Director of OSU's Food Safety and Environmental Stewardship Program. Recognized with prestigious awards, including the OSU Alumni Distinguished Professor and the 2017 Innovator of the Year, she authored over 140 peer-reviewed articles and holds five patents. Her expertise extends to serving on esteemed advisory councils and boards, emphasizing her commitment to environmental science. Pioneering passive sampling techniques since 1999, she revolutionized exposure measurement with the personal silicone wristband sampler in 2008. Dr. Anderson's passion lies in exploring the nexus between chemical exposure and health, exemplified by her involvement in MyExposome, Inc., a company dedicated to innovative environmental exposure monitoring technologies.

"Dr. Mary Arnold’s visionary leadership in youth development has profoundly impacted Oregon 4-H and the national 4-H system.  As the conceptual founder of the 4-H Thriving Model, Dr. Arnold has ensured OSU Extension remains a national leader in youth development. Her work has aligned Oregon’s 4-H programming with cutting-edge research and elevated the university’s role in shaping the future of positive youth development across the country." -Cathy Haas

In 1998, Denise was hired and became an Office Specialist 2 for the Extension Service in Lane County. In 1999, she became a Master Food Preserver and continues to be one to this day. With the partial closing of the Extension office in September of 2010, Denise transferred to Extension Administration and went on to become an Administrative Program Assistant. In February of 2018, she returned to Lane County and became the Administrative Office Manager. Denise has enjoyed working with Extension faculty and staff and is proud of what the Extension Service in Lane County provides to its community.

"Loretta Austin is the heart of the College of Agricultural Science’s Dean’s office. She is the person we all go to for historical knowledge and advice and, best of all, she always delivers. Thank you, Loretta, for your 25 years of making OSU and CAS a better place!" - Staci Simonich

"Julie’s dedication to the Institute for Natural Resources and Oregon State University has been exceptional. She has helped INR and me stay fine tuned and offered insights and opinions that have helped us thrive. She is not only a colleague of INR staff and partners but also a friend to us all." -Lisa Gaines

I began my OSU career in 1994 as a student employee at the Kerr Library. In October of 1998, I joined the Alumni Association team, first as an Office Specialist I, and most recently as Director II of Administrative Operations. During this time I’ve been fortunate to grow from one position to another, work in many different program arears: events, engagement, donor/member acquisition and stewardship and now overseeing the day-to-day management of the coordinator team among other responsibilities. I’m a proud OSU/OSUF employee and Beaver Mom!

"Tina's commitment to our students, faculty, and external partners is extraordinary. She is the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our school together." -Tom Weller

"Dan’s classes taught contribution to the program is six times the average instructor’s lifetime number at 664 courses. Although the volume was impressive, the quality of his instruction reached the highest levels. He taught high-speed Law Enforcement, assisted in the development of advanced curriculum and was a leader in the road-racing community. Dan has made a monumental impact on the motorcycle riders of Oregon." -Michael Heinen

"Among Andy’s countless contributions to forest science and outreach, his most impressive effort has been his commitment providing outstanding mentorship and professional development experiences to the students and young professionals he has worked. Thank you, Andy for going above and beyond to help the next generation of forest scientists and managers develop a passion for ecology and forestry." -Matt Powers

I will always remember my first day at work - I had to leave early because one of my sons decided that was a good day to be born. An accomplishment at OSU which stands out to me was being part of the team that launched the Drupal project which is now used to manage the university's web content.

David’s research and extension programs have focused on management strategies that improve the economic efficiency of beef production systems in the Intermountain West. His programs are currently focusing on Precision Technologies for livestock management. Since 2004 he has served as Director at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.  In recognition of his work he has been awarded the Young Scientist and Extension Awards by the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science, the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences Briskey Award for Faculty Excellence, and the Roy G. Arnold Agricultural Research Foundation Leadership Award.

Working at OSU has been a tradition in my family for generations! My mom, Jan Bressler (Controller's Division) always told me to leave a place better than I found it. I hope I made her proud.
 

"Bob Brudvig is an extraordinary teacher, exceptional percussionist, and dedicated leader in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts. In developing and teaching our core music curriculum, building a stellar studio of percussion students who are the backbone of our instrumental ensembles, and serving generously for many years as music coordinator, Bob’s impact on OSU is deep and lasting." -Peter Swendsen

Brian is the Director of the Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center. He also has research & Extension responsibilities for potato production systems in the PNW with primary emphasis in the Klamath Basin. He has worked in the area of potato variety development and cultural management alongside various colleagues in the Tri-state Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program the past 30 years. Impacts from this endeavor have been the release of 55 potato varieties with an estimated annual farm-gate value of 1.57 billion to the US industry.  He has held the endowed Klamath Basin Potato Faculty Scholar position since 2014. 

Maziet has worked at OSU since 1998 as a Faculty Research Assistant. She initially conducted research at OSU for an associate professor of biological oceanography in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences but soon returned to working in the field of marine geology. She simultaneously conducted research for a professor of marine geology while participating in many marine research coring cruises, around the world, spanning over 17 years. Maziet has served as the Chief Curator of the OSU Marine and Geology Repository from 2010 until present and is currently a Senior Faculty Research Assistant II.

"It is hard to believe that Sara has worked at OSU for 25 years already.  We depend on her every day and hope she never leaves!" - Jonathan Kujawa

"Dave’s 25 years reflect steady commitment and a strong work ethic. He steps in first, backs up his team, and does what needs to be done without fanfare. He is a true Beaver Believer and orange and black, through and through." -Stephen Jenkins

Lori is a Professor of Sociology and Assistant Director of Marine Studies. She specializes in Natural Resource/Environmental Sociology and Rural Sociology. Most of her teaching and research centers on how natural-resource based communities are affected by, adapt to, and demonstrate resilience when facing social and environmental challenges. She has been recognized by colleagues and students for excellence in mentoring and collaboration. Her current research includes a project funded by the PEW Lenfest Ocean Program to collaborate on developing coastal restoration plans centered on historical and contemporary Indigenous knowledge systems connected to ancestral Hawaiian seascapes and waterways.

