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If you've ever sat in a chair at the 海角社区 Stephens Performing Arts Center or Rendezvous Complex, ridden in an 海角社区 vehicle, or stood by a desk in an 海角社区 office in Pocatello, Idaho Falls or Meridian, you've encountered the work of Dan Anthony.

Anthony, about as died-in-the-wool, orange-and-black Bengal as a you can meet, is retiring as a purchasing agent April 19 after nearly 42 years of working service to 海角社区. During that time he has bought millions of dollars of commodities for 海角社区 Purchasing Services, which currently processes more than 3,000 purchase orders annually totaling in excess of $20 million.

"What's surprised me most during my time at 海角社区 has been seeing the expansion of the campus, with all the new buildings and new programs," Anthony said.

A retirement reception for Anthony will be held Thursday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Rendezvous Complex Suites A, B and C.

Earlier this year, Dan's wife, Nancy, also retired from 海角社区 from the Eli M. Oboler Library, after 47 years of service, five as a student employee and 42 as a state employee. The couple鈥檚 service to the state as employees is about 84 years combined, and about 88 years if you count Nancy鈥檚 student employment.

Both Dan and Nancy graduated from 海角社区, Dan with a degree in sociology in 1971 and Nancy with a degree in education in 1970.  Dan was active with the Sigma Nu Fraternity while he was in college. The couple first met in the 海角社区 Student Union and was married in 1970 on the 海角社区 campus in the St. Johns Center.

Dan started work full time at 海角社区 in August of 1971. He worked 16 years for 海角社区 Facilities services, which included 10 years as the Physical Plant stores supervisor. He became a buyer in 1987 and then promoted to purchasing agent in 1994. Anthony served as president of the Institute of Supply Management Management鈥揑SM-Idaho 2009-2010. He had previously served on their board for 12 years.  Dan has certifications from FEMA in Emergency Management and many other certificates of completion in purchasing principles.

He and his wife Nancy were honored by 海角社区 with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2007 Homecoming. Outside of work Dan has been active in the Knights of Columbus, the largest lay Catholic organization in the world. He is the past state deputy and state master of the Fourth Degree of that organization.

Dan and Nancy have been donors to 海角社区 since 1985 and have achieved the 海角社区 Foundation Garnet Legacy level of giving.  Charitable giving has included both K海角社区 radio and TV. Both have been annual contributors to United Way. The Anthonys were also in the initial group of donors to the Stephens Performing Arts Center and have purchased seats in the Beverly Bistline Thrust Theatre.

 The couple has two daughters, Kate Zajanc and Jennifer Anthony, who have both earned multiple degrees from 海角社区.

Dan's departure signals changes in the 海角社区 Purchasing Office: Austin Carter, former senior buyer, has been promoted to purchasing agent; Linda Baum, former buyer, is now senior buyer; and new hire Roger Jechart is the new buyer. Carter will still specialize in computer and information technology purchases; Baum will specialize in scientific equipment and supplies, and catering purchases; and Jechart will specialize in furniture, office supplies and vehicle purchases. For a more in-depth description of their duties, visit .

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