By Degreesalumni & friends magazine

Winter 2015

Also inside:Continued Commitment: President Brown Announces Retirement

Constructing a College Town: Opening Opportunities at the Cambridge Campus

Dear Alumni and Friends:

All of us at Zane State College are proud to share with you several stories in this publication that demonstrate how your connection with and investment in the College has propelled our students, faculty, staff, programs, and learning environments forward.

As President Paul Brown prepares to retire at the end of June, the College community is engaged in reinventing itself and designing the future. As changes are made, we will continue to focus on our responsibility to keep the College’s programs and majors steps ahead of the skills and competencies that industry needs and that students want.

We know, however, that we would not be moving forward without you, and I hope that you take the time to rediscover

this College. Take a class just for the fun of it. Volunteer on a program advisory committee. Walk the Collegial Woods trail. Make our campus your home again.

A bright future is just around the corner. With you by our side, we are ready to embrace it.

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Inside 2 Continued Commitment: President Brown Announces Retirement2 President Brown Among Select College Leaders Invited to D.C. Meeting3 Strong Foundation Cements Halliburton Partnership3 VEX Robotics Competitions Engineer STEM Skills in Students4 New Board of Trustees Members Bring Business Experience to the Table4 Gene MacDonald Retires from Board of Trustees, Leaves a Legacy5 U.S. Bank Shows Continued Support for Education in the Region5 Ariel Donation Brings New Opportunities to Oil and Gas Students6 Developing Energy Degrees is Dominion’s Domain 6 A Vibrant Community, One Neighbor and One Student at a Time7 Constructing a College Town: Opening Opportunities at the Cambridge Campus8 Little Things are a Big Deal for Alumnus Kevin Rush9 Business Professionals of America Mean Business10 Professor James Davis: Lighting Up Lives for 33 Years11 45 Years of Advancing the Region 11 Zane State College Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Funding Dreams12 Stewart Glapat Corporation Celebrates 75 Years in Zanesville and Long History with the College13 News Notes

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Sincerely,

Pamela JiraExecutive Director of Institutional Advancement and College Foundationpjira@zanestate.edu740.588.1205

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President Paul Brown Among Select College Leaders Invited to D.C. Meeting

On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Zane State College President Paul Brown participated in a college opportunity meeting in Washington, D.C. Attendees included select college presidents and senior administration officials.

The event highlighted new and existing commitments to strengthen college remediation and explored effective strategies in improving student success. Participants discussed progress and challenges they faced involving remediation.

This meeting was a follow-up to one that President Brown attended at the White House in January 2014. (Capitol photo credit: time.com)

Continued Commitment: President Brown Announces Retirement

r. Paul Brown, fifth president of Zane State College, has announced he will retire on June 30, 2015, after more than a decade of leading the College towards continued growth. Under Dr. Brown’s guidance, the College has seen incredible expansion and

has moved forward in new and exciting ways, including over 100 percent growth in enrollment and the addition of two new, state-of-the-art learning centers.

President Brown said, “I am very grateful to have had the support of the board and the community for the past 11 years. I am extremely proud of what everyone at the College has achieved. Zane State College is in an excellent position to maintain its leadership role in higher education and to further develop the surrounding communities.”

Though retiring from the College, Dr. Brown remains committed to his vision of a progressive Appalachia and plans to remain active in the community to pursue this endeavor. His vision includes a passion for the rise of the High Tech Corridor, a conglomerate of technical industry growth in the region to supplement the boom in the energy industry and to keep the surrounding areas thriving for decades to come.

The board of trustees has announced Dr. Chad Brown, current provost and executive vice president of the College, as the next president.

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Levi Davis and Samuel Wilhelm, students in the Oil & Gas Engineering Technology (OGET) program, opened internship and employment possibilities, thanks to their Zane State College education. Both students interned with Halliburton, a company that, until now, relied exclusively on four-year programs for their interns in this region. Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of supplies and services to the energy industry. In this region, Halliburton's primary focus is cementing for oilfields.