Wanda is an instructor providing support for undergraduate research, science communications and USDA grants to improve access to research/internship, study abroad, service-learning, and leadership development. She received 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Western Region Teaching and Student Engagement Award. She advises OSU MANRRS and SACNAS Chapters and works with federal agencies/partners. As PI/Co-PI she develops programming for MSP, WAMS, and REEU USDA NIFA grants. She directly impacts two special populations of students - undergraduate research students and those that have been historically underrepresented in sciences, reaching them early and providing a pathway to STEM education.

Maria’s professional journey with OSU began in 1989 when she was employed as a student and decided that OSU was where she wanted to build her career. In 1998, Maria transitioned to a regular employee role, taking up an accounting position. Throughout her tenure, Maria has provided financial services to various departments, including the Office of International Programs, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs and University Relations and Marketing. Currently, Maria serves as the Financial Strategic Partner for the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. In this role, she collaborates closely with faculty and staff, offering financial guidance and strategic solutions.

I started working full time at OSU in 1989 repairing and upgrading computers. Worked for several different parts of Information Services over the years. Was part of the Net group was involved in deploying Novell Netware later working with Microsoft products. Provided backup services for several departments on campus. Along with offering Vmware virtual machine and capacity storage. Maintaining racks of equipment in several data centers across campus.

Amy Jo is responsible for teaching and outreach in community and commercial horticulture in the high desert environment of Central Oregon. She works with homeowners and green industry professionals specializing in sustainable landscape practices including water-wise gardening, fire-wise landscaping, and backyard food production. She is also responsible for training and managing an active group of master gardener volunteers for a tri-county region which includes the management of two large community gardens and three demonstration gardens. She most enjoys helping homeowners through her writing of two pictorial plant guides, one on fire-resistant plants and another on waterwise gardening. 

"Dr. Penny Diebel is an outstanding teacher, administrator, and scholar of agricultural, food, and environmental policy.  As faculty in the Department of Applied Economics, and former Associate Dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences, she has played a major role in shaping the education of thousands of OSU students." -Jeff Reimer

Valerian Dolja's research revealed gene functions of diverse plant viruses and pioneered visualization of virus infections by expressing reporter proteins. He identified the mechanism of cytoplasmic streaming in plants which was elusive for three centuries. His work on global virus diversity, origins and evolution led to an overhaul of evolutionary systematics of the entire virus world, transforming the field of virology. He published 164 peer-reviewed papers which were cited over 20,000 times. Valerian was elected a Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology and American Association for the Advancement of Science and received multiple national and international scientific awards.

"Traci Durrell-Khalife is one of the best employees at OSU.  IB and COS are lucky to have her.  She is exceptional in all aspects of her position.  Traci is a foundational piece of our department and we function better every day because of her.  Her attention to detail and her care for each and every person in the department is beyond measure." -Tara Bevandich

Cass holds the record for the highest number of dissertations (63) supervised as the major professor at Oregon State University. He received his PhD from the University of Virginia. Prior to his tenure at OSU, Cass served as both an Army officer and a school counselor, experiences that inform his current research focus on the use of AI in threat assessment.

Sabry Elias is a professor of seed science and technology at the Department of Crop & Soil Sciences and a supervisor at the OSU Seed Lab. He is a recognized educator and researcher focusing on overcoming constraints that face the seed industry and seed testing organizations. He has critical impact on understanding and enhancing seed quality testing. He is an author and co-author of several books, handbooks, book chapters and many articles. He is the senior author of “Seed Testing: principles & practices”, one of the leading books in this area worldwide. He has been involved in national and international activities.

"Scott’s 25 years of service to OSU reflect how much he cares about the university, its people and OSU stakeholders and donors.  I’ve been lucky to work alongside Scott for a few of those years and have witnessed firsthand his integrity, care, and desire to support and advance OSU firsthand.  Thank you for all that you do for OSU and the OSUF, Scott." -Aimee Jirak

Adel Faridani arrived from Germany  in 1989 for a one-year post-doc in Applied Mathematics. This turned into rewarding and enjoyable decades of research, teaching and advising here at OSU. He is now looking forward to a new phase of life after his upcoming retirement in June. 

"Becky Fasth represents the highest standard of work as a Senior Faculty Research Assistant. Over her 25 years at OSU she has contributed to an astonishing diversity of science in both forest ecology and watershed geomorphology, leading field programs, analyzing data, mentoring students, organizing symposia, writing and editing manuscripts, and supporting both research and researchers with grace and equanimity." -Gordon Grant

My time at OSU as a faculty member, department chair of pharmaceutical sciences and associate dean for academic programs has been spent teaching nervous system pharmacology to PharmD and graduate students, conducting research on intracellular signaling pathways, serving for many years on the OSU Graduate Council with a few years as Council Chair and on various other initiatives, work groups and task forces. Working with and for our students is and has been a great privilege.

Diane began her OSU career as an Office Specialist 1 in Animal Sciences (now Animal and Rangeland Sciences). For over ten years she has been an Accounting Technician in the Ag Sciences/Marine Sciences Business Center and now in Accounts Payable. She enjoys the type and variety of work she does. Diane works hard to have a satisfied customer whether an OSU employee or a vendor for OSU. In 2019-20 Diane was a co-awardee of the College of Ag Sciences Classified/Professional Faculty Employee Award. Diane takes great pride in the quality of her work and how she treats others.

Lisa teaches applied statistics and collaborates with her graduate students and faculty from across OSU on natural resources research. Her passion is fostering understanding and critical thinking in the context of data analysis. Lisa was on the faculty in College of Forestry for 25 years and most recently served as Department Head for the Statistics Department in College of Science. She has widely served as a statistical consultant outside of OSU, working with agencies such as the National Park Service, Washington Department of Natural Resources, the Nature Conservancy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Department of Justice. 

