TV Academy President Todd Leavitt and Gregory Sims, human resources director, handed out the organization's first staff service plaques at the 2003 holiday party. With 23 years seniority at the Academy, Awards Vice President John Leverence topped the list of 13 staffers who were saluted for five or more years work.

Gregory Sims, Todd Leavitt and John Leverence

Julie Shore

Lisa Fike

The informal ceremony recognized a total of 158 years experience. Here's a list of the longest-serving employees and what they do.

John Leverence (23 years)

vice president, awards

Price Hicks (18)

director, educational programs & services

Julie Shore (18)

primetime awards director

Gail Polevoi (16)

editor, emmy magazine

Barbara Chase (14)

director, membership

Lisa Mashburn-Fike (14)

controller

Rosa Madonna (12)

subscription/administrative coordinator,
emmy magazine

Sheri Ebner (11)

primetime awards administrator

Nora Tyree (10)

accounting manager

Robert O’Donnell (10)

director, activities

Louise Danton (9)

primetime awards manager

Veronica Rosales (7)

staff accountant

Victoria Campobasso (6)

theater manager