Hancock Honors 16 Retiring Faculty and Staff
MAY 13, 2022 -- Allan Hancock College bid a fond farewell to 16 retiring employees who contributed a combined 408 years of service to the college during an in-person recognition ceremony on May 13.
This year’s honored retirees included employees who spent decades serving Hancock students, as well as staff members who worked to support students in attaining their educational goals.
“These retirees dedicated their careers to supporting our students, staff and community, and furthering the college’s commitment to providing students in Northern Santa Barbara County with a quality education,” said Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. “They leave behind a legacy of service that they should be very proud of.”
Retirees honored at this year’s ceremony included Hancock custodians David McMillan and Harold Ramirez, who retired after working at Hancock for 38 and 36 years, respectively. Other honorees included Hancock Career Center coordinator Lynn Mayer, who retired after a 34-year career at the college. As Career Center coordinator, Mayer was responsible for coordinating the college’s annual Career Exploration Day events, which helped foster a college-going culture in thousands of area high school students. Mayer began her career at Hancock as a student worker in the late 1980s.
“My favorite part of the job was always working with the students,” said Mayer. “It felt great helping them and it felt very rewarding seeing them succeed.”
The college also honored recently retired director of admissions and records, Marian Quaid-Maltagliati, for her 37 years of service at Hancock. Just prior to her retirement, Quaid-Maltagliati assisted with the development of the college’s landmark “Credit Where Credit’s Due” program, which automated the awarding of degrees for eligible students.
“It was very fulfilling to see how the program made a difference is so many students' lives,” said Quaid-Maltagliati.
The full list of this year’s retirees includes Sheri Bates, professor of kinesiology and health, 26 years; Marlyn Cox, AHC Foundation fiscal technician, 21 years; Dyanna Cridelich, instructional technician, 23 years; Roger DeLaurier, PCPA associate artistic director/faculty, 34 years; Lori Doty, financial aid coordinator 33 years; Judy Gabriel, helpdesk technician, 8 years; Todd Heaney, groundskeeper lead, 37 years; David Hughes, server administrator 20 years; Ruby Lettenberger, Community Education lab assistant, 12 years; Lynn Mayer, Career Center coordinator, 34 years; David McMillan, custodian, 38 years; Rosa Olmedo, outreach coordinator, 20 years; Karen Parent, financial aid accounting technician, 15 years; Marian Quaid-Maltagliati, admissions and records director 37 years; Harold Ramirez, custodian 36 years and Amy Romberger, contract education coordinator, 14 years.
Hancock also honored additional faculty and staff during the event. Bethany Conner, Wendy Hadley, Ron Lovell and Brian Youngblood were all recognized as newly tenured faculty during the ceremony.
The college also recognized the achievements of Hancock’s Coordinator of HR Operations, Tina Middleton, as well as classified employees Adrienne Sandvik, Jeanette Hernandez and Maryfran Marecic. Hancock’s 89-person “Return to Campus Team” also received an award, and the college’s Campus Graphics and Student Health Services were both recognized as “Department of the Year” during the ceremony.
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Photo Caption: Hancock employees celebrate at the college’s May 13 retirement and recognitions ceremony.