"Dr. Alix Gitelman joined OSU’s faculty in 1999 as a Professor of Statistics. During her career as an academic statistician, she has taught, mentored, advised and provided problem-solving support to numerous undergraduate and graduate students, scientific researchers, collaborators and colleagues. As Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, Alix has made significant contributions in advancing academic programs and supporting faculty development." -Office of the Provost

Lisbeth served as dairy foods extension specialist for 20 years before moving into the department head role. She fundraised to renovate the OSU creamery twice. She started the Beaver Classic program providing experiential learning opportunities for students. She led the transformation of food science into a program focused on sustainability. She worked with the FST advisory board and with her dean to develop the Resilient Food Systems Initiative that passed the Oregon Legislature in 2023 and created eight positions focused on producing food using less energy, water and labor, while creating less waste, greenhouse gasses and single-use plastics.

Derek is a Professor and has worked for OSU's Extension Service in both program and administration positions. He specializes in helping farmers and local organizations implement conservation practices and monitoring to improve water quality and native salmonid (salmon and trout) fish habitat. 

Matt has been working with the Landscape Ecology, Modeling, Mapping, and Analysis (LEMMA) team as a geospatial analyst since 1998. His roles include creating customized software for vegetation modeling and visualization, web and graphic design, spatial analysis and working with forest inventory data. More broadly, his interests lie at the intersection of geography, ecology and technology.

My time at OSU has been spent teaching a variety of chemistry classes, many of which were taught using active learning pedagogies and hybrid formats, training and mentoring our graduate teaching assistants and advising undergraduate chemistry majors, mostly in the chemistry education option. Additionally, I have been active in science outreach to communities beyond Corvallis. Along with Skip Rochefort, my colleague in Chemical Engineering, we established, and have continued to run for over 20 years, the Family Science & Engineering Night program taking hands-on science and engineering activities out to schools that do not have easy access to OSU programming.

I have studied the carbon cycle at the ocean's boundaries from the deep sea floor to the ocean surface to the continental margins, and developed the physical and virtual technology to make the necessary observations and interpretations. For the last seven years I have been leading efforts to build a wave energy test facility off the Oregon Coast.

"Kami plays a vital role in the success of our department. Her work ethic, experience, extensive knowledge, willingness to support others, and approachable nature are what makes her an excellent colleague. Kami’s presence allows everyone else to excel at their work due to the extensive support she provides. We are grateful for the privilege of working with Kami!" -Cathy Law

Forage specialist at Oregon State University with research, teaching, extension, and international projects responsibilities. Initial research focused on biological nitrogen fixation of forage legumes. Recent work has been in physiological ecology; matching forage species with climate and soil conditions using crop modeling and GIS-based mapping. Extension activities included national standards for forage quality evaluation and practical computer applications, including developing the Forage Information System. Teaching responsibilities have included the CROP310: Forage Production undergraduate class (both on-campus and eCampus), developing Organic Forages modules for an eCampus Organic Production Systems class and developing a National Forage and Grasslands Curriculum. 

"We appreciate Nichole’s dedication to OSU over the last 25 years!  She has a great eye for detail and ensures our financial practices align with university policies—her consistency keeps everything running smoothly. Nichole’s thorough understanding of internal controls, procedures and policies is a huge asset to the team. Thanks Nichole for all you do!" -Kristal Fehring

Richelle started her career as a student worker for the Beaver Club (now Our Beaver Nation). Upon graduating in 1996, she continued her employment with Beaver Club as an Event Planner. In January of 1999, she began her career with the OSU Alumni Association as an Event Director where she planned reunions, tailgaters and a variety of other alumni events. In 2012, she became the Director of the Alumni Center. In her current role, she manages the daily operations of the CH2M HILL Alumni Center.

"Dr. Scott Heppell has made significant contributions in physiological ecology research of fishes, in particular how physiology, behavior, and life history traits affect the interactions between fish populations, their respective fisheries, and the environment. His dedication to both undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, and service to OSU and the professional societies, especially to the American Fisheries Society are well recognized by various awards." -Yanyun Zhao

"Anne Hoisington has been vital to the Extension SNAP-Ed program from creating the healthy recipes site that evolved into Food Hero, to overseeing planning, reporting, and evaluation, and supporting employees throughout the state. She contributed to the National SNAP-Ed Evaluation Framework and created a PACE course on food insecurity for health care providers. Anne’s generosity, patience, and dedication are unparalleled." -Sally Bowman

I began my career at OSU in 1999 with Security Services. In 2001, we transitioned to The Department of Public Safety. For 19 years, I worked as a dispatcher for the Oregon State Police. A significant moment in 2021 was OSU establishing its own police force, and I now serve as a supervisor in the Communications Center.

After graduating from the College of Oceanography and Atmospheric Science with a MS in Chemical Oceanography in 1999, my former advisor, Dr. Robert Collier, hired me to manage his lab. This fortuitous arrangement opened the door for me to lead a very interesting and varied career of supporting both field and analytical research efforts at OSU, in pursuits including seafloor sediment coring, moorings, wave energy, ocean acidification, upwelling and many other projects.