Halliburton took notice of Zane State College’s OGET program after Wilhelm met Len Fry, principal technical advisor at Halliburton, at the Buckeye Shale Energy Organization job fair. "He must have been impressed with Zane State College's program and my questions, because weeks later he called me saying that I had an offer for the internship," says Wilhelm.

Fry was able to convince Halliburton that local two-year students also had what it took to be Halliburton interns. He believes that the OGET program gives students “a baseline of the oilfield that we don’t have to teach them, and that knowledge of how the oilfield works will allow them to progress through Halliburton or any other energy company much quicker.”

“Our plans right now are to again hire two interns for next summer,” says Fry. “We will look for the same qualities in the candidates, and we will also be looking exclusively at students at Zane State College.”

Both students have been offered jobs after graduation and feel honored to have brought this opportunity to Zane State College. Wilhelm says, "We really opened the door to what should turn out to be a healthy and beneficial relationship between great oilfield companies, such as Halliburton, and local technical colleges such as Zane State College."

Strong Foundation Cements Halliburton Partnership

In today’s world, robots are essential to keep most industries operating. From food packaging to auto manufacturing, industries that previously trained high school graduates on the job are now searching for skilled employees with the abilities and experience to build, program, and repair electro-mechanical machines. In response, Zane State College is preparing both college and high school students for a future in robotics. In January 2014, Zane State College hosted its first VEX Robotics competition for high school students and received entries from 37 teams.

Heather Shepherd, engineering technology high school programs coordinator at Zane State College, realizes how valuable this opportunity is. “By participating on a VEX Robotic team, students are exposed to all areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and do so in a

team environment,” she says. “It’s fun, and gives high school students another option in addition to sports, music, and other extracurricular activities.”

To participate, high school and collegiate VEX teams must design, construct, and program a robot to complete a specific task in competition. Zane State College’s VEXU team is currently preparing for collegiate competition. The team is donor-funded and one of only two collegiate teams in the state of Ohio. Zane State

College hosted a competition at the Zanesville campus on December 13 and one at the Cambridge campus on February 7, 2015. For more information on Zane State College’s VEX program, visit ZaneState.edu/VEXRobotics

VEX Robotics Competitions Engineer STEM Skills in Students

(from left) Levi Davis and Samuel Wilhelm

New Board of Trustees Members Bring Business Experience to the Table

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This year, the Zane State College board of trustees welcomed new members John C. Matesich, III and Thomas M. Lyall. Both are very active members of the community with strong knowledge of business.

Matesich has a wealth of experience in his field, having recently retired from his position of chairman of the board of the Matesich Distributing Company after 40 years of service. He is a former president of the Ohio Wholesale Beer and Wine Association and previously served

ten years as director and chairman of the National Beer Wholesaler Association. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Prior to serving on the board of trustees, Matesich served on the Zane State College Foundation board of directors from September 2004 to March 2014, holding the position of chair from December 2007 to March 2014.

Lyall currently serves as Chairman of Century National Bank, a company he has been with for over 40 years. Past roles include president, chief operating officer, and chief executive officer. He is a graduate of Ohio University and the Ohio Savings and Loan Academy. Lyall is a member of the Muskingum Growth Partnership, the board of trustees for the Muskingum County Transportation Improvement District, the Ohio University Zanesville Regional Coordinating Council, and the executive committee of the board of directors for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce.

Gene MacDonald Retires from Board of Trustees,

Leaves a Legacy

aving dedicated more than 35 years of his time and service to Zane State College, Trustee Gene MacDonald retired from the Zane State College board of trustees at the end of his term in July. MacDonald served on the board from 1978 to 2014, and

throughout his long career with the college he has been recognized for his leadership, service, and generous spirit.

“We cannot thank Gene MacDonald enough for the time and effort he has given to the College,” says Dr. Paul Brown, president of Zane State College. “He has truly been an asset and inspiration to the board of trustees and the entire college community.”

Though MacDonald is leaving the board, his legacy will continue. In fall 2013, the College honored MacDonald by naming the drive encircling the new Advanced Science and Technology Center Gene MacDonald Drive. On September 22, 2014, the board granted MacDonald the rank of board member emeritus in recognition and gratitude of his many years of dedication and service to the College and the community.

