(NMC) — As part of its continuing efforts to recognize the contributions and public service of its employees, Northern Marianas College recently handed milestone awards to employees who reached their 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25th years of employment at the institution.
Special recognition was announced for Interim Director for the School of Business Dr. Barbara “Bobbie” Hunter, who has worked at the College for 25 years. Assistant Professor Michael Nurmi, and Adult Basic Education Instructor Velma Mafnas were also recognized for having worked at the college for 20 years.
The college annually recognizes employees whose long-term contributions have enhanced the growth of NMC.
NMC also recognized the following employees for their years of service:
Five Years
Roy Alegre
Renedel Buno
Alexis Cabrera-Manglona
Malyssa Castro
Kenneth Gabrido
Diana Hocog
William Hunter
James Kline
Barnaby Lizama
Andrew Mendiola
Raymond Muna
Denise Myers
Erlynn Sakisat
Kyanna Tenorio
Yunzi Zhang
Fifteen Years
Helen Camacho
Leonard Morales
“The college is extremely fortunate to be able to count on the loyalty and the contributions of many employees who have dedicated decades of their lives to the institution,” NMC President Galvin Deleon Guerrero, EdD, said. “We are blessed to have them among the team and we will continue to nurture other employees as they also grow in their professional careers here at NMC.”
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From left, Bobbie Hunter, Velma Mafnas and Michael Nurmi.