"Among her many accomplishments, Professor Hung-Yok Ip is perhaps best known for her work with the Chun and Jane Chiu Foundation; this work includes organizing multiple international events. Along with her high-profile work and research, she is a much-admired and dedicated teacher to whom other faculty in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion look for inspiration." -Jonathan Kaplan

"Jane Ishmael is a dedicated teacher, mentor, researcher, and colleague. Her unwavering commitment to education has shaped the futures of many, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their respective fields. Jane brings a collaborative spirit whether in research or in the classroom. She’s made OSU a better place to learn and to do science, inspiring not only her students but also her colleagues." -Chrissa Kioussi

"For 25 years, Keith has provided steady leadership as the Director of the Northwest Tree Improvement Cooperative. In his role, he has worked with private, public, and Tribal members in developing and managing forest gene resources in the Pacific Northwest. The FES Department and Coop members are grateful for his help in meeting their objectives associated with forest regeneration." -Kevin Bladon

Andy has enjoyed teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as well as doing structural biology research. His group specialized in using X-ray crystallography to solve the structures of proteins, which combined with biochemical results and evolutionary considerations, allowed them to develop explanations for how the proteins did their work. Andy was also department head for eight years. Among the many highlights of Andy's 25 years at OSU has been the privilege of joining with colleagues across the campus to serve our students and to care well for one another as we work together to contribute to a better future.

"Michael Kent is recognized as the world's expert on zebrafish diseases and fish parasitology.  Along with his dynamic and insightful teaching and mentoring styles, he has made outstanding contributions to the research and teaching missions of OSU and is a valued member of the Department of Microbiology and Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine." -Anne Dunn

"With deep gratitude, we celebrate Kerry Kincanon and his 25 years of service at Oregon State University. Thousands of OSU students and colleagues have benefited from his extensive contributions and dedication to advising and student success. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to honor his work and achievements. Thank you, Kerry!" -Carla Harcleroad

"Kristin has made a lasting impact on STEM education at OSU and beyond. Kristin's organizational skills and extensive knowledge of OSU systems are remarkable; she manages countless moving parts and makes it look easy. It would be impossible for us to do our STEM education research without her support. Most importantly, she has a big heart, considering others in everything she does." -Kari O'Connell

"With over 25 years of service, Jeffery Kollath has made a lasting impact through his dedication to teaching statistics. His clear instruction, approachable nature, and commitment to student success have helped countless learners thrive. We’re grateful for his enduring contributions to the OSU community and his passion for education." -Lan Xue

My work at OSU began as an academic advisor in the Athletic Department.  I worked there for the first four years of my service to OSU. After leaving the Athletic Department in 2003, I began teaching for the Exercise and Sport Science Department - now Kinesiology, through Ecampus. I developed the first three-credit hour online course for the Kinesiology Department, which now has a fully online major. I have taught for the department for over 20 years. 

"Dr. Kathryn Lajtha is a Professor in Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University. As Associate Director of Sustainability Program, Dr. Lajtha I created the Sustainability Double Degree. Dr. Lajtha is a fellow of American Geophysical Union. She has worked at the Andrews LTER site for 25 years to study the role of soil carbon in climate change." -Manoj Shukla

I just came here for a post-doc! But, my department tried to keep me here and succeeded, and now my wife and I have two sons attending OSU.

Mark completed his BS and MS at Oregon State University and has been with the Wheat Research group for his entire college and working career since. During the past 30 years, his responsibilities and duties have evolved a great deal. Early in his career, he was responsible for coordinating an extensive international program and project database management while being an active part of the field based breeding program. Since then his responsibilities have grown to include a supervisory role in all aspects of the program and a leadership role for club wheat development.

"Dan Larson began his professional employment at OSU in 2000 as the manager of Housing Services. Dan’s experience and expertise spans student success and achievement, facilities, capital planning, finance, operations, crisis management, risk and compliance, and administrative functions. He is a proven leader and contributor to university-wide initiatives. As Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dan oversees the co-curricular student experience, including housing and dining, counseling and health services, and student leadership programs.." -Office of the Provost

Scott joined the Linus Pauling Institute in 1998. He worked as the lab manager for Professor Maret Traber for over 20 years developing analytical methods using HPLC and mass spectrometry. Scott has since transitioned to the Core laboratory at the Institute continuing to use the analytical training he acquired in Dr. Traber’s lab and while he was a masters student at OSU in the department of Nutrition. Scott enjoys spending time with his family, trail running, gardening and watching baseball, Go Beavs!

Ricardo M Letelier is a professor of ocean ecology and biogeochemistry in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. He started his career at Oregon State University in April 1994. Over the years his research has focused on the study of marine microbial assemblages and their role on the productivity and elemental cycles of the ocean. He has been fortunate to mentor outstanding students and work with great research assistants who have contributed significantly to the success of his research. Since April 2023, he is serving temporarily as a Program Director in Biological Oceanography at the National Science Foundation.  

Jon Lewis has published sixteen books, including The Road to Romance and Ruin: Teen Films and Youth Culture, Whom God Wishes to Destroy...: Francis Coppola and the New Hollywood, Hollywood v. Hard Core: How the Struggle over Censorship Saved the Modern Film Industry, Hard-Boiled Hollywood: Crime and Punishment in Postwar Los Angeles, Road Trip to Nowhere: Hollywood Encounters the Counterculture, and for the British Film Institute's Film Classics series The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II. Professor Lewis has appeared in several documentaries, including This Film is Not Yet Rated. Between 2002 and 2007, Lewis edited Cinema Journal.

"Kathleen - I appreciate how you make everyone around you feel comfortable and at ease, just by being you. Helping others seems to be part of your DNA and I’m in awe of your seemingly boundless energy. Congratulations!" -Bryan Mayjor

"Mario Magana's dedication and leadership have profoundly impacted Extension 4-H Positive Youth Development and our Outreach Programs. His 25 years of service exemplify unwavering commitment and excellence, inspiring thousands of participants and embodying Prosperity Widely Shared." -Mark Brown

Misty began her career working as an Office Specialist 1 and then as an Accounting Tech in the College of Forestry business office. After four years she took a position as a Grants/Contracts Technician in Botany & Plant Pathology. In 2006, she returned to the College of Forestry as an Office Manager and is now an Associate Budget Director.  Her work has primarily been concentrated on supporting faculty, staff and students in the areas of Human Resources, student support, grants and other financial management, course scheduling, travel and assisting Department Heads.

