UAB recently recognized 40 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, ranging from five years to 35 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB, with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology had eight individuals recognized for 20 or more years of service for 2025, marking longstanding dedication within the department. They are Jacqueline Feldman, M.D., Charles Ford, M.D., and Nathan B. Smith, M.D. (35 years); Stephen Davis (25 years); and Russell Butler, April Michelle Charles, Peter Penherski, M.D., and April Rich. (20 years).
"Their commitment, expertise, and loyalty are the foundation of our department’s excellence,” said Adrienne Lahti, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology. “Each milestone represents years of service to our patients, our learners, and one another, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting impact these individuals have made on UAB.”
The comprehensive list of Service Awards recipients is as follows:
35 years
Jacqueline Feldman, M.D.
Charles Ford, M.D.
Nathan B. Smith, M.D.
25 years
Stephen Davis
20 years
Russell Butler
April Michelle Charles
Peter Penherski, M.D.
April Rich
15 years
Sonya L. Carter
Andria Davis
Peter Hendricks, Ph.D.
Heather Kwok
Jodi Paul
Katherine E. Stephens
Samantha W. White
10 years
Rachael Belue
Melissa Bryant
Irena Bukelis, M.D.
Camelia Busby
John Dantzler, Ph.D.
Richard B. De Shazo
Johnny Hughes
Kenneth A. Megahee
Eric Nelson
Bethany F. Pottratz
Noah W. Sweat
Melaine E. Walton
5 years
Lindsey R. Atkins
Davis N. Bradford, M.D.
Connie Chang, M.D.
La Toya A. Cooper
Erica Harris Green
Junghee Lee, Ph.D.
Kristine Lokken, Ph.D.
Matthew Macaluso, D.O.
Tangie L. McCray
Andrew J. Meddaugh
Kourtney L. Simmons
Nicholas A. Toth
Badhma Valaiyapathi, Ph.D.