Barton Community College hosted a President’s Forum Oct. 23, offering campus updates, a question-and-answer session with college leadership and recognition of employees for their years of service.

The following employees were recognized during the ceremony:

Kathy Kottas, dean of workforce training and community education, 35 years

Shanda Mull, assistant registrar, 30 years

Jennifer Steinert, business instructor, 10 years

Charlotte Cates, biology instructor, 10 years

Dani Kultgen, administrative assistant, 10 years

Justin Brown, English instructor, five years

Jason Lindstrom, history instructor, five years

Sarah Maneth, assistant director of human resources, five years

Andrew Helvie, mail and shipping and receiving clerk, five years

Lucy Palacio, custodian, five years

Lindsey Bogner, executive director of institutional advancement, five years

Darren Ivey, director of library and college archives, five years

Logan Higbee, clinical coordinator of EMS education, five years

Cecelia Nicolet, bookstore manager, five years

Barton President Dr. Marcus Garstecki expressed his appreciation for the honorees.

“Barton is fortunate to have people who bring purpose, passion and a genuine commitment to serving others every day,” he said. “Our service award recipients reflect that dedication through the impact they make on our students, their colleagues and Barton as a whole. Their years of service are a testament to the people who make this institution such a special place.”

For more information about employment opportunities at Barton, visit jobs.bartonccc.edu.