Cheer for a Peer
Spotlight on Caring Pioneers
We know it's important to recognize those who go above and beyond. After all, Pioneers pull together and help one another to get the job done. Cheer for a Peer gives everyone the opportunity to recognize and celebrate greatness. All those receiving a cheer win $3 awarded to their ACES Dining Dollars Account as a token of our gratitude.
Nominate a worthy Pioneer today and look at all the excellence listed below that proves how much our community cares.
Spotlight on Caring Pioneers
Each month a Cheer for a Peer winner is in the spotlight for investing their time and talent in extraordinary ways to make Alfred State great.
November 2025
Department
Facilities
Nominated By
Peter McClain and Adam Fitzpatrick
A Reason to Cheer
Shyann and Kyle have taken over the search of state surplus property for the college and over the past year they have returned tremendous value in vehicles and other assets from other state agencies which directly support our facilities, Automotive, Heavy Equipment, and Truck & Diesel curricula.
October 2025
Department
Technology Services
Nominated By
Thress Cody
A Reason to Cheer
Dilan is always doing his best to help us in the Building Trades Department. He puts the extra effort into explaining what is going on. Often, he follows up by giving us additional information on how to get the help we need when things go wrong. He always is providing excellent customer service.
September 2025
Department
Agriculture and Vet Tech
Nominated By
Patricia Eshelman
A Reason to Cheer
Jen listens to all of us without judging, goes out of her way to solve issues, and just rolls with all of our shenanigans. Specifically, she is a big help with the behind-the-scenes action (copying, scheduling, and overall finding answers) and does it all with a calm facade. You make us feel heard.
2026 Cheer for a Peer Nominees
| Date | Name | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25 | Emily Lookhoff | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Carol Hannon | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Kassidy Howard | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Tim Bocchi | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Joe Martin | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Jim Buell | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Mollie Schilling | Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
| 3/25 | Allen Raish | Math & Physics |
| 3/25 | Lynn Hayes | Student Success |
| 3/25 | Diedra Cardamone | Student Success |
| 3/25 | David Kimball | Student Success |
| 3/25 | Tim Chase | Student Success |
| 3/25 | Nicole Davis | Math & Physics |
| 3/25 | Philip Schierer | Math & Physics |
| 3/25 | David Kendall | Math & Physics |
| 3/25 | Molly Andrus | Marketing Communications |
| 3/19 | Aric Bryant | Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology |
| 3/12 | Emily Lookhoff | Math and Physics |
| 3/3 | Shane Joyce | Architecture and Design |
| 3/3 | Beth Joyce | Architecture and Design |
| 3/3 | Kimberly Howard | Nursing |
| 3/3 | Mark Whitman | Criminal Justice |
| 3/3 | Mohamed Eleshaky | Mechanical and Electrical Eng. Tech. |
| 3/3 | Elizabeth Joyce | Architecture and Design |
| 3/3 | Andrew Smith | Automotive |
| 3/3 | Rebecca Milner | Culinary Arts |
| 3/3 | Jill Crandall | CARE |
| 3/3 | Alexandra Hoffman | Library |
| 3/3 | Bridget Jacobs | Institutional Research |
| 3/3 | Angela Allen | Student Records Financial Services |
| 2/27 | Michelle Francisco | Business Affairs |
| 2/23 | Jennifer Graves | SAT Administration |
| 2/12 | Liz Velia | Facilities |
| 2/11 | Adam Faulkner | Building Trades |
| 2/11 | Jed Sawyer | Building Trades |
| 2/11 | Kris Ross | Facilities |
| 2/3 | Justin Cornelius | Student Affairs |
| 2/3 | Jess Lippa | Health and Wellness |
| 1/29 | Shane Roush | IT |
| 1/24 | Mike Waters | Facilities |
| 1/24 | Tim Greenthal | Facilities |
| 1/23 | Tim Chase | Math & Physics |
| 1/23 | Nicole Davis | Math & Physics |
| 1/23 | Travis Matteson | English & Humanities |
| 1/22 | Tim Chase | Math & Physics |
| 1/22 | Kassidy Howard | Math & Physics |
| 1/22 | Tim Bocchi | Math & Physics |