Gene MacDonald with board member emeritus award

With the continued growth of the energy industry in the region, companies are looking for employees with certain skill sets and knowledge to fill open positions and propel the industry forward. This past summer, the Ariel Corporation generously donated an industry grade natural gas compressor to the College. Zane State College students are in the unique position of having a new, hands-on way of learning the skills necessary to be competitive in the industry, thanks in large part to the Ariel Corporation.

At an event to publicly thank the Ariel Corporation for their donation, student Brian Marmie spoke about the importance of the compressor. Marmie thanked donors “for providing the best equipment for Zane State College students to use while learning.” Students will be able to use this compressor to learn how to maintain the equipment, a skill that will make them valuable assets to the region’s energy companies.

Ariel Donation Brings New Opportunities to Oil and Gas Students

(from left) John W. Knight, Dr. Paul Brown, Norm Shade, Pamela Jira, Kent Dubbe, and Keith Burley

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donor spotlight

The education of local citizens is a crucial part of strengthening the region, a philosophy that U.S. Bank believes deeply. “U.S. Bank is a very community-minded bank,” said Jeff East, regional president, Eastern Ohio Region. “We realize the importance of education in building a viable workforce and improving the quality of life for area residents.”

Due to their desire to strengthen the education of the local workforce, U.S. Bank continues to support Zane State College as it empowers local workers. In recognition and appreciation of their generous donations, Zane State College is naming a feature of the new EPIC Center on the Cambridge campus the U.S. Bank Wind Turbine Court.

U.S. Bank Shows Continued Support for Education in the Region

(from left) Jack Imes, Jeff East, Dr. Paul Brown, and Pamela Jira

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The Dominion Foundation is committed to advancing energy-related education, and for four straight years, Dominion has helped Zane State College’s energy-related programs grow.

Developing Energy Degrees is Dominion’s Domain

A Vibrant Community, One Neighbor and One Student at a Time

The Community Bank has dedicated itself to strengthening and growing the community, something they have demonstrated through their contributions to Zane State College. Since the College also shares in this dedication, a great partnership has been formed where partners are preparing students to create a thriving community.

To show appreciation, Zane State College named an outdoor learning environment The Community Bank Energy Courtyard, located at the new Advanced Science and Technology Center. The official dedication celebration took place on October 23, 2014, and was attended by numerous representatives of both The Community Bank and Zane State College. At the event, The Community Bank President Michael Steen reminded everyone of why they were there, saying, “We have spirit and compassion for this community.”

(top photo, from left) Michael Steen, Terry Goss, Pamela Jira, John W. Knight, Dr. Paul Brown

This year, a $37,000 grant from Dominion will be used to construct a Pig Launcher and Catcher station in the Outdoor Land Laboratory at the Cambridge campus. In the oil and gas industry, “pigging” involves sending a device known as a “pig” through a pipeline to perform cleaning and maintenance operations without stopping the flow of materials through the pipeline.

Dominion grants have advanced energy-related programs in the past three years as well. In 2011, a $30,000 grant allowed for the purchase of a process control training unit for use in the College’s Oil and Gas Engineering Technology program. In 2012, a $26,000 grant was used to purchase Lincoln Electric SAE 300 welders. In 2013, a $20,000 grant was used to acquire a gas porosimeter and compressor components.

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mproving the lives of the people in the community is a big part of what Zane State College does. As business and industry continues to move in and expand opportunities in the Cambridge area, the future continues to grow brighter. Zane State College is at the forefront, supporting this expansion by educating the workforce so residents of Cambridge

and the surrounding areas can use this economic boom to improve their lives.

“Other communities want a college like Zane State College. We are fortunate to have cutting edge educational programs as well as the handsome Zane State College educational campus,” says Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jo Sexton. “In Cambridge, hopes and dreams are realized as students develop their abilities and potential. Our community is richer, our workforce is stronger, and families see more possibilities for a productive and rewarding future for their children. ”

With the opening of the EPIC Center in January 2014, the Cambridge campus saw physical expansion, with modern classrooms, labs, study areas, and a bookstore to give students more opportunities to obtain an education in Cambridge.

