Celebrating Milestones: 162 Associates Recognized for Years of Service
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, HaysMed proudly celebrated the remarkable commitment of its 2025 Service Award recipients. This year, 162 Associates were recognized for reaching significant career milestones, honored every five years of service.
These individuals represent the heart of HaysMed’s mission. Their dedication not only strengthens our organization but also deeply impacts the communities we serve across Hays and western Kansas where our Associates live and raise their families. Their sustained contributions have helped elevate the quality of care we provide and reinforce our commitment to compassionate, community-centered healthcare.
HaysMed is grateful for their service and proud to celebrate their achievements.
Those recognized were:
40 Years:
Susan Amrein
35 Years:
Lisa Dinkel
Michelle Jensen
Martha Lambert
Melissa Portenier
Kathy Sulzman
30 Years:
Myron Applequist
Amy Braun
Marjorie Dreiling
Sara Dunn
Teresa Heimann
Zita Klaus
Chris Markus
Bob McAnany
James Mulkey
Bryan Noone
Marilyn Pfannenstiel
Bob Schumacher
Angel Smith
Jane Soukup
Linda Stefan
Janice Tholen
Kristi Williams
25 Years:
Jennifer Bethel
Amy Burr
Lindsey Dreiling
Laura Ellison
Jane Geist
Chrissy Haynes
Shawn Landers
Theresa Roe
Heidi Schlautman
Jessica Seib
Carol Young
20 Years:
Sharon Bittel
Dr. Shanon Custer
Denise DeBoer
Delli Delimont
Heidi Gohl
Dr. Michelle Pope
Terri Rohr
Annette Herman
Kinsey Post
Chanc Salmans
Susie Kohlrus
Dr. Kurt Rider
Kim Taylor
Rich Peckham
Cheryl Robben
Karen Wagner
Alan Wamser
15 Years:
Jessica Albers
Riana Bates
Dr. Brandon Cunningham
Carol Geist
Fernando Guzman-Soto
Chrissy Hoff
Trese Holle
Jayne Inlow
Amber Irwin
Allison Jones
Carly Leiker
Christy Lemuz
Lori Post
Megan Richard
Autumn Robbins
Shana Rome
Dr. Andrea Sandoval
Anissa Sonntag
Shae Veach
10 Years:
Cassandra Armbruster
Laci Callis
Mayra Cano
Rick Colmenero
Gina Garnall
Krista Dechant
Bailey Dinkel
Amber Gabel
Melisa Garrison
Andrea Hoffman
Dr. Tim Hoskins
Tina Jecha
Heather Karlin
Omelia Klein
Reaghan Krone
Kim Leiker
Arika Livesay
Dr. Ernesto Lopez-Corona
Shelby Lynch
Dr. Patrick Marecic
Amanda McCall
Taylor Pfannenstiel
Jenna Scherrer
Christina Schmidt
Dr. Nathan Smith
Brenda Soto Cabral
Margie Straub
Kelsey Stum
Camille Suchy
Amber Thompson
Hali Trabert
Cory Weber
Kaysha Weigel
Dr. Derek Yarmer
Melanie Zeller
5 Years:
Katie Adams
Macee Altman
Jana Bieberle
Kelli Blanchett
Kathie Brooks
Meghan Brown
Dr. Isaac Chambers
Mackenzie Crawford
Sandra Dale
Mikayla Dietz
Sabrina Dietz
Emily Dubber
Kelly Dysinger
Laurel Ellis
Brooke Fabrizius
Kelly Ford
Monica Gabel
Brandon Gottschalk
Maci Gottschalk
Travena Haselhorst
Dr. Jeffery Henry
Ruth Hoffman
Ashley Jacobs
Rachel Johnson
Karen Kisner
Amy Knipp
Samantha Laneve
Emily Lang
Audra Leiker
Jeanie Meis
Dylan Moore
Cassidy Pywell
Crystal Quint
Edali Ratzlaff
Amanda Ray
Kylee Sander
Geralyn Schippers
Chris Schumacher
Sharon Schumacher
Olivia Scott
Ethan Stanton
Garrett Stoecklein
Joshua Strine
Dr. Douglas Tangel
Morgan Tebo
Melanie Tilton
Erica Towne
Joyce Ventura
Dr. Kalyan Wagle
Rystal Waldman
Joshua Walker
Maddie Weber
Tina Wellbrock
Haley Wilson
Laura Witt
Lauren Wright
Alyvia Zeigler