Killeen, TEXAS—The Human Resources Department at Texas A&M University-Central Texas recently held their 1st annual Service Awards Luncheon honoring employees who have dedicated 5 and 10 years of service to the university.
Founded in 1999 as a Tarleton State University System Center in Killeen, the university became A&M-Central Texas on May 27, 2009 and employees’ tenure transitioned with the change. Each award recipient received a certificate recognizing either 5 or 10 years of service and a special commemorative gift.
Prior to the award ceremony, Dr. Marc Nigliazzo, Inaugural President of A&M-Central Texas, addressed those being honored and their guests.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude for your guidance and dedication to our students, community members, and colleagues,” said Dr. Nigliazzo. “Your contributions of 5 and 10 years of service to this institution will certainly leave a monumental mark in building a foundation for future Warriors to come.”
Texas A&M University-Central Texas 2011 Service Award Recipients
5-Year Recipients
- Dr. Floyd Berry, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
- Ms. Rachel Borego, Accounts Payable Lead, Finance and Administration
- Dr. Jeffrey Dixon, Assistant Professor, Department of History and Political Science
- Mr. Clifton Jones, Director of Student Financial Assistance, Office of the President
- Ms. Rebecca Lopez, Assistant Director of Admissions and Records, Registrar’s Office
- Mr. John Pruett, Academic Counselor, Academic Advising
- Ms. Melissa Steinmetz, Enrollment Services Associate IV, Admissions Office
- Ms. Phyllis Warren, Administrative Assistant III, Academic Advising
10-Year Recipients
- Dr. Amanda Allen, Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- Mr. Gerald Piechocki, Instructor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
- Ms. Carmen Porter, Assistant Director of Veterans Affairs, Veteran’s Affairs
- Ms. Cynthia Scott, Library Specialist II, Library

5yr Recipients (from left to right) Ms. Rebecca Lopez, Dr. Jeffrey Dixon, Ms. Phyllis Warren, Ms. Melissa Steinmetz, Ms. Rachel Borego, and Mr. Clifton Jones.

10-Year Recipients (from left to right) Ms. Carmen Porter, Mr. Gerald Piechocki, Dr. Amanda Allen, and Ms. Cynthia Scott
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