VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University recently hosted its annual Retiree Recognition Ceremony and Celebration in honor of 21 faculty and staff members who are retiring during the 2024-2025 academic year.

“This group includes many difference makers who have served our Blazer Nation family, and we are grateful for the contributions they have made to this university,” said VSU President Richard A. Carvajal, Ph.D. “Their leadership and guidance have been instrumental to our success; their dedication and hard work have been an inspiration to those who worked with them, learned from them or called them friend. Their retirement is well-earned, and we congratulate each of them on reaching this milestone.”  

Retirees honored at the event include:

• Brenda F. Beasley (2000-2025)
• Mark G. Borzi (2014-2024)
• Patti C. Campbell (1994-2025)
• Laura Clayton (2024-2025)
• Charles Conner (2000-2025)
• Roy W. Copeland (2012-2025)
• Darli J. DeVane (2003-2025)
• Susan J. Eischeid (1994-2025)
• Brian L. Gerber (1996-2025)
• Sudhir K. Goel (1987-2024)
• Gregory S. Guilliams (2007-2024)
• Russell J. Hoff (1997-2025)
• David B. Kuhlmeier (2006-2025)
• Deborah G. Paine (2013-2025)
• James Leon Pate (2002-2025)
• Chere L. Peguesse (2000-2025)
• Cecilia P. Pierce (2012-2025)
• Nancy J. Swanson (2007-2024)
• Theresa M. Thompson (1997-2025)
• Robin C. Vickery (1994-2024)
• Susan R. Wehling (1996-2024)