Theresa Lambert: SAGE Dining Services

At 87 years old, banquet waitress Theresa Lambert is called in to man the register in the cafeteria, perform jobs of a cook, and serve food. “I’m a jack of all trades,” Lambert said.

“She maintains the same diligent stamina no matter how long she works,” SAGE Dining Service Manager Jerry Hammer said.

After Lambert’s husband died, she “had to go out and find a job, and that’s what caused me to go out and be a banquet waitress.”

Lambert also got a job working for the court system. At this job, she typed letters for women to establish a court order so they could obtain child support.

Though she retired from the court system in 1989, Lambert continued to work for SAGE Dining Services, who she has been with for 20 years. Lambert came to JC with the company about four years ago. “I enjoy working. Everyone has been nice to me,” Lambert said.

Lambert wishes to “continue to work as long as she is able,” according to Hammer.

Kailey Tracy is Copy Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.

Sue Greig: Campus Service Coordinator

Campus Service Coordinator Sue Greig, class of ‘78, sits in her office twirling her class ring on her finger and typing away at her computer. Greig is the gatekeeper to holding events on campus.

“I oversee the school calendar and handle the entire inside and outside usage of the building. I handle all ring orders. I serve as an administrative assistant to the facilities department,” Greig said. Greig worked as Director of Alumni Relations for 15 years, but quit when it was cut to part time.

Due to the large amount of jobs and campus renovations, Greig has moved offices many times. She has been moved to the office next to the new bathrooms and now to her office in the guidance hallway. “Since I’ve been here I’ve been moved five times. I feel like they’re going to move me to the loading dock,” Greig said.

“I enjoy just being here at John Carroll. As an alumna, John Carroll was so much a part of my life and I’m fortunate to give back,” Greig said.

 Chioma Iheoma is an Opinion Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.

Kurt Sudbrink: Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Students may not recognize him as he strums along in Music Ministry, but Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kurt Sudbrink, class of ‘88, is returning to his roots by playing guitar in Mass.

“It’s a passion of mine, so any time I can play guitar during a workday makes it a great workday,” Sudbrink said.

Sudbrink attended JC, and his father worked as the principal from 1974 to 1990, so he “grew up around the school.”

He is drawn to JC because “every day I feel a little closer to him by working here … I am very proud to be a part of a place that he loved so much,” Sudbrink said.

As part of his job, Sudbrink contacts alumni and other people in the community about connecting financially, through volunteering, and “spreading the good news of [JC] in the community.” Students don’t see him often because his office is in St. Joseph’s Hall.

“It is such a joy to do this work for such a place that [I] love so much,” Sudbrink said.

Martha Schick is the Multimedia Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.

Stewart Walker: Director of Facilities

Order forms for toilet paper, air vents, and bleach are just as likely to come across Stewart Walker’s desk as federal and state building permits and notices of Health Department inspections.

As Director of Facilities, he works to keep the school clean, safe, and running smoothly.

Walker’s main responsibility is coordinating the facilities and cleaning staff, as well as the outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers, and has taken the lead in implementing JC’s Master Facilities Plan.

Walker is also JC’s direct connection with outside agencies and entities. On a regular basis he deals with representatives of the town of Bel Air, state and local police officials, and government agencies like the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Having been in his position since Jan. 10, 2010, Walker says his favorite part about JC is interacting with the students when he gets the chance. “There’s always a few kids that get thrown my way during senior project and I love working with them.”

 Bryan Doherty is an Opinion Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.