Urmila Mali is an associate director of instruction and academic counselor for the Educational Opportunities Program. To help students reach their full potential in both their personal and academic lives, she is an avid supporter of creating an environment that is open, safe and welcoming. Many of these students are first-generation, students of color and many come from backgrounds where it has historically been challenging to get a post-secondary degree. Being a first-generation international student of color, she has the skills, and experience to effectively relate to and mentor students successfully.

Shirley started working on the Banner Implementation Team in the OSU Offices of Human Resources in 1998. She moved to the Minority Education Office and Student Affairs in 1999. She then joined the Psychology Department (now the School of Psychological Science) in 2004 where she is currently the Administrative Operations Manager. Shirley is grateful to be where she can apply her 25 years of OSU institutional knowledge and experience while also helping to shape the lives of future generations. She has enjoyed working with incredible leaders, amazing colleagues, wonderful faculty and staff, and awesome students. 

"Matt is truly the magic man behind the curtain—the quiet powerhouse who ensures the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine systems run smoothly contributing to saving the lives and the wellness of the hospitals thousands of patients and supporting the mission of CCVM in teaching and medical care.  Through countless upgrades, fixes, and innovations, Matt has been the steady hand guiding CCVM through technical complexity. He takes intricate challenges and turns them into seamless solutions, always working behind the scenes to keep everything moving. Outside of his OSU work, he is also a talented musician and avid cycler.Thank you, Matt, for your unwavering dedication and expertise you bring to the ever-changing veterinary college and University IT.  Here’s to 25 amazing years—and many more to come!" -Amy McLaughlin

Steve McCoy has been with OSU Athletics since 1998, as Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations. Known as "Lightning," he oversees all equipment purchasing and facilitates product delivery to teams. McCoy plays a vital role in introducing new products while upholding sponsor and team guidelines, particularly in fostering OSU's relationship with Nike. He's worked at every Oregon State football game since 1998 (316) and has been part of 14 post-season Bowl games. McCoy's excellence has been recognized with awards such as Equipment Manager of the Year for District 8 and Oregon State Athletics' Employee of the Year in 2017-18.

"Karl has an immense knowledge of the university, its history, and the departments and offices across campus. His professional growth over the last 25 years is reflected in his care, consideration, and description of collections he helps bring in. Karl is a wealth of information and a welcoming member of the SCARC team." -Ashley Williams Clawson

"Bob McGorrin served as Department Head for Food Science & Technology for over 20 years and oversaw the creation and rapid growth of the fermentation program. He continues to serve the industry through his flavor chemistry research program and is a Fellow with the Institute of Food Technologists. Recently, his research on sensory characteristics of hazelnut varieties has provided valuable information to Oregon’s hazelnut industry." -Lisbeth Goddik

"Lori has exemplified instructional excellence throughout her 25+ years at OSU. A Senior Instructor II, she has played a central role in designing over 20 courses in Human Development and Family Sciences and in advancing Core Education. Her dedication to critical pedagogy prepares students to solve complex social problems. Lori was awarded the College’s 2018 Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award." -Marilyn Thompson

As a geologist focused on earthquakes and mountain building throughout my career, I engaged in both research and teaching while at OSU. Teaching students, particularly in an introductory field geology class, has been a major highlight. I have been on a first name basis with every Geology major since I started the course in 2007. Playing a central role in the conceptualization and writing of the grant that funded the Cascadia Region Earthquake Center ranks as a top research accomplishment.

"Traci Melton has spent most of her career at OSU as a dining manager and is passionate about customer satisfaction. She is a dedicated professional, recognized for her hard work, extensive knowledge, and advocacy for students. Embracing new challenges, she successfully organizes the annual vendor showcase, highlighting her commitment to excellence and innovation." -Lisa Narrow

"To his personality credit, Scott Menn has made a family at OSU.  That is his personality.  To his professional credit, no one knows radioactive materials shipping in the United States better than Scott Menn.  There are few who do it better. " -Steve Reese

"Maly always delivers high-quality work on time. Her dedication and hard work are evident in everything she does, it is inspiring to see her commitment. Maly is consistently going above and beyond to support the team. Her collaborative spirit makes a huge difference. We can always count on her to get the job done, no matter the challenge and her dependability is a great asset. It has been my pleasure to be her supervisor for this short period of time." -Jonathan Harthorn

"With a passion that’s as boundless as the night sky, Randy Milstein is at the heart of teaching astronomy at OSU. A beloved instructor that brings the Universe to life in the classroom, Randy has touched countless students allowing them to explore our world with curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for science. He’s the person with a solar telescope in the MU quad on a sunny day, excited to show sunspots to anyone that is curious about our Sun." -Davide Lazzati

"Rommel has been a constant and valuable employee for Marketplace West! Attending Oregon State as a Student Rommel began his role as a Food Service Coordinator and has been here ever since, winning Employee of The Year for Dinning during his long and successful tenure at Marketplace West!" -Ricky Carter

A career highlight was the OSU College of Pharmacy vaccination effort during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first COVID-19 vaccination clinic took place at OHSU on December 16th, 2020 when the first vaccines arrived in Oregon. Sixteen PharmD students and 8 pharmacy CoP faculty were main immunizers at these clinics (peak 1000 vaccines/day). Our volunteer effort transitioned to the Oregon Convention Center where PharmD students and CoP faculty joined healthcare volunteers to prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccines to the public (8000 vaccines/day). These efforts led to Oregon being one of the states with the fewest reported COVID-19 infections and deaths.

Lydia earned an M.A.I.S from OSU in 1998. Soon after, she began her career with the Survey Research Center in 1999. Lydia has provided survey research design and data collection services to all OSU colleges, numerous OSU programs and their students, and many state and local agencies of Oregon. Lydia is also instructor for the graduate level Survey Methods course that resides in the Statistics, Data Analytics Program. She has loved her time at OSU and appreciates the opportunity to have worked with so many wonderful members of the OSU community. 

