Kenyon College Years of Service Recognition Program Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Eleven O’clock in the Morning Table of Contents Five Years 1 Ten Years 19 Fifteen Years 28 Twenty Years 37 Twenty-Five Years 43 Thirty Years 46 Thirty-Five Years 48 Forty Years 51 Distinguished Service Awards 53 Five Years MacKenzie F. Avis Senior Assistant Director of Admissions A proud Michigan native, Mackie Avis made his way to Kenyon to ma- jor in history, study Latin and Czech, and spend a semester abroad in Prague. A true scholar-athlete, he was distinguished on the playing field as a member of the men’s lacrosse team, serving as the team’s captain and lead goal scorer. Mackie and his positive experience at the College inspired his younger brother to join him in Gambier. While staff members in the Enrollment Division are always happy to enroll students whose connection to Kenyon is strengthened by a legacy, we were particularly glad to have more members of the Avis family on campus. Over time, Mackie’s incred- ible devotion to family has inspired us, developing in all a particular care for his clan and for our own. As a son, sibling, cousin, and friend, Mackie is loyal, steady, and fun. Of course, all of these traits have served him well in his work on behalf of the College and the students he inspires every day. Reliable Mackie can be counted on to bring diplomacy and a deft touch to his work as an athletics liaison, completing many hundreds of pre-reads each year. Calm, confident, and decisive, he has strong instincts about not only candidates but also social-media posts that advance the Kenyon cause by making the place come alive in true and persuasive ways for prospec- tive students, their parents, and their guidance counselors. We are glad that Mackie considers us here at the College family, and we look forward to celebrating him on many more years-of-service occasions. —Diane Anci, vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions and financial aid; Robyn Bowers, senior associate dean and director of admissions recruitment and selection Brittany D. Ball Administrative Assistant, Finance Division Five years ago, Brittany Ball joined the Finance Division, and she has proven to be a good fit. She is often the first voice callers hear when di- rected to the accounting and finance departments, greeting each caller with an accommodating, friendly tone. Accepting the ever-changing demands of the position is critical, and Brittany remains calm as we change gears or suddenly accelerate. The past year has been challenging, to say the least, but she quickly adjusted to working from home and the flexible hours schedule. Brittany supports the finance and accounting departments, the vice president for facilities, planning, and sustainability, and for the past year she has served as the Eaton Center mail person! Always willing to 1 help out when and where necessary, she accepts new responsibilities with grace. Brittany also serves on Staff Council and its Outreach Committee, where she is committed to helping those in need. She has become a valu- able addition to the Finance Division. We are grateful for her five years of service, and we look forward to celebrating her next milestone! —Barbara Hamm, manager of finance office operations Cindy S. Burgett Office Manager, Maintenance Department Five years ago, Cindy Burgett brought her considerable experience in facili- ties and maintenance to Kenyon. For many contractors, vendors, and oth- ers, she is often the first face of the department, and it’s a role she fills well. Cindy is a problem solver, seeking to make sure that everyone has what they need, when they need it. I couldn’t count the number of conversations that I’ve started with, “Hey Cindy, could you. .” and never once has the answer been “No.” She is willing and capable of attending to many, many details to keep the office and the department running smoothly. Her direct communication style gets to the heart of things quickly and succinctly. Cindy is diligent, capable, and hardworking. As if that weren’t enough, she also brings laughter to the office. As you might expect for someone who’s job entails occasionally ordering portalets and countless trips to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Cindy has a sense of humor. Her wry observations and retellings of these experiences are always a welcome addition to work that can sometimes be challenging and stressful. I’m glad to have Cindy on our team, and we’re grateful for all she does. —Rebecca Lanter, director of facility operations Richard D. Cannon Technical Trades Helper Rich Cannon is a man of many talents and a great asset to the Maintenance Department. A highly skilled welder and fabricator, he also has years of experience in such areas as commercial production. Rich is always will- ing to learn new skills, and he welcomes challenging