Earlene Martz, Ozarka College Finance technician, retired recently after twenty-six years of service. Mrs. Martz was honored at a retirement celebration on Friday, September 30, 2022. Colleagues were in attendance and shared stories, voiced their sincere appreciation, and wished her many happy years of retirement.

Beginning work at Ozarka in 1996, Martz began serving in the finance department where she has worked tirelessly these many years to help Ozarka students and her colleagues. Earlene announced her upcoming retirement from Ozarka earlier this year and the Ozarka finance department gathered to celebrate her 26 years of dedicated service to the College.

"Earlene performed many roles in the finance department during her time at Ozarka including accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable, " said Tina Wheelis, executive vice president of finance and administration. "She was always willing to take on additional duties and responsibilities. She will be missed. "

From all of your Ozarka Family, we wish you well, Earlene!