Western Texas College held its annual Employee Awards Luncheon on November 7 at the WTC Coliseum. The event recognizes faculty and staff for their dedication, years of service, and outstanding contributions to the College’s mission of student success in education.
The honorees for 2025 represent a wide range of departments and milestones.
5-Year Service Award
Sarah Campoli, Head Volleyball Coach
Matt Hardy, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Michele Jenkins, Transcript Clerk
Jeffrey Martin, DHSI Title V Director
Gilbert Sanchez, Farm Worker (not pictured)
Tony Strawn, Electrical Lineman Technology Instructor (not pictured)
Jason West, President, Board of Trustees (not pictured)
10-Year Service Award
Tessa Cotter, Switchboard Operator/Receptionist
Cody Dennison, Sports Turfgrass Instructor
Emily Powell, Chief Technology & Information Security Officer
Cassandra Saenz, Director of TRiO-Student Support Services (not pictured)
Lorenzo Sands, Director of Marketing
Tonya Zamora, Counseling Secretary
15-Year Service Award
Tim Riggan, Board of Trustees Member (not pictured)
20-Year Service Award
Laura Caswell, Director of Counseling
Jerry Dever, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Mike McWilliams, Board of Trustees Member
25-Year Service Award
Raul Alcala, Recruiter
35-Year Service Award
Patricia Claxton, Chief Financial Officer
Retirees
Dr. Barbara Beebe
Dr. Ava Russell