projects, which he consistently completes with outstanding results. He is very humble about his work, but his work is of remarkable quality. Rich, who is married to Kristina, has two children, Jeremy and Josie. He is also a very proud grand- father to Conley, Payton, Oliver, and Evellen; any mention of grandchildren brings a smile to his face. Rich’s outside interests include hunting, fishing, camping, and enjoying family life. We are very fortunate to have Rich on our maintenance team, and we congratulate him on five years of service. —David A. Boughter, manager of technical trades 2 Lindsey J. Colopy Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Events Congratulations to Lindsey Colopy for five years of dedicated service to Kenyon. Lindsey is one of the hardest working people we have ever met, and we are constantly impressed with her attention to detail. She is a fan- tastic colleague, always there when you need her and always considerate of the feelings of others—an essential quality when working with alumni and coworkers as well. We are so thankful to have Lindsey on the alumni and parent engagement team. —Annie Gordon, director of alumni engagement; Shawn Dailey, associate vice president for alumni and parent engagement and annual giving Cathy L. Conkling Part-Time Customer Service and Sales Associate, Kenyon Bookstore Cathy Conkling is an important part of our front-end operations at the Kenyon Bookstore and a greatly appreciated source of positivity. Having worked in public relations for decades, she understands the importance of customer interaction at the register area. Cathy regularly greets Knox County visitors by name, as she is a longtime area resident. She asks students how they are doing with genuine warmth. Our students (and the bookstore staff members) enjoy her presence and camaraderie. Cathy is always quick to lend a hand wherever needed, and she helps out with projects in every area. She loves animals, particularly her dachshund, Fritz! Cathy’s resilience is inspiring, and she always has a kind word for her co-workers as well as her customers. Many thanks, Cathy, for bring- ing your true love of people to your work each day. We appreciate you for everything you are! —Heather Petersen, sales floor manager, apparel and gifts buyer, Kenyon Bookstore Caroline E. Culbert Director of Communication and Engagement, Gund Gallery Caroline Culbert brings creativity and thoughtful consideration to all the Gund Gallery’s communications initiatives. Her wealth of experience with membership programs and digital resources, her close following of trends in our field, and her genuine interest in contemporary art and culture en- able her to anticipate and adapt. With the advent of COVID, Caroline was able to seamlessly adjust her workflow to the new virtual environment we were all forced to inhabit. She is fearless about taking on new challenges in the ever-changing world of information management, working collabora- 3 tively to achieve terrific, even award-winning results. Caroline has built an effective network of colleagues around campus who find her to be tactful and diplomatic. She prizes opportunities to work with Kenyon students and devotes particular energy to mentoring our Gund Associates. Thanks to Caroline, the Gund Gallery presents its best face to the College and the world. —Katie Solender, interim director, Gund Gallery Jeffrey M. Culler Electrician Jeff Culler is a skilled electrician with many years of experience as a com- mercial electrician. We congratulate and thank Jeff for five years of service to Kenyon. —David A. Boughter, manager of technical trades Shayna M. Daubert Director of the Fiftieth Reunion Program Shayna Daubert first came to the Advancement Division in 2016 to take on the work of coordinating fundraising efforts among alumni celebrating a reunion year. Her collaborative nature, positive outlook, and genuine caring for others quickly endeared her to her colleagues. In 2019 Shayna had the chance to take a next step in her growth, focusing on securing larger Kenyon Fund gifts at the $2,500 (leadership) level. She also assisted in building the new Fifty Under Fifty program, a key component in the “Our Path Forward” campaign. In the summer of 2020, Shayna stepped up to spearhead the newly reinvisioned Fiftieth Reunion Program. This work required many hours of research, benchmarking, and collaboration with alumni on the Fiftieth Reunion Steering Committee. By January 1, 2021, she officially launched the new program, recruiting dozens of alumni volunteers to serve in a new committee structure, all geared toward ensur- ing that alumni celebrating this milestone reunion enjoy a special oppor- tunity to connect with their friends and the College. Shayna’s respectful, lively, and engaging personality makes her a perfect fit for work with an important segment of our alumni base.