaders.”
Those honored included:
30 Years – Renee Carlson, custodian
25 Years – Bryan Midgley, professor of psychology; Allan van Asselt, professor of chemistry
20 Years – Jd Bowman, professor of theatre; Amanda Gutierrez, vice president of automotive restoration
15 Years – Ed Barr, professor of technology; Kerry Dobbins, professor of history; T.J. Eskildsen, men’s basketball head coach; Manjula Koralegedara, professor of chemistry
10 Years – Matt Pfannenstiel, associate vice president of enrollment; Christi Paulsen, ERP manager; Jamie Pjesky, director of academic advising & student success; Tammy Sigwing, assistant controller
5 Years – Jerod Corbus, executive assistant to VPAA; Timothy Frye, associate professor of math
Board of Trustees – John Holthus, Randee Koger, Craig Little