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Employee Awards 2026

35 Years of Service: Ronald Knott

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
For 35 years, Ron Knott has been much more than the director of Andrews University Press. He has been a trusted mentor, a gracious colleague and a spiritual anchor to those blessed to work with him. ... read more

35 Years of Service: John J. Markovic

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
John Markovic’s 35 years at Andrews University make him a treasured member of the Department of History & Political Science. During his time in the department, he has served as chair in addition to... read more

35 Years of Service: Thomas Straman

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Tom began his journey at Andrews University in 1990 as a custodial supervisor. Over the past 35 years, he has faithfully served in multiple capacities within the office and has been an invaluable asset to our team. Tom,... read more

35 Years of Service: Socorro Terrero

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Socorro is a cornerstone of the Andrews University community, having dedicated over 35 years of service to the custodial department. Her tenure reflects a remarkable commitment to the University’s mission and the well-being of its students and employees.... read more

30 Years of Service: L. Dayle Birney

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Dayle Birney has faithfully served Andrews University for 30 years, and we celebrate this meaningful milestone with him. Throughout his career, he has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church with dedication, modeling a life of service and commitment. ... read more

30 Years of Service: Bryan Clayton

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Bryan Clayton has been with Andrews University for more than 30 years. As a student, he was recruited to become a full-time employee of the University, tasked with the upkeep and administration of the campus systems and network... read more

30 Years of Service: Josip Horonic

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Josip Horonic’s 30 years of service represent thousands of solved IT problems, countless moments of IT assistance and an enduring commitment to the mission of Andrews University. As Zorislav Plantak shares, “Josip has faithfully... read more

30 Years of Service: Katherine Koudele

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Katherine Koudele’s career has ranged from active farming to academia. Her children were young and underfoot when Kathy shifted careers from a small-scale farmer to a full-time professor. She came home to Andrews, where she had earned both... read more