To utilize resources wisely, Zane State College works closely with business leaders to ensure graduates will have the skills necessary for local jobs. This allows businesses to hire trained and educated employees locally, and graduates can find careers without moving far from home. Zane State College strives to always stay ahead of future trends by offering

programs and classes as soon as it becomes apparent that there will be a demand for workers with those skill sets. The Cambridge campus prepared early for the rising oil and gas boom with programs such as Oil & Gas Engineering Technology and Welding & Fabrication, ensuring that local companies would have employees to meet their demands early on and could focus on growing their businesses.

The College also goes beyond education in serving the needs of the Cambridge community, helping to drive the economic development of the area. Zane State College President Paul Brown is an active participant in refining Guernsey County’s strategic plan. The Cambridge campus is also home to the Center for Workforce Solutions and Entrepreneurship, which coordinates employee training for local industries, allowing them to keep their employees’ skills current. The Center for Workforce Solutions houses the Small Business Development Center, helping local entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality. Organizations can also utilize the community rooms in the EPIC Center.

Zane State College continues to play a larger role in Cambridge, and the community has fully embraced the transformation into a college town. Students of all ages are furthering their education, and local industries are finding skilled graduates to fill job openings. However, the growth is far from over. Possibilities continue to shine on the horizon for Zane State College and the Cambridge community.

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alumni spotlight

Little Things are a Big Deal for Alumnus Kevin Rush

Alumnus Kevin Rush started his career at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. Balancing new career demands with a drive for further education, he completed a bachelor’s in Healthcare Services Administration and a Master’s in Health Administration while assuming positions of increasing responsibility at the nation’s most prestigious cancer hospitals, including Arthur James Cancer Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. He currently is an administrator in imaging service at TriHealth in Cincinnati and serves on the board of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Despite his busy schedule, Rush makes time to give back to Zane State College by returning to speak to current students about his career and the value of a Zane State College education. “I am honored to come back,” he says. “I would come back every day if I could."

Rush strives to go above and beyond, a characteristic instilled in him during his time at Zane State College. A 1993 graduate of the radiology program, much of what Rush learned at the College transcends coursework.

Recently, Rush told College employees about a moment that changed him. “During the first week of classes, someone came to the classroom door and called me out,” he says. “The person walked me to financial aid and through the steps of completing applications for grants and scholarships. Because of that, I was able to stay in college.” Rush applies a similar personal attention to patients he sees in his professional life. “I want patients to realize this massive organization cares about them,” he says. “That’s what I learned at Zane State College. In the midst of all of the largeness that’s out there, all that matters is that one patient you are caring for in the moment.”

Rush learns what his patients enjoy, then makes a point of doing something

special that might help make their time in cancer treatment a little easier. From having a patient’s favorite cookies ready when she arrives, to arranging for a patient to borrow a motorcycle and feel the freedom of the wind in his hair one last time, Rush does what he can. He told of surprising a patient who wished she could spend more time with her daughter by turning a conference room into a tea party for them. “Little things really matter,” he says. “So imagine what that meant to her.”

It was the extra effort of faculty and staff that kept him at Zane State College. “I had an instructor pull me aside and say, ‘I no longer think you can do it; I am going to be disappointed if you do not.’ That is a whole different investment that someone makes. That is what the College did for me.”

