The Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation honored thirteen P&HCC graduates as distinguished alumni at the awards dinner on Friday, June 7, at Chatmoss Country Club.
Each year, P&HCC recognizes alumni who have brought distinction to themselves through academic achievement, career success and community involvement. Alumni who have graduated with a degree or certificate or have completed a minimum of twenty-four credit hours at P&HCC, have demonstrated success within their field of expertise, and have provided significant service in local, state, or national organizations are eligible for nomination.
This year’s award recipients are Jim Adams, Sharon Clark, Andrew Doss, Van Drewery, Shani Gaylord, Shaun Hagwood, Tiffany Renee Hairston, Sandy Hines, Steve & Diana Martin, Dave Santoemma, Houston Stutz, and Susan Warren.
Adams completed credits towards his associate degree from P&HCC in 1973. He is the branch manager of Tarheel Paper and Supply. He has also represented the Blackberry District on the Henry County Board of Supervisors since 2002 and is the current board chairman.
Clark graduated with her Associate’s degree in accounting from P&HCC in 1994. She continued her education earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Averett University in 2005. Clark retired in March after forty years of employment at ValleyStar Credit Union.
Doss earned his Associate’s degree in information systems technology from P&HCC in 2003. He continued his education, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Averett University in 2009 and a Master of Science degree in information technology from the University of the Cumberlands in 2022. Doss currently serves as the director of development, data, and integration at Bassett Furniture Industries.
Drewery graduated from P&HCC in 1975 with his Associate’s degree in business management. He continued his education with continuing education certificates from Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, and the University of Virginia. Drewery is a retired adjunct instructor from Patrick & Henry Community College.
Gaylord earned her Associate’s degree in information technology from P&HCC in 2016. She continued her education by earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2017 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of Arts degree in healthcare administration in 2018 from Fayetteville State University, and a Doctorate in educational leadership in 2022 from Liberty University. Gaylord is a senior project manager at Inside Edge Consulting Group in Princeton, New Jersey.
Hagwood graduated from P&HCC in 2005 with an Associate’s degree in science. He continued his education at Averett University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice and a minor in sociology in 2007. Hagwood currently serves as a student support specialist with Roanoke City Public Schools.
Hairston earned her Associate’s degree in information system technology from P&HCC in 2014. She continued her education earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University in information technology: application and database development in 2020 and a Master of Education in instructional design and technology from Regent University in 2022. She is currently taking classes in Master Commissioner of the Revenue with the State of Virginia. Hairston is the Commissioner of Revenue for Henry County.
Hines graduated with his Associate’s degree in administration of justice in 2012. He continued his education earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University in criminal justice: public administration in 2022. Hines currently serves as the captain of investigations for Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Steve Martin earned a certificate in welding from P&HCC in 1985 and Diana Martin earned a certificate in computer machine operation in 1984. Steve and Diana Martin are the owners & operators of Steve Martin’s Trenching, Inc.
Santoemma earned his certificate in general education and his Associate’s degree in business administration from P&HCC in 2013. He continued his education at University of Phoenix, earning a Master of Business Administration in 2017. Santoemma serves as the chief executive officer at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, North Carolina.
Stutz graduated from P&HCC in 2010 with an Associate’s degree in general studies by participating in the ACE Program, being dual enrolled in high school and college. He continued his education at James Madison University, earning a bachelor’s degree in media arts and design with a journalism concentration and minors in sports communication and coaching in 2014. Stutz is the operations and marketing coordinator for the Smith River Sports Complex, operated by Henry County Parks and Recreation Department.
Warren completed credits toward her Associate’s degree in general studies in 1980. She continued her education at Longwood University, earning a degree in recreational therapy in 1983. Warren is the executive director of Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy.
For more information about the Patrick & Henry Community College Distinguished Alumni Awards program, please contact the P&HCC Foundation at 276-656-0250.