"Chris is a valued employee with incredible initiative. Congratulations on achieving your 25 year milestone, Chris!" -Julie Judkins

Steve started as a Forest Engineering FRA, researching Optimal Log Bucking (value maximization) and other forest management and harvesting issues. Contributions expanded to Undergraduate Instruction, Extension, and Outreach with increased Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience (KSAE), earning "Stealth Faculty" nickname. Additional interim assignments as Student Logging Training Program (SLTP) Manager and harvest planning for OSU Research Forests. Application of high strength synthetic ropes to replace steel wire rope in harvest operations improving worker ergonomics/safety is another research highlight. Currently sharing accumulated KSAEs with future Foresters and Forest Engineers as SLTP Manager.  

During my time as an OSU employee I worked for two departments, Extension Service and the Radiation Center. As an administrative assistant I was able to learn many administrative tasks and worked through many new university management systems. But the highlight would be all of the wonderful people I got to work with and know over the years.

"Charlotte Pritchard came to us as a second career following her time with the United States Airforce, where she retired as a Master Sergeant. She obtained a Horticulture degree from OSU and has been serving the campus ever since – no one can keep up with Charlotte’s work ethic, no one." -Todd Cross

Raja’s teaching interests include Business Process Management, Computer Networking and Advanced Information systems. Raja has received undergraduate and graduate teaching awards at the College of Business. He is a two-time recipient of the Bernie Newcomb Award. His research relating to computer networking has been published in journals such as the American Business Law Journal, Computer Law & Security Review, International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making and Telecommunication Systems. Raja is honored to be part of the College of Business at OSU and enjoys working with wonderful colleagues, staff and students. 

"Clare has made many important contributions in the field of ocean biochemistry. She studies the biochemical process of the seafloor, illuminating how oxygen or carbon move from ocean waters to the seabed and back. She is well-known for innovative chemical sensor development. She is a brilliant scientist, a dedicated educator, and an inspiring mentor to many." -Dean Tuba Özkan-Holler

"Congratulations to Eric Reisdorf on 25 years of dedicated service to Oregon State University Athletics! Through long hours, demanding tasks, and endless to-do lists, Eric has consistently shown exceptional leadership and expertise. As shop lead, he has been a vital mentor to staff and student workers, and his work has positively impacted our student-athletes, coaches, and fans. Thank you, Eric!" -Jason Dalrymple

Vince Remcho is an Honors College Eminent Professor in Chemistry and in Materials Science. His group develops microdevices for clinical and environmental analysis. This work has been funded by federal agencies, the W.M. Keck Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Remcho is a AAAS Fellow, Oregon Scientist of the Year (2015), Keck Foundation Awardee and recipient of the Milton Harris Research Award, Milton Harris Teaching Award and the Benedetti-Pichler Award for Excellence in Research. He and his student coauthors have 150 publications and multiple patents. He has served in multiple leadership roles at OSU.

"Tjodie has touched the lives of thousands of OSU students in her role as Head Advisor for the Department of Applied Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences.  Her thoughtful guidance and eagerness to help others is valued not only by her student advisees but by all of her colleagues, who are very lucky to have Tjodie down the hall." -Jeff Reimer

“Kristi is a strong, supportive, and dependable contributor to OSU Payroll. Her entire OSU career has been with Payroll. As her supervisor, I sincerely appreciate Kristi’s 25 years of continued, beneficial service on behalf of our wonderful university’s employees." -Steve Nash

Over the 30 years I have been at OSU, I feel my most significant accomplishment has been in mentoring young people into careers in science and engineering. I have had over 300 UG high school students participate in my research lab. My high school summer residential engineering camp has had over 1050 participants since 1997. I served for 12 years as the Director of OSU Precollege Programs and established many STEM Outreach and diversity programs. Working with young people in research projects of social significance is why I came to OSU and why I don’t plan to retire anytime soon!

Gina started her career at OSU in 1999 in the Department of Horticulture and fell in love with helping students navigate OSU. In 2013, she took advantage of the opportunity to join Ecampus. As a Student Service Specialist, Gina enjoys helping students solve problems and issues. Gina was recently promoted to Lead of Student Services and is excited to see what the future holds. When not at work she enjoys spending time on her 10 acre farm that includes goats, sheep, lambs, cats and dogs. 

Andy is an analytical chemist who has spent most of his 35 years at OSU as a Research Assistant in Oceanography. A good portion of his first 15 years involved going to sea on research ships in the Pacific, Atlantic and Polar Regions. Following a two-year stint working in Crop and Soil Science, he’s now happily lab bound at the CEOAS Stable Isotope Lab.

The best part of my 40 years is that I have worked in the same college for the duration. I have seen so many changes, faculty, grad student, staff members and even the name of our college. Working on campus is not only an accomplishment but a pleasure. Knowing that I made an impact.

A trailing spouse, Schmidt is very happy to be at OSU. His responsibilities include teaching introductory calculus to advanced graduate classes and research. Schmidt's research is in pure mathematics, at the border of number theory and dynamics. 

I manage the Hazardous Waste Operations for the university. This program supports the Corvallis campus, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Cascades campus, all Experiment Stations and all the local farms. In 2023, our program received a national award from the Campus Safety, Health and Environment Management Association for Innovation. 

Stacey began her career at OSU in 1984 as a clerical specialist in Human Resources. She was promoted to Assistant for the Dean of Students where she worked for six years. She transferred to the Office of International Education to avoid a layoff and was there for 12 years. Next, she transferred to the Department of Geosciences. In 2011, Geosciences and the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Science merged to form the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Since the merger, Stacey has been working in the Office of Student Services supporting undergraduates and academic advisors.