Kevin Rush speaking at the

Zane State College Annual

Employee Meeting in August

Keeley Brown Major: Administrative Office Assistant1st Place: Administrative Support Team

2nd Place: Integrated Office Applications

Candace Dillworth Major: Administrative Office AssistantIst Place: Administrative Support Team

2nd Place: Fundamental Desktop PublishingTop 10 Finalist: Integrated Office Applications

Kayla Fortner Major: Administrative Office Assistant1st Place: Administrative Support TeamTop 10 Finalist: Database Applications

Tiffani Haney

Major: Accounting Top 10 Finalist: Financial Analyst Team

Aaron HenthorneMajors: Information Technology–Technical Services and e-Commerce

3rd Place: Visual Basic Programming Top 10 Finalist: Java Programming

Top 10 Finalist: Database Applications

Jami King Majors: Paralegal and Administrative Office Assistant

3rd Place: Legal Office Procedures Top 10 Finalist: Medical Office Procedures

Trisha Leckrone Majors: Accounting and Associate of Science

Top 10 Finalist: Financial Analyst Team

Jessica Nicholson Major: Administrative Office Assistant1st Place: Integrated Office Applications

Top 10 Finalist: Fundamental Word Processing Top 10 Finalist: Basic Office Systems & Procedures

Kimberly Pinkerton Majors: Accounting and Business Management

Top 10 Finalist: Financial Analyst Team Top 10 Finalist: College Accounting

Darlene Powell

Major: Administrative Office Assistant 1st Place: Administrative Support Team

Top 10 Finalist: Advanced Office Systems & Procedures

Justin Ranniger Majors: Business Management–Entrepreneurship and Accounting

2nd Place: Banking and Finance 3rd Place: College Accounting

Brad Untied

Majors: Information Technology–Technical Services and e-Commerce2nd Place: Visual Basic ProgrammingTop 10 Finalist: Java Programming

Top 10 Finalist: Computer Programming Concepts

The strength of a Zane State College education shone through at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, in 2014. BPA is the leading student organization for those pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and related fields. Twelve students from the Zane State College chapter placed in the top ten in their events, including multiple first-place finishes. The rigorous competition included more than 5,000 participants from 20 states.

Business Professionals of America Mean Business

(front row, from left) Tiffani Haney, Jami King, Trisha Leckrone, Jessica Nicholson, Keeley Brown, Darlene Powell, and Kimberly Pinkerton (back row, from left) Kayla Fortner, Aaron Henthorne, Brad Untied, Justin Ranniger, and Candace Dillworth

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For Professor James Davis, helping students achieve their goals is a very important aspect of his life. Davis, a certified Professional Engineer whose 33-year career with Zane State College spans 1979 to 1984 and 1987 to present day, is an Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (EEET)* professor that ensures his program stays current with evolving technologies by working with employers.

Davis is passionate about preparing his EEET students to work in fields such as industrial electricity and controls, generation and distribution, and industrial maintenance. The program, which is endorsed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), has moved to the new Advanced Science and Technology Center, with labs constructed under guidance from Davis. Davis believes that there are certain basic skills that will never change, and he works to balance the basics with the skills necessary for modern technologies when teaching his students. “We make sure we teach everyone the core skills,” Davis says. “I listen to employers and graduates who say, ‘This is an emerging technology.’ Then I incorporate those skills into the program too.’” It is the personal connection that Davis has with employers and graduates that provides EEET students an extra advantage in learning the right skills to find and establish a career.

Davis, in concert with Career and Employment Services, works directly with human resources directors and senior management to place students in good area jobs. “My goal is to be every employer’s preferred provider,” Davis says. “They come here first for their employees.”

Despite all of this extra effort, Davis will say he is “just a good, committed soldier to the cause of helping students.” When asked what his favorite thing about working for Zane State College is, Davis replied, “Changing people’s lives for the better. That’s the thing.”

Professor James Davis: Lighting Up Lives for 33 Years

“”I listen to employers and graduates who say, ‘This is an emerging technology.’ Then I incorporate those skills into the program too.” - James Davis

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*EEET is an ETAC/ABET accredited program (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012), phone 1-410-347-7700.

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in brief

On September 19, 2014, Zane State College celebrated its 45th anniversary. In that time, the College has witnessed over 11,000 students graduate and go on to improve their lives and the region with the skills they learned at Zane State College.

While this has been a time for the College to celebrate all that has been achieved, it is also a time to ensure the College continues to move forward by providing students with skills that local employers are seeking. Zane State College has always prided itself on keeping in touch with employers’ needs and ensuring that students are competitive in an evolving local market.

