Quality Service, Quality People Awards
Each year, the Quality Service, Quality People Awards are presented to Finance & Business employees who exemplify the organization’s “quality service, quality people” motto.
2008
2008 Finance & Business
Quality Service, Quality People Awards
April 23, 2008
Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
To conclude the 2008 Spring Retreat, Senior Vice President of Finance and Business/Treasurer Gary Schultz and Vice President of Finance and Business Al Horvath recognized four outstanding F&B employees with the first ever Quality Service, Quality People Awards.
Winners
The Diversity Award
The Diversity Award was given to Carol Eicher, assistant director of Human Resources at Hospitality Services, for her contributions and support toward the goals of F&B’s Framework to Foster Diversity.
The Mentoring/Guidance Award
For her commitment to assisting fellow F&B employees succeed, Assistant Director for the University Budget Office Lee Ann Candor was awarded the Mentoring/Guidance Award.
The Leadership Award
Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety at the Office of Physical Plant Kate Lumley-Sapanski’s hard work and skills to help lead F&B to success won her the Leadership Award.
The Customer Service Award
For his commitment and quality service given to F&B and its customers, Bruce Rohrbach, project manager at the Office of Physical Plant, was awarded the Customer Service Award.
Nominees
The Mentoring/Guidance Award
Marcia Coleman – Staff Assistant VI, Office of the Corporate Controller
Greg Minner – Regional Director, Housing & Food Services, Commonwealth Campuses, Auxiliary and Business Services
Ron Swope – Director of Business Services, Penn State Mont Alto
The Leadership Award
Dan Heist – Director, Office of Internal Audit
Michael Hartman – Manager, Information Systems and Records, Human Resources
Gary Langsdale– University Risk Officer, Office of the Corporate Controller
Denny Stewart – Director of Business Services, Penn State Altoona
The Diversity Award
Carol Eicher – Assistant Director Human Resources – Hospitality Services, Auxiliary & Business Services
The Customer Service Award
Terry Achey – Director of Facilities, College of Medicine
Jane Agnelly – Financial Officer III, Office of the Corporate Controller
Marcia Coleman – Staff Assistant VI, Office of the Corporate Controller
Gail Durachko – Senior Financial Analyst, Office of the Corporate Controller
Danielle Fritchman – Staff Assistant VIII, Human Resources
Carol Griffin – Administrative Assistant II, Human Resources
Lisa Holliday – Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources
Corie McCall – Staff Assistant VI, Procurement Services, Auxiliary & Business Services
Andrew Ritter – Facilities Project Coordinator, Office of Physical Plant
Connie Stover – Assistant Contracts Coordinator, Office of the Corporate Controller
Radiation Protection Team – David Bertocchi, Eric Boeldt, Gregory Herman, Mark Linsley, Susan Morlang, and James Wiggins
2006
Jason Bush, director of Business and Finance at Penn State New Kensington
Several of Jason’s colleagues at Penn State New Kensington nominated him for the 2006 Quality Service, Quality People Award, filling their nomination letters with examples of his sound business sense and down-to-earth management style. Many noted that his careful stewardship of University funds and genuine concern for his staff have been key to ensuring the campus’ vitality at a time of budget cuts and other financial challenges. Larry Pollock, chancellor of Penn State New Kensington, praised Jason’s “integrity, energy, and competency,” describing him as an “exceptional” administrator. Under Jason’s leadership, his colleagues say, the budget stays balanced—and the staff stays engaged, motivated, and inspired.
Jason Bush accepts the Quality Service, Quality People 2006 Award from Gary Schultz at the December 15, 2006 ceremony at the Nittany Lion Inn.
Larry Pollock, New Kensington Chancellor; Arlene Hall, New Kensington Director of Academic Affairs; award winner Jason Bush, New Kensington Director of Business & Finance; and Gary Schultz, Senior Vice President for Finance & Business/Treasurer.
2005
Lysa Holland, Department of Environmental Health and Safety
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2004
Deb Blythe, Office of Physical Plant
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2003
Trash to Treasure Team (Fraser Grigor, Michele Guisewite, Albert Matyasovsky, Paul Ruskin, and Ford Stryker)
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2002
Hazardous Materials Safety and Disposal Team (Les Gordon, Kevin Myers, and Nate Black)
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Peggy Achey, The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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