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Twenty-six Members of the Faculty and Staff Retire from W&L

Washington and Lee University recognized three retiring members of the University’s faculty during the recent commencement exercises. Twenty-three retiring members of W&L’s staff were recognized during the Employee Recognition Banquet held in April.

The 26 faculty and staff retirees are Henry Alderman, carpenter, Facilities Management, 1984-2016; Thomas “Baner” Bane, equipment assistant, P.E., Athletics and Recreation, 1972-2015; Scott Beebe, director of energy initiatives, 1975-2016; Jan Bivens, administrative assistant, Admissions, 1988-2016; Larry Boetsch, professor of Spanish, 1976-2016; Kay Bostic, sergeant, shift supervisor, Public Safety, 2004-2016.

Connie Bowden, administrative assistant, Admissions, 2001-2016; Miriam Carlisle, associate professor of Classics, 2000-2016; Tom Contos, architect, university planner, University Architect’s Office, 1999-2016; Andrew Davis, grounds worker, P.E., Athletics and Recreation, 2006-2016; Lloyd Goad, technology integration specialist, Information Technology Services, 1999-2016.

Berkeley Harner, assistant director for the copying and mail services, Copy Services, 1996-2015; John Hufnagel, senior biology technical manager, Biology Department, 1983-2016; A. H. “Hank” Humphreys, director of gift planning, University Development, 1999-2016; Eddie Irvine, facilities and equipment coordinator, P.E., Athletics and Recreation, 1988-2015; Ed Kibler, technology integration specialist, Information Technology Services, 1996-2016.

Isca King, cashier/supervisor, Marketplace, 1997-2015; Pat Larew, event coordinator/membership secretary, Lee Chapel and Museum, 1963-2015; Joseph Martinez, associate professor of theater, 1983-2016; Janet Mayo, custodian, Facilities Management, 1998-2015; Gail Nicely, acknowledgement and records specialist, University Development, 1993-2015; Wendy Richards, senior library assistant, University Library, 1994-2016.

Sarah Tschiggfrie, news director, Communications and Public Affairs, 2006-2016; Mike Walsh, special assistant to the vice president of advancement, University Development, 1989-2015; Chris Wise, environmental management coordinator, 1988-2016; Barbara Woolston, head nurse, Student Health Services, 1992-2016.