Alumni Awards

Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award

Dr. James Plummer '06 is the College’s 2022 recipient of the Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award. He joins an exceptional group of graduates who personify academic success, professional achievement, and a deep commitment to community service. For nearly five decades, beginning with his role as a US Army Medical Corpsman in 1973, Dr. Plummer has raised a hand to serve and help others.

Following his tour with the US Army, Dr. Plummer joined the US Postal Service for a successful 25-year career. His retirement was short-lived as he soon transitioned from the oldest government division to the newest, joining the Department of Homeland Security as a Screening Manager from 2002-2005. While the work was rewarding, Dr. Plummer felt he had unfinished business and decided to return to the classroom. He re-enrolled at the College to complete his Associate in Applied Science degree, which began in 1977 and ultimately concluded in 2006.

His degree completion led to several managerial roles with the American Red Cross, Exam One, Rosemont College, Penn Medicine, Crozer-Keystone Health System, Philadelphia University of Osteopathic Medicine, and Axia Women's Health. Recently, Dr. Plummer became the Director of Operations for the Behavioral Health Service Line at St. Luke's University Health Network in Allentown. His current position offers a chance to help patients maximize their mental health needs, improving their overall physical health.

Dr. Plummer likes to tell people to never stop learning. Following his advice, he has undertaken a remarkable academic journey. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007 and a Master of Science--Healthcare Management degree in 2010, both from Rosemont College, finishing with a 4.0 GPA. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business for a Certificate of Leadership in 2012, followed by Eastern University's Master of Business Administration--Health Care Administration program in 2015. His classwork continued towards concurrent studies in the Master of Science--Healthcare Law from the University of Oklahoma (virtually) and the Thomas Jefferson University Doctor of Management--Management and Strategic Leadership programs, successfully graduating from both in 2020. Now, his sights are set on a fifth post-graduate degree, enrolling in the Master of Science--Public Administration program at Villanova University. When not sitting in a classroom, he also leads them as an Adjunct Faculty for the College of Business and Leadership at Eastern University.

Dr. Plummer proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Penn Foundation and Delco Medical Society and volunteers as a Fellow with the Thomas Jefferson University Institute of System Wisdoms, the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society at Eastern University, and as a mentor with the Delaware County Community College Alumni Association. Last December, he was named an Outstanding Alumni for his studies and service at Eastern University. It is safe to say that in addition to his rigorous and unmatched academic achievements, Dr. Plummer also exemplifies the commitment to community service that is so essential to the Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award.

Alumni Professional Achievement Award

Scott Sauer ’03 is the Chief Operating Officer for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the sixth-largest mass transit agency in the United States. His work includes overseeing various operations that provide over 300 million unlinked passenger trips per year. SEPTA operates a vast network of fixed-route services, including bus, subway, light rail, trolleybus, Regional Rail, and ADA Paratransit and Shared Ride Programs in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester Counties, as well as services into New Jersey and Delaware.

Mr. Sauer joined SEPTA in 1990 as a Surface Train Operator and cross-qualified as a Light Rail and Bus operator. Three years later, he transferred to operating Subway/Elevated Trains. Throughout his thirty-two-year career, he has held the roles of Transportation Manager, Safety Officer, Manager Operational Safety and Assistant General Manager, System Safety. His current position involved leading operations through the COVID-19 pandemic as ridership fell nearly 90% and thousands of his colleagues became ill or tested positive for the virus. Previously, he also planned and executed SEPTA service to support the 2018 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship Parade, which helped nearly 500,000 people travel to special events in and around the City of Philadelphia.

In 2017, Mr. Sauer became the head of SEPTA Operations. He oversees more than 8,000 dedicated employees operating and maintaining 2,845 revenue-generating vehicles on 152 routes, covering more than 2,200 square miles across 600 miles of track. His division is also overseeing the acquisition and rollout of new multi-level rail cars, SEPTA’s Trolley Modernization Program, and the Authority’s comprehensive capital program focusing on state of good repair, facility improvements, fleet upgrades, and station accessibility. As a Certified Safety Professional and accident investigator, he has developed and implemented various corporate programs, including the Agency Safety, Emergency Management, and Accident & Illness Prevention Plans.

Mr. Sauer graduated with an Associate in Science in Business Administration from Delaware County Community College in 2003. After graduating, he later went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2006 and a Master in Science in Environmental Protection and Safety Management from Saint Joseph’s University in 2009. He is also a second-generation transit professional following in the footsteps of his late father, who spent 30 years delivering transit services for the Philadelphia Transportation Company and SEPTA before retiring in 1995.

For more information about Sharon and her inspiring story, visit www.dccc.edu/alumni-news.

 

Ron Bradley '80
Vice President, Gas Department of PECO Energy

Dr. Rodney Bradley '01
Professor/Musician/
Mentor/Servant

Yeshu Conn '09,
AGNP, OCN, MSN, MBA
Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Oncology Certified Nurse at Duke University Medical Center

Gary Dauberman '99
Screenwriter 
Annabelle (2014)
Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Stephen King's It (2017) 
The Nun (2018)

Scott McAllister '80
Deputy Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

Audra McLauhglin '13
Season 6 finalist on The Voice, aspiring
country music and pop singer

Patrick Viesti '08

Order Execution Manager, Data Center and Infrastructure Build, Cloud Infrastructure Services, Products and Innovation at SAP. SAP Autism at Work Advocate and Team Member; Panelist, United Nations World Autism Day 2015