Clark joined Oregon State University in January 1989 as an Area Extension Farm Management Agent in the Mid-Columbia region of Oregon. Between 1999 and 2009, he held two administrative appointments as Superintendent and Staff Chair at research and Extension centers in Hood River and Aurora. From 2010 to 2021, his responsibilities were research, teaching, and extension activities on the main campus. Since 2022, he has focused on applied research projects in hemp production and climate-smart practices in high-value crops.

Fields: AgBiz Logic, financial management, capital investment analysis, enterprise budgets, crop & livestock leasing.

Mark joined the Beaver Club in 1993. This was a perfect fit as he loved both athletics and numbers. Mark enjoyed working with athletics staff, volunteers and donors who all loved supporting the Beavers. A wonderful memory from this period was the incredible rise of the football program culminating in a trip to the 2001 Fiesta Bowl. His position moved to the OSU Foundation in 2000 which led to his role as a supervisor. Being a part of OSU’s first and very successful capital campaign from start to finish was also an incredible experience. Mark will be retiring in 2024.

Robbin started her career with OSU in 1998 - first with Recreational Sports and next with Financial Aid. She desired to use her experience in the staffing industry and found that opportunity in 1999. After serving in various roles, Robbin is now the Recruitment Services Manager for the Office of University Human Resources. Thanks to the reduced tuition benefit, both of Robbin's daughters were able to graduate debt-free from OSU! Robbin is grateful for all of the wonderful people she has had the opportunity to work with over the years and for being able to contribute to this wonderful community.  

"Ted Simpson has maintained a consistent high quality work ethic here at OSU for 35 years. His work ethic was born from his early years of farming the Willamette Valley and being a cowboy within Oregon rodeo circuit." -Todd Cross

"I like to say the Steve Smith will “forget more about our reactor than I will ever know.”  In fact, he is national recognized for his expertise with our particular reactor. Furthermore, he is a profound talent when it comes to mechanical systems and electronics. OSU has never been so lucky as to have a person like Steve, particularly for so many years." -Steve Reese

"Brian is always willing to answer questions from anyone.  He is supportive and open to considerations from others. He is genuinely interested in your work.  If you are curious, he is always glad to help you understand the foundation of the methods and tools used." -Kim Anderson

"Joey Spatafora is a rare breed of distinguished scientist, highly effective administrator and a kind and caring person.  As an OSU Distinguished Professor, he continues to be a global leader in the field in the ecology and evolutionary biology of fungi.  As department head, he has built the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology into an OSU leader for research, academics, and extension.  Thank you, Joey, for all you do for OSU, CAS, and BPP!" -Staci Simonich

Dr. Jan Frederik Stevens holds positions as Professor and Principal Investigator in the Linus Pauling Institute. He received five awards for excellence in teaching medicinal chemistry. Over 90 students and scholars gained research experience in his laboratory. He pioneered in medicinal chemistry research on xanthohumol from hops, which is now produced commercially and marketed as a nutraceutical ingredient. He has brought xanthohumol from laboratory research to three clinical trials. With seven grants from the National Institutes of Health, he has been funded since 2003 with a total of $13.8 million. Dr. Stevens authored 180 papers which were cited 14,000 times.

"Alex has been a key player in the Organic Farming Program at OSU.  Her contributions have impacted the lives and business of stakeholders across the Oregon.  Among her many contributions, she worked with conventional and organic vegetable farmers on cultural and biological control of plant diseases. She was also involved in a sustainability initiative by the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission with a focus on wildlife habitat conservation on Willamette Valley farms. Alex that you for your valuable contributions!  Congratulations on your 25th anniversary with OSU!!!" -Patricia Stock

Christopher Sullivan is currently the Director of Research and Academic Computing in the College of Earth, Oceans and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. In this position at the CEOAS, he works with different faculty researching a diversity of topics such as identification of plankton in our oceans, or modeling species diversity in forests to assembly of genomes. This macro-level perspective provides a unique opportunity to identify and remove limits affecting all research computing. His work has focused on Computational Science, Biocomputing and life sciences that change the way we look at and interact with the environment. 

"Wendy is the glue to our team and always goes the extra mile to make sure everything is running smoothly: from running diagnostic testing for our clients, training and supervising students, to coming up with smart lab hacks. She has the most giving heart and lifts everyone up with her cheeriness every day. Thank you for all you do, Wendy!" -Mana Okhura

Kim started at OSU in December 1998 for the OSU Extension Service. Serving in a variety of positions throughout the years, she now serves as the executive assistant to the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement and Director of OSU Extension Service. She enjoys being in a support position where she can work behind the scenes to help the Vice Provost and entire division be successful. 

I started as the office manager taking care of everything for the office including hiring paperwork, invoice payments, budget development for department as well as grants, conference planning and the monitoring of the budgets for the department and well as the faculty's grants. As time progressed and the department grew, my job narrowed until today when I manage the Extension Family and Community Health program budget which has grown to over 3.5 million as well as the SNAP-Ed Program budget which has grown to over 9 million. I still do conference planning. 

From fall of 1998 to the present, I have served as a founding member of the Ethnic Studies Department at Oregon State University. Having graduated, with a PhD in Sociology, from the University of California, Santa Cruz I was hired after a national search to teach African American Studies in the Department. I have enjoyed teaching the courses that I developed and the research and publishing that I have done on a range of topics from inter-ethnic cooperation in social movements to public health issues. The students at Oregon State University have been a high point for me at the university.

Over the past 25 years, all of my effort has been devoted to developing new hop cultivars for Oregon growers and the craft beer industry, and investigating the genetic basis for important hop traits. This work has resulted in the release of numerous hop cultivars and breeding lines, three of which are patented with two additional patent applications being submitted soon. Our focus has been Oregon but our impact is worldwide - hops from several of our cultivars are marketed in at least six different countries. 

