On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the UMPO hosted an event to recognize those UMPO employees who received the Commonwealth’s Performance Recognition Citation and staff who celebrated milestone years of service to the University.
The Commonwealth Annual Performance Recognition Program has been in place for the past thirty-nine years. This recognition is particularly meaningful because recipients were nominated by their peers for their outstanding contributions to the Commonwealth.
An appreciation lunch immediately followed the event.
Presentation of Awards
David Cho poses with President Meehan and the Digital Capture Implementation Team! Congratulations! Paula Cassanelli, Lynne Ferrell, Brian Girard, Amanda Gordon, Nicole Hatch, Debra Hight, Rob Hyde, Kendra Sheppard, Marcus Stewart (not pictured), Ashley Tejada, Cleidiane Ventura, Anna Zuev.
Vicky Berg poses with President Meehan as she was awarded an Individual Award from LeeAnn Pasquini, Associate Vice President, Administration. She was nominated by LeeAnn Pasquini and Joe Skrzek, Director of Budget and Planning.
David Nero, Associate Vice President, Strategy & Innovation presented a Group Award to employees on the Multi-State Payroll Tax Team Congratulations to Sue Cerrato, Carol Dugard, Mike Greer, Jeff Gull, Susan Jones, Jason MacFadyen, Michael McGovern, Erika O’Malley, Kathy O’Neil, Meg Portmann, Andrew Russell, Amy Ryan, Cynthia Szabady.
Olivia Watson poses with President Meehan as she was presented an Individual Award by Christine Packard, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management.
Operation Declutter Team presented by Kathey White, Director, Merchant Services & Unclaimed Property. Congratulations to Vicky Berg, Lucas Carter, Kelly Fucci, Jeff Gull, Patrick Hitchcock, Denise Lindberg, Lauren Santillo, Jacob Sturtz, Katie Temple (not pictured), Amy Thompson, Jillian Warren.
Presented by John Roy, Director, Compensation and nominated by Katie Temple, Senior Benefits Generalist (not pictured). Congratulations toJad Banat, Nick Bonczyk, Lucas Carter, Jeff Collins, John Dawson, Diane Gale, Sam Herren, Jacquie Kittler, Cheryl Millett, David Nero, Amanda Onwuka, Christine Packard, Amy Ryan, Bill Smith, Jacob Sturtz, Amy Thompson, Kelly Weeks.
Presented by Christine Packard, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management. Congratulations to Alyssa Cherubino, Andrew Karberg, Brad Smith, Jacob Sturtz, Olivia Watson, ERM Program Analyst.
A big thanks to the members of the Salary Increase Implementation Team who worked tirelessly to implement our December increase, presented by President Meehan. Zoila Altamirano, Cheryl Desmarais, Carol Dugard, Chrissy Flagg, Connie Gilroy, Jeff Gull, Susan Jones, Susan Kong, Michael McGovern, David Nero, Erika O’Malley, Meg Portmann, John Roy, Cynthia Szabady, Jen Zelent.
Milestone Years of Service
15 YOS
George Adams, Lynne Cao, Vanita Chawla, John Chayrigues, Susan Cone. Pete Connell, Amy Cummings (not pictured) Maribel Ismail, Roger Rice, Michael Rooney (not pictured), Erin Rubinton (not pictured), Kieu Tran (not pictured), Jillian Warren
20 YOS
Eden Medaglia (not pictured)
Bill Smith (38 years), Gayle Johnson, (not pictured) (35 years), Kathy O’Neil (35 years), Diane Tkachuk (not pictured) (33 years), Julie Kenny (not pictured) (31 years), JoAnn Conley (not pictured) (31 years), Zunilka Barrett (not pictured) (30 years), Wanda Alston (not pictured) (29 years), Sue Kelly (not pictured) (29 years), Brian Burke (27 years), John Hoey (26 years).