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BRTC Faculty with 25 Years of Service recognition

BRTC Presents Milestone Recognitions

Several Black River Technical College (BRTC) employees celebrated career milestones during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Milestone awards are presented to BRTC faculty and staff for every five full years of employment with the college. List below are the employees who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25-year milestones.

5 Years

  • Casse Redus, IT Manager/SIS Support
  • Kimberly Taylor, Payroll Specialist/Human Resources Assistant

Faculty with 5 Years of Service at BRTC

10 Years

  • Sheila Baltz, Adult Education Instructor
  • Paige Bishop, Food Preparation Coordinator
  • Ashley Boles, B.A.T. Program Coordinator
  • Dane Dillion, Director of Student Development
  • Bridgette Kasinger, Simulation Lab Facilitator
  • Darenda Kersey, Dean of General Studies
  • Rhonda Sade, Bookstore Assistant

Faculty with 10 Years of Service at BRTC

15 Years

  • Derek Clements, Social Science Instructor
  • Lynda Griffin, Science Instructor
  • Cynthia Rudi, Administrative Assistant (Paragould)

Faculty with 15 Years of Service at BRTC

20 Years

  • Jared Bassham, LETA Director
  • Julie Edington, Executive Director of Human Resources
  • Laddie Hunter, English Instructor

Faculty with 20 Years of Service at BRTC

25 Years

  • Brandi Chester, Director of Financial Aid
  • Courtney Clements, English Instructor
  • Travis DeClerk, Automotive Service Technology Instructor
  • Karen Liebhaber, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
  • Rhonda Stone, Vice President of Finance & Administration

Faculty with 25 Years of Service at BRTC

Thank you, BRTC faculty and staff, for your time and dedication!

Claire Fisher

Claire Fisher

Communications Specialist

(870) 248-4187