FGCU celebrates employee milestones for January and February 2026

February 02, 2026

RETIREMENTS

A person with short, reddish-brown hair is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a sleeveless patterned top and small stud earrings, standing against a light-colored wall.

Christie Shore, advanced practice registered nurse, retired Jan. 5. She worked at FGCU for over 25 years.

A person with shoulder-length blonde hair is seated, wearing a bright blue patterned cardigan over a light blue shirt and white pants.

Anne Young, registered nurse III, retired Jan. 9. She worked at FGCU for over 20 years.

YEARS OF SERVICE

Celebrate your fellow Eagles who have reached new career milestones in January and February. Information on this list was provided by Human Resources.

January

20 Years

Dr. David Fugate | Professor, Department of Marine & Earth Sciences

15 years

Alec Sablone | Supervisor of Central Receiving, Housing & Residence Life
Christopher Steiner | Assistant Director of Data Systems & Reporting, Enterprise Applications
Dr. Eric Shamus | Professor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Program

10 years

Dr. Maria Paylor | Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Program
Sara Wood | Assistant Controller of Payroll, Finance & Accounting
Shelley Schlenk | Student Support Coordinator II, Lutgert College of Business
Stephanie Toms | Director of Prospect & Portfolio Management, University Advancement
Stefanie Grambow | Academic Records Analyst, Office of the Registrar

5 years

Aimee McLaughlin | Director of University Relations, University Advancement
Catherine Johnson | Professor, School of Resort & Hospitality Management
Dr. Anita Rose | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship
Dr. Alyssa Sanabria | Director of FGCU R.I.S.E., College of Education
Dr. Nicola Khalaf | Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Irma Villamarin Box | Coordinator of Student Testing Services, Testing & Assessment
Keith Davidson Jr. | Director of U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Academic Advising, University Advising
Kenna Olsen | Head Athletic Trainer, Athletics
Tina Seink | Enrollment Assistant II, Office of the Registrar
Zachry Gelow | Clinical Affairs Program Manager, Marieb College of Health & Human Services

1 year

Alana Sweeney | Instructor I of Nursing, School of Nursing
Amy Lawton | Circulation Manager, University Library Collection Management
Christina Mandalis-Defour | Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Christopher Cominse | Director of Athletics Facilities and Events, Athletics
Dr. Caren Polk | Instructor I of Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Dr. Sierra Goggins-Brown | Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership, Counseling and Human Development
Grace O’Connor | Employment Support Specialist, Human Resources
Jesse Medina | Handler II, Central Receiving
Joshua Ward | Assistant Dean of Students/ Director Student Care Services, Dean of Students Office
Melissa Bailey | Graphic Designer I, University Library Academic & Community Engagement
Mohamed Said | Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering
Nicholas DeRissio | Applications Systems Analyst I, Enterprise Applications Development
Oliver Twelvetrees | Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Athletics
Rachel Sheffey | Coordinator of Academic Programs, Academic Programs and Curriculum Development
Ramnath Kuthoore | Visiting Instructor I of Management, Department of Management
Rick Mercer | Director of Facilities Planning, Administrative Services & Finance
Scott Wagganer | Assistant Director of Maintenance & Operations, Housing & Residence Life
Susie Getts | Enrollment Assistant II, Records & Registration
Thais Baziquetto-Allen | Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Athletics
Valentina Perez | Police Communications Operator II, University Police Department

February

20 years

Nancy Scott | Office Assistant, Human Resources

15 years

Drew Sterwald | Assistant Director of Marketing & Communication, University Marketing & Communications
Ian Campbell | Instructor II, Department of Chemistry & Physics

10 years

Dr. Brigitte Belanger | Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Program
Matthew Losey | Creative Commons Lab Coordinator II, University Library Systems, Applications & Creative Technologies
Sasha Minsky Ellis | Director of Design, Branding & Communications, Student Financial, Enrollment & Business Services
Tracie Beck | Director of Operations, Office of the President
Viviana Lauke | Internal Auditor III, Internal Audit

5 years

Dr. Suzanne Jones | Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students, Care & Conduct, Student Success & Enrollment Management
Patricia Massey | Assistant Director of Talent Management & Employment, Human Resources
Rachel Heise | Information Security Analyst II, Information Security Operations

1 year

Cesar Castro | HVAC Mechanic III, South Village Maintenance
Christy VanAllen | Assistant Director of Procurement, Procurement & Payment Services
Claudia Salgado | Internal Auditor II, Internal Audit
Guillermo Laguna | Men’s Soccer Assistant Athletics Coach II, Athletics
Hiran Lambert | Academic Advisor, Exploratory Advising Operations
Jason Ethington | Network Engineer I, Infrastructure
John Arjoon | Maintenance Technician II, South Village Maintenance
Lillian Wilcox | Academic Advisor I, Lutgert College of Business
Owen McCorkle | Men’s Soccer Associate Head Coach, Athletics
Patricia Reyna-Tibbs | Coordinator III, Financial Aid Scholarships
Pilar Blanco Parra | Endowed Faculty in Marine Conservation Biology, Associate Professor, Department of Marine & Earth Sciences
Toni Panio-Skinner | Coordinator I, Procurement
Tori Grimet | Social Media Specialist I, Athletics
Tori Kane | Community Engagement Coordinator, Bower School of Music & the Arts