NORTH COAST, Calif. – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Mendocino College staff gathered for the annual campus holiday party and celebration.
During the festivities, Mike Adams, Karen Chaty and Betty Antoni were all honored for their distinguished careers and accomplishments as they retire from Mendocino College.
Collectively, they leave the college after contributing nearly 100 years of service to the district.
President Arturo Reyes presented each retiree with a plaque and provided the opportunity for the retiring staff members to recall their individual memories from Mendocino College.
Adams started his career at Mendocino College in 1985 as the assistant to the superintendent/president followed by director of facilities and ultimately became the director of facility planning. This position included providing direct oversight of the Measure W Bond Program.
Adams played an integral part in the overall design and look of the buildings and facilities at Mendocino College, and also was a guiding force in establishing the new Mendocino College Lake Center Campus on Parallel Drive in Lakeport.
A Kelseyville resident, Adams is very active in the community, and holds the post of executive director of the Soper-Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport.
Thirty-seven-year employee Karen Chaty began her career at Mendocino College in 1976 as a secretary and quickly moved up to personnel specialist, personnel technician and ultimately director of human resources.
“She has seen tremendous change in employment practices and the law over her professional career,” said President Arturo Reyes.
Chaty added that she will miss all the people she has met over the years.
Betty Antoni was hired in 1979 as a temporary clerical assistant and completes her career as a human resources technician.
Antoni recounted how much she has loved her job and meeting all of the new employees over the years.