<p class="p1">UT Martin honors employees with five or more years of university service in five-year increments. This year’s recognitions were given Oct. 31, with five-year awards recognized during a breakfast reception and other awards given during a luncheon. Chancellor Keith Carver was dressed as Elvis Presley in preparation for the chancellor’s community trick-or-treat event later that day.</p>
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[caption id="attachment_1543" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1543 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Martin_50-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Lesley Martin (center), a member of the Custodial Services staff, was honored for 50 years of university service. Martin is pictured Carver (left) and UT System Interim President Randy Boyd.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1541" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1541 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/35-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for 35 years of service are (starting second from left) Susie Lewis, Computer Store; Trudy Henderson, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics; and Susan Box, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The group is pictured with Carver (far left), and Boyd (far right). Not pictured are Doug Cook, Department of Visual and Theatre Arts, and Dr. Chris Caldwall, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1540" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1540 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/30-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for 30 years of service are (seated, l-r) Hogan Courtney, Physical Plant; Dr. William Davis, Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Political Science; Ken Fackler, Office of International Programs and International Admissions; (back row, second from left) Mary Baker, Division of University Advancement; Dr. Lynn Alexander, College of Humanities and Fine Arts; and Dr. Daniel Pigg, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages. The group is pictured with Carver (back row, far left) Boyd (far right).[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1539" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1539 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/25-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for 25 years of service are (starting second from left) Dr. Stephanie Kolitsch, Office of SACS Accreditation; Dr. Mike McCullough, Department of Marketing, Management and Information Systems; and Virginia Grimes, WestStar Leadership Program. The group is pictured with Carver (far left) Boyd (far right). Not pictured are Tracey Mires, Educational Outreach; Dr. Deborah Gibson, Department of Health and Human Performance; and Dr. John Collins, Department of Biological Sciences.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1538" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1538 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for 20 years of service are (seated, l-r) Linda Luther, Department of Nursing; Rebecca Baker, Physical Plant; Petra McPhearson, Division of Finance and Administration; (back row, second from left) Pete Gibson, Physical Plant; Amy Belew, Information Technology Services; Joe Estes, Physical Plant; and Lane Last, Department of Visual and Theatre Arts. The group is pictured with Carver (back row, far left) and Boyd. Not pictured are Dr. Michelle Merwin, Department of Psychology; Fimis Halkias, McWherter Agricultural Pavilion; and Cheryl Branon, Office of the Registrar.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1537" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1537 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/15-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for 15 years of service are (seated, l-r) Dr. Dawn Wilkins, Department of Biological Sciences; Tammy Stanford, Student Success Center; Dr. David Carithers, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Avery Lawson, Building Services; Sharon Waterfield, Child and Family Grant Program; Dr. Amy Yeung, Department of Music; Dr. Charles Hammond, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; (back row, second from left) Debi Adcock, Division of Student Affairs; Janie Hamilton, Custodial Services; Dr. Kurt Gorman, Department of Music; Jamie Hamilton, Building Services; Dr. Misganaw Getaneh, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Brad Burkett, Physical Plant; and Brian Stubblefield, Information Technology Services. The group is pictured with Carver (back row, far left). Not pictured are Dr. Denise Williams, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems; Jennifer Stroh and Tony Warmath, Division of Student Affairs; Dr. Mark Simmons, Department of Music; Dr. Mohammad Obadat, Department of Engineering; Dr. Paula Moore and Susan Lemond, Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Political Science; David Klinkefus, Custodial Services; and Bart Belew, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1536" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1536 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/10-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for 10 years of service are (seated, l-r) Timothy Boyd, Custodial Services; Dana Hagan, Physical Plant; Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Holly Dethloff, University Development; LeAnne Perry, Northwest Child Care Resource Center; Debbie Travis, Custodial Services; (back row) Dr. Jason Roberts, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Dr. Simpfronia Taylor, Ripley Center; Mark Ellegood, Building Services; Vickie Pfluegar (second from right), Office of Institutional Research; and Joe Henderson (far right), Office of Equity and Diversity. The group is pictured with Chancellor Keith Carver (back row, center), who was dressed as Elvis Presley in preparation for the chancellor’s community trick-or-treat event that evening. Not pictured are Dr. Melvin Hill, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Benny Quintero and Jeffrey Watson, Custodial Services; Ryne Rickman, Office of Sports Information; Kristina Pitz, Pre-Health Science Program; Tammie Patterson, Department of Educational Studies; Ben Moore, Building Services; Kevin McMillan, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics; Stephanie Hayslett, Student Health and Counseling Services; William Griffin, HVAC; Dr. Mary Geddie, Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Political Science; Dr. David Dietrich, Department of Educational Studies; Dr. Stuart Currie, Department of Health and Human Performance; Dr. Jeffrey Longacre, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Texas Culver, Ripley Center; and Dr. John Cochran, Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1535" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1535 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/5-years-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Pictured for five years of service are (seated, l-r) Rachel Stephens, Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs; Ginger Horton, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships; Melissa Jane Morris, Department of Health and Human Performance; BeLynda Jones, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Jordan Gardner, WestStar Leadership Program; (back row, second from left) Erin Chesnut, Office of University Relations; Lisa Hoskins, Paul Meek Library; Randy Pigg, Physical Plant; Patricia Sanders, Paul Meek Library; Nathan Bradford, Teaching Farm; Tommy Sledd, HVAC; and Lisa Hamilton, Office of Housing. They are pictured with Randy Boyd, UT System interim president (back row, far left) and Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor (far right). Not pictured are Sheay McGehee, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Kathleen Donnenworth, Educational Outreach; Stephanie Sellers, UT Online; Trevor Smith, Office of Undergraduate Admissions; Amanda Wilkin, Healthy Start Program; Cathy Walter, Infant Stimulation Program; Tammy Kelley, Educational Outreach; Karli Smith, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Lisa James, Office of Housing; and Kelly McClanahan, Wendy Nobles, Amanda Jackson and Fabiano Ndikumasabo, all with Custodial Services.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1542" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1542 size-large" src="https://www.utm.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gaylord-retiree-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" /> Cynthia Gaylord (right), a former staff member at the Paul Meek Library, was honored for 35 years of university service prior to her retirement earlier this year. Gaylord is pictured with Carver.[/caption]