On Wednesday, October 11^th, The Arc of Essex County honored the employees whose long-standing commitment and dedication have helped shape the agency into what it is today. The Arc held a special luncheon at The Manor in West Orange, NJ to recognize employees who celebrated 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, and 40 year anniversaries. CEO Linda Lucas, COO Kathy Hinnigan-Cohen, and Board President Brad Hopton presented certificates of achievements to the following employees:

40 Years:

• Judy Bellina

30 Years:

• Barbara Ashurst
• Mary Ann Burleigh
• Robert Murphy

25 Years:

• Nyla Willis

15 Years:

• Chiniha Baskerville
• Marc Bryant
• Leticia Cutliff
• Wallace Daniels, Jr.
• Kamalich Figueroa
• Kimberly Gaines
• Marion Haig
• Virginia Jakimowicz
• Garry Jeanty
• Vedette Joseph
• Valerie Shelly
• Mary Anne Zuegner

10 Years:

• Jiny Charles
• Scott Feingold
• Evelyn Gallik
• Shanelle Knight
• Patrice Lisante
• Crystal McNeal
• Pamala McNeal

• Nyisha Alshohatee
• Destiny Campbell
• Felicia Crawford
• Marie Edouard
• Natesha Forbes-Anderson
• Lamie Jimmeh
• Hanah Johnson
• Catherine Odih
• Asante Roberts
• Keyana Rogers
• Donna Ruberto
• Alexis Soled
• Gordon Springer
• Tracey Steele
• Esther Sterling
• Diana Tirado
• Chibugo Udechukwu
• Tina Williams