The Lakeland Community College Alumni and Friends Network proudly announces the 2024 inductees to the Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame. Lori Ann Reigert '97 and Anthony Stachnik, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN '03 will be honored alongside the class of '25 inductees in a joint ceremony planned for fall 2025.

Lori Ann Reigert, a 1997 Lakeland graduate, went on to earn a bachelor's degree in human development and family science from The Ohio State University in 1999. At Ohio State, Reigert joined Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society, and received scholarships awarded to students of outstanding character and service. She made Columbus her home for 20 years. Her great-grandmother, Alta Reigert, was an early Lakeland Community College Board of Trustees member and owned The Madison Press.

Reigert excelled in sales and marketing, rising to No. 2 nationally in Refreshment Services at Columbus Aramark and winning their 2013 CEO "Circle of Excellence" award. Later, as a trade acceleration manager with ENVISION LLC, she ranked No. 3 regionally in sales volume. A passionate volunteer, Reigert organized numerous charity drives and participated in cancer prevention fundraisers. She passed away in 2016 at age 40 from Clear Cell Sarcoma and is being inducted posthumously.

Anthony Stachnik, a 2003 Lakeland nursing graduate, furthered his education with a BSN in 2014 and an MBA in 2023 from Ohio University. Currently serving as chief nursing officer at University Hospitals (UH) Lake West Medical Center, Stachnik began his career at UH Cleveland Medical Center in 2003. He has held several nursing management roles and is a UH Leadership Institute graduate.

Stachnik's teams have achieved high patient satisfaction scores and multiple American Association of Critical Care Nurses awards. The Greater Cleveland Nurses Association has twice recognized him for Faces of Care and as an Aspiring Nurse Leader. Active in his community, Stachnik has coached youth baseball since 1994, served as Euclid Boys League Commissioner since 2006, and was named a Citizen of the Year. He also serves on the Windsor-Laurelwood Board of Governors.

“Honoring distinguished alumni each year is a true privilege," said Mike Thomas, alumni representative for The Lakeland Foundation Board of Directors. "Our alumni consistently make meaningful contributions that benefit both Lakeland and the broader community. The Alumni Hall of Fame is an excellent way to celebrate their accomplishments and maintain their connection to the college. By joining this elite group, Lori and Anthony have solidified a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of Lakeland students."

Established in 2006, the Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame honors alumni who personify Lakeland's ideals and tradition of excellence, bring distinction to their alma mater through their outstanding achievements, have made an impact on the quality of life of their communities, and who serve as an inspiration to current Lakeland students. Previously inducted members of the Hall of Fame established the Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame Scholarship. To date, more than $23,000 has been raised for the scholarship to help Lakeland students achieve their academic goals.

For more information, visit the Lakeland Alumni and Friends Network website.

By: Levi Rex, Marketing Communications Specialist