"Lucas Turpin, Executive Director of Digital Extension and Inclusion, has dedicated 25 years to Oregon State University, driving digital equity and innovation. His leadership has significantly enhanced connectivity and IT capabilities statewide, promoting civic participation, lifelong learning, and access to essential services. Lucas's unwavering commitment continues to make a profound impact at the university and in communities across Oregon." -Andrea Ballinger

"Dan has been instrumental in his roles in document management and in launching and maintaining OSU’s comprehensive GIS database. Thoughtful and kind-hearted, he is dedicated to ensuring quality work. Over the years, he has mentored countless students, guiding them in geolocating OSU’s assets and infrastructure, leaving a lasting impact on both the campus and the next generation of GIS professionals." -David Jacobs

Biography: "I started working in Dr. Phil Whanger’s lab in August of 1999 as the itinerant molecular biologist.  Phil loved selenium so much that his fingernails occasionally turned black (a side effect of excessive selenium consumption).  After Phil, I worked with Dr. Nancy Kerkvliet.  She had memorable Christmas parties.  Now and for the last 18 years, I’ve worked with Dr. Jean Hall.  We look for beneficial effects of selenium on the immune system of sheep, cows, and calves.  It is a very productive collaboration with the publication of numerous papers."

"Congratulations Keith for achieving 25 years of employment  with Oregon State University." -Kristie Liddle

Darrin started in 1992 at OSU-CBARC, Pendleton, and is currently an associate professor in Crop and Soil Science based in La Grande, OR. His extension agronomy outreach and applied, on-farm research programs serve stakeholders in Union, Baker and Wallowa counties with focus on irrigated/dryland cropping systems, seed production, IPM, pesticide evaluation and pesticide applicator certification. Darrin enjoys helping the producers and other stakeholders in the region and collaborating with peers around the state/region to address production issues and integrate technology such as improving grass seed harvest efficiency with NIR technology and developing pest phenology models/alert systems.  

There is so much knowledge in seeds! Everyday, for 25+ years I have learned a new seed, and have forgotten a few! I am thrilled, and proud, to provide a professional  service to our customers at the OSU Seed Lab. I enjoy passing all the knowledge I've learned to entry-level Analysts who come into our Lab to explore the world of Agriculture at a fascinating level! I invite anyone to come in for a tour!

"Under Kuuipo Walsh’s leadership, the GIScience certificate has become the most enrolled certificate program at OSU. Kuuipo’s commitment to quality teaching is second to none, and her students gain in-demand job skills through class applications and the internship opportunities she facilitates. Everyone who works or learns with Kuuipo appreciates her dedication and is better for the experience. Thank you, Kuuipo!" -Kaplan Yalcin

"Lynn's dedication over 30 years has profoundly impacted OSU Student Health Services. Her unwavering commitment to student well-being and compassionate care has fostered a healthier campus community. Lynn's contributions have been invaluable, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally. Her legacy of excellence continues to inspire all who work with her." -Katie Tokarczyk

"Vickie created a family atmosphere on her team and is committed to the success of each person on her team. We are all better at our job of supporting researchers at Oregon State because we work with Vickie." -Zach Gill

"Throughout all these years, Tim's commitment to overseeing all central farm operations at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center has been a crucial contribution to the OSU mission. Everyone at the center is deeply grateful for his dedication and exceptional skills, which have been invaluable to HAREC." -Carlos Bonilla

“Peter has brought a unique background and valuable perspective to all his work at OSU.  We wish we could have him for another 25 years!” -Jonathan Kujawa

"For more than 25 years, Bobbi Jo has been the heart of our Financial Aid office, embodying exceptional professionalism and compassion with her unwavering commitment to student success. Her dedication to training student workers, maintaining seamless customer service, and supporting our team with her extensive knowledge and genuine kindness has been nothing short of extraordinary." -Keith Raab

Michael Wing is the director of the Aerial Information Systems Lab at Oregon State University and an associate professor of geomatics in the Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Department. His research interests include unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), remote sensing for landscape and land use measurement and analysis, decision support systems, and geographic information science. Dr. Wing has authored over 70 peer-reviewed research publications and a peer-reviewed textbook. He is also registered as a professional engineer, land surveyor and water rights examiner in Oregon. Dr. Wing teaches courses in UAS, GIS and remote sensing. 

Aaron T. Wolf is a water resources geographer and a trained mediator/facilitator. He co-directs the Program in Water Conflict Management and Transformation, through which he has offered workshops, facilitations, and mediations around the world. He is the author of The Spirit of Dialogue: Lessons from Faith Traditions in Transforming Conflict that he uses to bring facilitation and capacity-building to a variety of conflict settings, notably between entities who share water resources, and also in faith and interfaith communities, and within and between government agencies. He still loves teaching and has directed 41 masters theses and 24 PhD dissertations.

I am managing the Oregon potato breeding and variety development at the Corvallis campus. I have contributed in making crosses, producing seedling tubers, as well as testing and evaluating clones for disease resistance. I have served as principal investigator to lead the potato breeding program for three years when the director resigned. I have contributed to the release of more than 20 potato varieties from Oregon & tri-state program. Brought in to more than $4 million funding as PI or co-PI. Published more than 30 refereed journal papers as author or co-author.

Anne feels very honored to be part of the Oregon State University community. Anne is part of the School of Communication, her main focus teaching Interpersonal Communication. The highlights of her time at Oregon State University have been working with students and sharing the educational experience with them. Anne believes that she continues to learn just as much with the students in every course she teaches. She has had the privilege of learning and working with her many colleagues over the years.

"Steve Zielke has lovingly built choral communities of the absolute highest standard at OSU, with the Corvallis Repertory Singers, and throughout the state and region through the students he has mentored. As Patricia Valian Reser professor of music, Steve has guided OSU’s singers to appearances all over the world and fostered a steady stream of exceptional choral performances here on campus." -Peter Swendsen