HSRC staff celebrate milestones of service to North Carolina

During the HSRC Annual Picnic in September 2026, HSRC recognized staff members who had achieved significant milestones of service to the state. Congratulations to Laura Sandt, Kristin Blank, Chris Gomola, and Stephen Heiny!

Laura Sandt, 20 years of service
Kristin Blank, 15 years of service
Chris Gomola, 10 years of service
Stephen Heiny, 10 years of service

A woman stands indoors by a large window, smiling and holding a plaque from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work. — Laura Sandt

Three people sit on a couch holding certificates at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, with the centers sign on the wall behind them. — Kristin Blank, Stephen Heiny, Chris Gomola