Wall of Fame
The Wall of Fame recognizes employees with 35 or more years of service whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting legacy at Loyola University Maryland. We are proud to celebrate these remarkable milestones. Join us in honoring these valued members of our community.
Honorees
38 years Mary Beth Akre

Professor
Academic Affairs
“It has been a pleasure and honor being a member of the Loyola University Maryland community. I am grateful for my students, faculty, staff, and administration whom I have collaborated with in the classroom, on campus and in service with our many community partners in Baltimore. Every day was new and different from all others, and I was amazed with the way students continually surprised me with their humor, ideas, and artwork.”
-Mary Beth
45 years Richard Auer

Assistant Professor
Academic Affairs
35 years David Binkley

Professor
Academic Affairs
"Your Goal: Seek Joy.
Over my years at Loyola, I have found joy in teaching, joy in watching students learn
(and have a good time
), and joy in working with colleagues—many of whom I count as friends. My advice is
simple: seek joy along
your journey. Sometimes you will find it in the most unexpected places—even under
the sea."
-Dave
39 years Floyd Brice

Police Officer
Business and Finance
"Two Score Years. Four Decades. One half Century minus Ten and growing. I thank God for His protection over me and toward my Evergreen Family. The Source overseeing the resource. Thank you, Loyola, for a great profession, the act of meeting smart people, and for providing for my family. To God be the Glory for the great things He has done. Strong Truths, Well Lived. Go, Greyhound."
-Floyd
39 years Teddi Burns

Deputy Athletic Director/SWA
President
"It’s hard to sum up 44 years at Loyola, four as a student-athlete and 40 as a member of the athletic department, in just a few sentences. The beautiful campus, the academics and the ability to compete athletically may have drawn me here, but it is the people and the community that gave me reasons to stay. I was fortunate to have mentors, especially Joe Boylan (former athletic director) and Anne McCloskey (former coach), who helped me navigate both work life and adult life, and colleagues like Diane Geppi-Aikens who inspired me along the way. They showed me what it truly means to be a person for others, and I hope I have been able to do the same for the student-athletes and colleagues who came after me. Joe used to say, “Have a grand and glorious day,” and while I may not achieve that every day, when everything does come together, I am reminded how fortunate I am to have spent all these years doing work I care about with people I have learned from, laughed with, and been inspired by."
-Teddi
36 years Kim Derrickson

Associate Provost
Academic Affairs
"Determine your strengths and skills, and your passions. Hone your strengths and use them to fully engage and advance your passions over the arc of your career. For me, it began with engaging and mentoring students in field research in animal behavior, then tenure, additional course offerings and departmental leadership, and then finally modeling, budgeting and governance (yes, a truly weird mix) for academic affairs and the university. Stay true through the changes and numerous opportunities that arise, sometimes fortuitously, and fulfilment and joy will occur."
-Kim
39 years Christy DeVader

Associate Professor
Academic Affairs
"Marking my 40th academic year at Loyola University Maryland, I still find unmatched thrill and energy in the arrival of every fall semester. The true core of my career is the deep interaction with my students inside and outside the classroom, which constantly inspires my research and gives a profound purpose to my daily teaching. Globally, I brought a broader perspective to our campus by founding the flagship Bangkok study abroad program over 35 years ago and leading our Prague summer study abroad program for the past decade. On campus, I proudly advise the 150 members of the Greyhound Realty Club and developed a student-led Relay for Life project that raises over $30,000 each fall for the American Cancer Society. Beyond these roles, I have dedicated years to shaping vital university-wide systems—including our first grievance, family medical leave, compensation, and diversity policies—to support every single employee in our community. I am sure the next 10 years will be equally rewarding and exciting."
-Christy
35 years Lisa Fairchild

Professor
Academic Affairs
43 years Karen Fish

Associate Professor
Academic Affairs
41 years Lisa M. Flaherty

Program Assistant
Academic Affairs
"I've been thinking about my career highlights over the last almost 42 years and a few things have come to mind. I stated working part time for Theology and the Business School, then Philosophy and now both Theology and Philosophy. My job has evolved over the years from using typewriters, electric typewriters and now computers. We had landlines and then voicemail and now Teams. I am always learning new skills and growing with the university while maintaining relationships with the faculty and students. I have assisted with the Center from the Humanities since it started as well as the Peace and Justice program. Through the years I also worked with the Pre-health committee. I am honored to be asked to serve in many ways as new programs are created. The most rewarding aspect of the job is assisting the faculty and students on a daily basis. I believe in the Jesuit Catholic mission and values and have been blessed for almost 42 years to work in a place where I hope I am making a difference in the lives of others."
-Lisa
36 years Joan Flynn

Special Advisor to the President for External Relations
President
40 years Andrea Giampetro-Meyer

Professor
Academic Affairs
36 years Janine Holc

Professor
Academic Affairs
"What you are seeking is seeking you," Rumi
-Janine
41 years Randall Jones

Associate Professor
Academic Affairs
40 years Drew Leder

Professor
Academic Affairs
"My time as a Professor at Loyola, some 40 years now, has been a blessing. It's really been my one and only job, and I have been treated very well by the institution, my department, and my students. Though not Catholic myself, I have really valued the Jesuit tradition, especially its ethic of social justice, and of cura personalis. I am beyond words with gratitude for my long career here!"
-Drew
38 years Brian Loeffler

Head Coach Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving
President
38 years Mary Lowe

Professor
Academic Affairs
"I am grateful to have been part of the Loyola community for so many years. I have had amazing interactions with faculty and students, as well as opportunities to work on fascinating projects. To faculty and students: Keep searching for growth areas and don't be daunted by the hurdles."
-Mary
35 years Thomas McCreight

Associate Professor
Academic Affairs
39 years Gayla McGlamery

AssociateProfessor
Academic Affairs
36 years Brian Murray

Professor
Academic Affairs
38 years Jane Satterfield

Professor
Academic Affairs
"I think a lot about these words of wisdom from writer and biologist Rachel Carson: "One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?"
-Jane
57 years Thomas Scheye

Distinguished Service Professor
Academic Affairs
38 years Andrew Schoeffield

Associate Professor
Academic Affairs
"Be kind; be respectful; care for yourself; be generous with the care that you show toward others; be gracious of the care that is bestowed upon you...and follow your heart as you weave your path through the beautiful gift of life."
-Drew
35 years Lisa Schoenbrodt

Professor
Academic Affairs
"After 35 years at Loyola University Maryland, I can attest to the fact that the reason I came here is the same reason that I remain here. It has always been about the people, relationships, and the genuine sense of belonging that makes Loyola not just an outstanding institution of higher education, but a family and a home."
-Lisa
39 years Dale Snow

Associate Professor
Academic Affairs
35 years Tony Solese

Equipment Grounds Crew
Business and Finance
43 years Jalal Soroosh

Professor
Academic Affairs
39 years Joseph Walsh

Professor
Academic Affairs