Norco College proudly recognized faculty, classified professionals, and managers at the 2026 Service Awards Ceremony, celebrating milestone years of service and the lasting impact employees have made on the college community.
The ceremony honored individuals reaching 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service, recognizing their commitment to student success, institutional excellence, and the continued growth of Norco College. From early-career contributions to decades of dedication, each honoree plays an important role in shaping the campus experience.
The following employees were recognized for their years of service:
5 Years of Service
- Ruben Aguilar, Associate Professor, Kinesiology
- John Alpay, Associate Professor, Business Administration
- Steven Camacho, Associate Professor, English
- Eileen Cechini, Administrative Specialist
- Meghan Chandler, Associate Professor, Art History
- Eric Doucette, Associate Professor, Business Administration
- Lisa Hernandez, Associate Professor, English
- Caroline Hutchings, Associate Professor, Mathematics
- Kiandra Jimenez, Dean of College Equity, Inclusion and Engagement
- Daniel Landin, Educational Resource Advisor
- Christopher Lugo, Associate Professor, Chemistry
- Melissa Olivieri, Instructional Department Coordinator
- Jessiah Ruiz, Associate Professor, Computer Science/CIS
10 Years of Service
- Charise Allingham, Curriculum Program Coordinator
- Kasey Boyer, Educational Resource Advisor
- Araceli Covarrubias, Associate Professor, Spanish
- Claudia Garcia, Student Success Coordinator
- Raquel Hoover, Senior Laboratory Technician - Sciences
- Adam Lyter, Warehouse Operations Worker
- Arezoo Marashi, Academic Support Coordinator
- Jethro Midgett, Associate Professor, Counseling
- Sandra Popiden, Associate Professor, Political Science
- Timothy Russell, Associate Professor, History
15 Years of Service
- Vanessa Acosta, Student Services Specialist
- Ricardo Aguilera, Information System Analyst
- Victor Chavira, Senior Groundskeeper
- Gabriela Cortez, Administrative Specialist
- Hortencia Cuevas, Program Director, Student Support Services
- Ashley Etchison, Dean of Instruction
- Steven Gonzalez, Educational Resource Advisor
- Vivian Harris, Associate Professor, Library Services
- Angelo Jackson, Sergeant
- Tenisha James, Vice President, Planning and Development
- Ruth Leal, Media Production Specialist
- Jared Storar, Office Assistant
- Steve Vaipulu, Police Officer
20 Years of Service
- Eric Betancourt, Veterans Services Coordinator
- Andres Elizalde, Associate Professor, English
- Lisa Nelson, Professor, English
- Paul Van Hulle, Associate Professor, Manufacturing Technology
25 Years of Service
- Michael Angeles, Information Systems Analyst
- Hayley Ashby, Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
- Tricia Hodawanus, Administrative Coordinator
- Daniela McCarson, Dean, Special Funded Programs
- Jim Thomas, Professor, Construction Technology
- Dominique Voyer, Professor, Spanish
The 2026 Service Awards served as a meaningful reminder that the strength of Norco
College lies in its people, whose dedication continues to make a lasting difference
for students and the community.