Zane State College supports the growth of the community by educating a skilled workforce, and the community in turn supports the College through its continued growth. Zane State College will continue to advance the region and prepare today’s students to be the workforce of tomorrow.

45 Years of Advancing the Region

In the 30 years since its founding in 1984, the Zane State College Foundation has advanced the College and the community, funding not only the building of classrooms but the dreams of the individuals who learn in them. Donations made to the College Foundation fund student scholarships, faculty development, classrooms, and construction. “We are very grateful that the community continues to invest in itself by investing in the College,” says Pamela Jira, executive director of institutional advancement and the College Foundation.

For the community as a whole, the College Foundation means more students can afford an accredited education working with the best faculty and equipment, assuring that they are well-prepared for area jobs and can continue to propel local industry forward. The most recent major project for the College Foundation has been the Building a Vibrant Community Campaign, which was established for the construction of the Advanced Science and Technology Center on the Zanesville campus and the EPIC Center on the Cambridge campus.

In September, the College hosted its 29th Annual Scholar Donor Breakfast, attended by over 200 guests, including 109 scholarship recipients, donors, faculty, and friends of the College.

pictured: Scholarship recipient Josi Aber

Zane State College Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Funding Dreams

Photos from the past: (top) technology from the early 2000s and an aerial photo of the

Zanesville Campus circa 1975

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For the Stewart Glapat Corporation, celebrating 75 years this year, and Zane State College, a long history of connection and support helps keep both organizations running.

Founded by Charles T. Stewart, Sr., the Stewart Glapat Corporation originally produced equipment for the manufacture of glassware. In 1946, Charles Stewart invented the telescoping conveyor, a product that the company still manufactures and sells to companies including FedEx, Walmart, Frito-Lay, and Target. Stewart knew, however, that the company needed a skilled workforce and a community that supported industry in order to be successful.

From the very beginning, the Stewart family has believed in, invested in, and advanced the goals of the College. In fact, Charles Stewart went with a contingent of area leaders to ask the Board of Regents for approval for the future college. Dr. Bill Stewart, son of Charles Stewart and current president of the company, says, “My dad made a very passionate plea that companies who wanted to compete in a world marketplace needed skilled workers.”

Over the years, Dr. Stewart has supported the College by teaching courses and serving on the board of trustees from 1987 to 2013, before earning the status of trustee emeritus. Stewart cited a desire to return to teaching as a chief reason

for retiring from the board. The company is now in its third generation of leadership, also with strong ties to Zane State College. Amy Stewart Smith, the company’s executive vice president and daughter of Bill and Jennifer (the oldest child of the College’s first President, Walker Huffman), taught in the College’s business department for five years before taking a lead role in the family business. She continues to teach at Zane State College as an adjunct instructor of marketing.

The Stewart Glapat Corporation values the education that Zane State College students receive. “Whenever we have an opening, we go to Zane State College first,” says Bill Stewart. “If we’re going to serve the very best companies, we have to have skilled employees with a strong work ethic.” Currently, everyone in the accounting department is a graduate of the College, as is almost everyone in the engineering and materials department. Two scholarships which are exclusive to Zane State College students bear the Stewart family name, the Charles T. Stewart, Sr. Engineering Scholarship and the Stewart-Alles Outstanding Professor Scholarship.

Hiring so many Zane State College graduates is good for the company and good for the community as well. Smith says, “It’s great to provide quality jobs to graduates so they can stay and raise their families locally.”

Stewart Glapat Corporation Celebrates 75 Years in Zanesville and Long History with the College

(from left to right) Shannon Young, Duncan Yarnall, Ron Bachelor, Zach Robinson, Jesse Edwards, Matthew Thompson, Merle Edwards, Dr. Bill Stewart, Molly Smith, Amy Stewart Smith, Laura Grimes, Gretchen Newsom, Kurt Ragsdale,

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1970sDaniel Kieffer ‘77 (Law Enforcement) retired as Director of Court Services for the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center. Dan’s career in juvenile justice began in 1977. He has also taught courses in criminal justice as adjunct faculty at Zane State College. Dan was named the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. The prestigious award recognizes a deserving alumnus from one of Ohio’s 23 community colleges who demonstrates a continuous level of commitment to the local community and higher education.

