Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences has named Dennis Clary as its 2015 Stratton Staff Award recipient. Clary is a member of the facilities maintenance team. The award was established upon the retirement of Dr. Louie Stratton in 1989. Stratton, the former director of OSU’s Veterinary Medical Hospital, wanted the award to honor outstanding staff members for their dedicated service and many key contributions. Nominations are accepted from any employee of the center and selected by an ad hoc committee appointed by the dean. Clary, who has been with the center for five years, is known for his vast knowledge of the center’s facilities and his willingness to tackle any project. He regularly participates in continuing education courses to expand his knowledge base, according to the university. Clary is also quick to volunteer to come in early, stay late and work on weekends if needed to lessen the impact and downtime on the center’s critical building systems, the university further noted. OSU’s Center for Veterinary Health Services also took the time to recognize other faculty and staff who have devoted many years of service to the center. Longevity awards were given to the following employees: Dr. Sahlu Ayalew, Veterinary Pathobiology, 15 years Donna Denton, Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 15 years Deanna Hankins-Bozarth, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 15 years Lucy Kershaw, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 15 years Dr. Lin Liu, Physiological Sciences, 15 years Judy Branson, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 20 years Marie Montelongo, Veterinary Pathobiology, 20 years Brent Johnson, Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 25 years Carolyn Rodebush, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 25 years Brad Barnes, IT, 30 years Service awards were given to faculty and staff members in recognition of milestones in their careers with the university as a whole. These included: Jordan Anderson, Dean’s Office, 5 years Dr. Kimberly Carter, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 5 years Sam Hall, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 5 years Jennifer Sisk-Miley, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 5 years Dr. Lesa Staubus, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 5 years Josey Whiteley, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 5 years Sharon Worrell, Dean’s Office, 5 years Rebecca Duncan-Decoq, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 10 years Tammy Henager, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 10 years Robin Hensley, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 10 years Kristi Howey, Dean’s Office, 10 years Dr. Lara Maxwell, Physiological Sciences, 10 years Carey McCully, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 10 years Dr. Mason Reichard, Veterinary Pathobiology, 10 years Trevor Smith, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 10 years Delicia Timmons, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 10 years Emily Cooper, Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 15 years Dr. Paul DeMars, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 15 years Dr. Reed Holyoak, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 15 years Robin Wilson, Dean’s Office, 15 years Dr. Jerry Malayer, Dean’s Office, 20 years Sue Bickell, Veterinary Medical Hospital, 25 years Joan Hubbard, Dean’s Office, 25 years Dr. Lionel Dawson, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 30 years
