May 8, 2026
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College hosted a President’s Forum in April, offering campus updates, a question-and-answer session with college leadership, and recognition of employees for their years of service.
The following individuals were recognized during the ceremony:
Benefits Specialist Rebecca Jamieson, 5 years
Stewardship Coordinator Amy Wheeler, 5 years
Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator Lora Zink, 5 years
Campus Safety Officer Joseph Hathaway, 10 years
Mechanical Systems Supervisor Kent Knaple, 10 years
Director of EMS Education Nick Larmer, 10 years
Director of Learning Design Megan Schiffelbein, 10 years
Custodian Brenda Worley, 10 years
Senior Systems Engineer Angie Jones, 15 years
Director of Grants Krystall Barnes, 15 years
Coordinator of Enterprise Applications Shelli Schmidt, 15 years
Tutor (Fort Riley) Laura Turner, 20 years
Transcript Coordinator Jessica Vsetecka, 20 years
Barton President Dr. Marcus Garstecki expressed his appreciation for the honorees.
“Barton’s culture is built on people who show up every day with purpose and heart to serve our students and the college,” he said. “Our service award recipients represent the best of who we are as an institution, dedicated professionals who care deeply about students, colleagues, and the community we serve.”
For more information about working at Barton, visit jobs.bartonccc.edu.