Cris Redfern ’71 (Secretarial Science) retired as Scheduling Specialist at Zane State College in July 2014 after 43 years of service.

1980sEric Lambes ’81 (Criminal Justice-Police Science and Corrections) retired as Chief of the Zanesville City Police Department.

Judy Lind ’87 (Business Admin.) retired as Payroll Manager at Zane State College in July 2014 after 30 years of service.

1990sRichard “Rick” Fulkerson ’95 (Business Admin.) became a Business Management faculty member at Zane State College in August 2014. Rick earned a Bachelor of Arts from Muskingum University and an MBA from Ashford University.

Jaime Schaumleffel ’98 (Business Mgt.) began her role as HR Generalist/Benefits Coordinator at Zane State College in January 2014. Jaime has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management from Franklin University.

Joyce Spears ’91 (Mental Health) is attending Purpose Institute Bible College for a degree in ministerial studies. Joyce has been recognized for her work with the homeless population of Muskingum County.

2000sBarb Hastings ’09 (Paralegal) was named GMN Prevention Services Director at GMN Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc.

Theresa Hogue ’02 (Admin. Office Asst.) and her husband, Roger, were selected as the Ohio State Grange Young Couple. Theresa is employed at Muskingum University.

Jeannette Householder ’05 (Admin. Office Asst.) was appointed to Admissions Records Specialist in Zane State College’s Registrar’s office in April 2014.

John Jacobs ’03 and ’06 (Information Technology-Technical Services and e-Commerce) became an Information Technology faculty member at Zane State College in August 2014. He earned a bachelor’s degree in IT from Franklin University.

Walter Kreis ’04 (Microcomputer Applications) is employed as a technology assistant with the Muskingum County Library System.

Zachary Miller ’07 (Computer Aided Drafting-Architectural) was inducted into the Mid-East Career and Technology Centers Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Zachary obtained a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Russ College of Engineering and Technology at OU. He is a project civil engineer at Basic Systems, Inc.

Keith Roe ’02 (Criminal Justice-Police Science) was selected as the Ohio State Highway Patrol 2013 Trooper of the Year for the Zanesville post. Keith began his career with the patrol in 2004.

Heather Rognon ’06 (Admin. Office Asst.) began her role as Curriculum Specialist at Zane State College in August 2014. Heather was the Academic Records Specialist in the Registrar’s office.

Elyse Trout ’08 (Business Mgt. /HR) joined U.S. Bank as deposits/relationship manager for the eastern Ohio region. Elyse has worked in the financial industry for 10 years.

2010sSarah Arnett ’14 (ATS-Education) is employed as a teacher at All for Kids Learning Center in Cambridge.

Levi Arnold ’14 (Parks, Recreation, & Wildlife) is employed by Belmont County Soil and Water Conservation District as an agricultural technician.

Melissa Ayres ’13 (Business Mgt.) began her role as Customer Support Agent at Zane State College’s Cambridge Campus in October 2014. Melissa is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Franklin University.

Clint Beach ’12 and ’14 (Assoc. of Science General and Sport and Fitness Mgt.) is a trainer at Southtown Gym in Zanesville. Clint is owner and founder of Muskingum Multisports company. Clint is married to Danielle Beach ’07 (Occupational Therapy Asst.).

Corey Bryden ’13 (Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology) is employed as a protection and control technician at CE Power Solutions in Cincinnati.

Blayne Chandler ’14 (Business Mgt.) opened Twisted Scissorz, a hair salon, in Zanesville.

Kari Chandler ’14 (Admin. Office Asst.) is employed as an executive assistant at Webb Financial Group in Zanesville.

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Tori Cowgill ’14 (Early Childhood Education) is an after school intervention specialist at All for Kids Early Learning Center in Cambridge.

Katie Crawford ’10 (Human Services) is the director of marketing and admissions at Red Carpet Healthcare.

