Seven SUNY Canton employees were recognized by President Zvi Szafran for their professional achievements at the annual Employee Recognition Day event held May 19.
Szafran selected Derek L. Converse; Patrick Harrington; Kirk K. Jones, Ph.D.; Johanna M. Lee; JoEllen Oshier; Frederick W. Saburro; and Sarah E. Todd to receive the 2023 President’s Meritorious Service Award, one of the college’s highest honors.
“The collective value that this outstanding group has brought to our college is immeasurable,” Szafran said. “I’m pleased to celebrate their commitment to SUNY Canton and its students with this special award.”
Derek L. Converse
Converse is the college’s environmental health and safety manager and was recognized for his outstanding work in helping to execute the college’s pandemic response plan. Hired in 2015, he is responsible for the management and supervision of all…