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CVM staff and faculty recognized for longevity and years of service

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Media Contact: Kinsey Reed | Communications Specialist | 405-744-6740 | kinsey.reed@okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff were recently recognized for their hard work and dedication. 

During the Employee Recognition event, awards were given for years of service and longevity. The CVM also recognized the 2025 Stratton Staff Award recipient and the Employee of the Year.

The Stratton Staff Award recognizes staff members for their dedication to services and contributions to the many parts of the CVM. This award was created after Dr. Louie Stratton, a former director at the Veterinary Medical Hospital, retired in 1989. This year’s recipient, Heather Yates, is from the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Each month, an employee who goes above and beyond and shows dedication to the CVM is chosen. At the end of each year, an employee of the year is chosen. Andrew Porter is the employee of the year.

The longevity awards are given to faculty and staff members who have worked with the CVM for more than 15 years, while the service awards are given to those who have reached career milestones while at Oklahoma State University.

Congratulations to the following individuals: 

Service Awards

5 Years

  • Fernando Vicosa Bauermann, Veterinary Pathobiology
  • Rosslyn Biggs, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
  • Dawn Bonet, Dean’s Office - Research
  • Joshua Butcher, Physiological Sciences
  • Cody Collom, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
  • Shannon Cowan, Veterinary Pathobiology
  • Brenda Hoffman, Dean’s Office - OCES
  • Troy Kurena, Dean’s Office - Facilities
  • Emily Looper, OADDL
  • Valerie McElliott, Veterinary Pathobiology
  • Sunil Nivrutti More, Veterinary Pathobiology
  • Crystal Stanley, OADDL
  • Shawn Suriano, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
  • Heather Yates, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

10 Years

  • Joao Manuel Lemos Brandao, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
  • Suzanne McKenzie, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
  • Scott Talent, OADDL

20 Years

  • Kristi Howey, Dean’s Office - Business
  • Lara Maxwell, Physiological Sciences

25 Years

  • Robin Wilson, Dean’s Office – Student Services

40 Years

  • Lionel Dawson, Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Longevity Awards

15 Years

  • Jordan Anderson, Dean’s Office - Business
  • Kimberly Carter, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
  • Sharon Worrell, Dean’s Office - Alumni

20 Years

  • Tammy Henager, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
  • Sharon Wells, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

25 Years

  • Emily Cooper, OADDL
  • Paul DeMars, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
  • Gilbert R. Holyoak, Veterinary Clinical Sciences

30 Years

  • Jerry Malayer, Dean’s Office – Research

35 Years

  • Sue Bickell, Veterinary Teaching Hospital 
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