Amanda Darr ’14 (Health Information Mgt.) is a medical records coordinator at Coshocton Health & Rehab.

Shannon Davis ’12 (Assoc. of Technical Study) is owner of The Chariot Shop in Zanesville which specializes in vintage and classic car restoration.

Tiffany Furbee ’10 (Medical Assisting) was named as the new National Pure American Ms. Sweetheart. She also won the photogenic award.

Ryan Harper ’13 (Assoc. of Technical Study) graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland after completing an intensive, eight-week program. Ryan earned distinction as an honor graduate.

Kisha King ’14 (Medical Assisting) began her role as Administrative Assistant III for student services recruitment at Zane State College in October 2014.

Catlin May ’14 (Criminal Justice) is employed as a security guard for Templar Protection in Washington, PA.

Kimberly McAvoy ’14 (Business Mgt./HR) is employed as an HR clerk at the Autozone Distribution Center in Zanesville.

Nichole Schwartzmiller ’14 (Paralegal) is employed at Graham & Graham Co., LPA.

Tyler Spencer ’14 (Assoc. of Technical Study-Electro Mechanical) is employed as an electrical engineer at Federal Mogul in Cambridge.

Heather Stevens ’11 (Medical Assisting) became a Medical Assisting faculty member at Zane State College in August 2014. Heather is a Certified Medical Assistant and has been an adjunct for the College in the Medical Assisting program since January 2014.

Jody Zimmo ’13 (Human Services) is employed as a social services case manager at Licking County Aging Program.

Congratulations …Abbigale Bates ’13 (Medical Assisting) and Joseph Roberts ’11 (Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology) were wed on May 18, 2013. Abby is employed at Superior Med. Joseph is employed at Bi-Con Services.

Sandra Bumgardner ’04 (Early Childhood Education) married Allen Buchanan on June 21, 2014. Sandra retired from GMN Tri-County Head Start.

Emily Hollowniczky ’11 (Environmental Science, Safety, and Health) married Justin Lewis on August 15, 2014. Emily is employed at the Animal Clinic in Cambridge.

Amanda Miller ’12 (Admin. Office Asst.) is engaged to marry Jeremy Hatfield. Amanda is employed by Dr. Anthony Adornetto, Inc.

Zachary Miller ’07 (Computer Aided Drafting-Architectural) married Nichole Bettinger on August 13, 2014. Zachary is a civil engineer at Basic Systems, Inc.

Victoria Tharp ’10 (Occupational Therapy Asst.) married Konrad Kaniowski on July 27, 2013. Victoria is employed at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities.

Renee Turner ’11 (Culinary Arts) married Paul Spence on July 27, 2013. Renee is a certified dietary manager at Azaleawoods Nursing and Rehab Facility in Aiken, SC.

Angela Varhola ’07 (Occupational Therapy Asst.) married Matthew Reynolds on August 30, 2014. Angela is a rehab manager at Monroe County Care and Rehab Center in Woodsfield.

Nicole Veselenak ’10 (Business Mgt.) wed Jacob Caslow on January 4, 2014. Nicole is the owner of NV Photography.

In Memory …Lee Gunnels passed away on March 3, 2014. Lee retired from Muskingum Area Technical College in 1993 after 16 years of service.

Claudia Irwin ’90 (Child Development) passed away on May 15, 2014. Claudia was employed by Muskingum County Head Start, LEADS of Licking County, and the ABLE program at Mid-East. She was an advocate for child literacy, children with disabilities, and adult education.

John Larrison ’94 (Environmental) passed away on January 16, 2014, following a brief illness. John loved living in the country and working on the farm.

Ellen Mautz ’96 (Admin. Office Asst.) passed away on June 3, 2014. Ellen was a long time employee of Montgomery Wards and Corder Appliance Center.

Adjunct faculty Timothy Taylor passed away on November 6, 2014.

William F. Whipple passed away on May 10, 2014. Bill served as a Zane State College Foundation Director from 1998 to 2006 and was the College’s Director of Business & Industry Training for many years before retiring in 2012.

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On December 12, Zane State College held its first ever fall semester commencement.

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