Secretary's Annual Honor Awards - US Department of Agriculture

Secretary’sAnnualHonorAwardsThursdayOctober 11, 20072:00 pmUnited States Department of Agriculture ★ Jefferson Auditorium, South Building ★ 1400 Independence Avenue, SW ★ Washington, DC

Message from the ActingSecretaryThe Honor Awards Ceremony provides a chance for allof us at USDA to pause for a moment and look bothbackward and forward—to reflect on what we haveaccomplished in the past year and what we hope toachieve in the future. Today, agriculture is at a turningpoint. The markets for our goods are no longer downthe street or across the state; instead, our products areserved on dinner tables around the globe. Biotechnologyis improving the quality, quantity, and nutritional valueof our crops. And ethanol and biodiesel are transforming rural America intoa source of clean and renewable energy. These developments are good forour farm economy; this year we expect record production levels for a varietyof crops, while crop receipts are expected to top $136 billion and exports areforecast to reach $79 billion.But as with any transition, this growth has its challenges. We must adjust ourpolicies so that American agriculture remains competitive in a new hightech,global environment. Our mission must be to encourage modernizationand transformation and not to hinder growth by forcing new developmentsto conform to an old structure. The policies of the past won’t keep Americanagriculture productive in the future.The Farm Bill proposals that we unveiled earlier this year reflect this focus onemerging priorities. Creating those proposals involved tremendous effort fromstaff across USDA, and I thank you for your hard work. I continue to believethat our proposals present a very positive vision for the future of Americanagriculture and it is because of your dedication that this department was ableto condense the thoughts and ideas of so many farmers, ranchers and otherstakeholders into a clear vision.Millions of Americans have come to depend on the highest quality supportand service from USDA, and I appreciate all our employees do to maintainthat standard. Today, we gather to recognize those who have gone above andbeyond the call of duty to provide truly exceptional service. Their effortshave produced impressive results that have benefited our department and thepeople we serve. I hope you’ll join me in thanking and congratulating themfor their accomplishments.

60THSecretary’s Honor Awards CeremonyU n i t e d S t a t e s D e p a r t m e n t o f A g r i c u l t u r eThomas Jefferson Memorial AuditoriumMusical PreludePresentation of Colors“National Anthem”Pledge of AllegianceWelcome and Introduction ofthe Secretary of AgricultureSecretary’s MessagePresentation of AwardsArmed Forces Color GuardDonna CarterOffice of Human Capital ManagementThe Honorable Boyd K. RutherfordAssistant Secretary for AdministrationMr. Boyd K. RutherfordAssistant Secretary for AdministrationThe Honorable Chuck ConnerActing Secretary of AgricultureActing Secretary ConnerSecretary’s Honor AwardsEnhancing International Competitiveness of American AgricultureEnhancing the Competitiveness and Sustainability of Rural Farm EconomiesSupporting Increased Economic Opportunities and Improved Quality of Life in Rural AmericaEnhancing Protection and Safety of the Nation’s Agriculture and Food SupplyImproving the Nation’s Nutrition and HealthProtecting and Enhancing the Nation’s Natural Resource Base and EnvironmentSupporting the President’s Management Agenda and Civil RightsHeroism and Emergency Responseii

William A. Jump Memorial AwardThe William A. Jump Memorial Award is presented annually to Federal employees underthe age of 37 in recognition of outstanding service in the field of public administration.The award is given in memory of William A. Jump who for many years was the distinguishedBudget and Finance Officer of the Department of Agriculture.Dr. Daniel E. Salmon AwardThe Dr. Daniel E. Salmon Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributionsand notable service in the public’s interest by a federally employed veterinarian whohas no more than 10 years of service. This award was established in 1985 to honor thefirst director of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industryand is sponsored annually by the National Association of Federal Veterinarians.President’s Volunteer Service Awards and Call to Service AwardThe President’s Volunteer Service Awards and Call to Service Award are presented toUSDA employees who have significantly contributed community volunteer service tomeet national or community needs.Closing Remarks, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Margo McKayOff-Stage Announcer, Mr. Ron Buckhalt, Agricultural Research ServiceAudience will be seated promptly at 1:45 p.m.Please stand during the presentation of colors and remain standinguntil the colors retire.Reception for the Award Recipients and their guests immediatelyfollowing the Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony located on theJamie L. Whitten Building Patioiii

2007Honor Awards Recipients

Enhancing International Competitivenessof American AgricultureINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSAudit, Review and ComplianceBranch, Agricultural Marketing Service,Fredericksburg, VirginiaJames L. Riva, Group LeaderFor implementation of the BeefExport Verification Program tofurther Worldwide Marketing ofU.S. Agricultural Products.Group Members:Edith Nicholle Adams, Glenn Brown, Miguel Caceres, Michael Dinkel, CarrieEllis, Phil Frederick, Martin Friesenhahn, Corey Gilbert, Patricia Heckart, DavidHildreth, John Hollifield, Alan Kohles, Gary Mahnke, Julius Moody, John Ridgely,Vickie Robertson, Steve Ross, Samantha Simon, Steven Rick Skinner, Dana K.Stahl, Darrell Wilson, Diana YoungBSE Risk Status Dossier Team, Animaland Plant Health Inspection Service,Washington, DCJohn Greifer, Group LeaderFor exceptional effort in preparingthe submission that led torecognition of the United States as a controlled-risk country for bovine spongiformencephalopathy by the World Organization for Animal Health.Group Members:Elizabeth A. Barrett, Debra E. Beasley, Elizabeth M. Brown, Gary Colgrove,Michael John David, Lisa A. Ferguson, Brain James McCluskey, Christina J. Myer,Dorothy A. Roe, Keith A. Zotti

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug AdministrationGroup Members:Neal Bataller, Burt Allan PritchettForeign Agricultural Service Group Members:Wendell James Dennis, David Alan EgelhoferFood Safety and Inspection Service Group Members:Chuanfa Guo, Melissa Anne Lowman

Enhancing the Competitiveness and Sustainability ofRural Farm EconomicsINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTS2005 Hurricane Recovery Effort, Farm Service Agency, Alexandria, LouisianaWillie Cooper, Group LeaderFor tireless effort, personal resilience and commitment to administer disasterprograms to producers affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.Group Members:Kirk Smith, Sondra Mayberry, Sharlene Daigle, Barbara Leger, Deirdre Lemelle,Ronald Boudreaux, Brenda Champagne, Bertha Guy, Juanita Clements, TheronGraves, Regan Knight, Jeff Dufresne, Darlene Arceneaux, Patrick Babineaux,Susie Saint, Jan East, Mack McCraney, Stacey Milton, Karen Bennet, LarryThibodeaux, Laura Granger, Diane Guidry, Kim Hebert, May Maze, CindySchexnider, Tim Landry, Gerard Labbe, Rose Bordelon, Sonja Winchester,Marilyn Rousseau, Marion Simoneaux, Jeff Dufresne, Cheryl Simon, JamesHarvey, Thomas McClelland, Robert R. Manuel

Diversity Outreach Team for the2007 Census of Agriculture, NationalAgricultural Statistics Service,Washington, DCRay Garibay, Group LeaderFor extraordinary effort andachievement in improvingrepresentation of small anddisadvantaged farmers andranchers in the 2007 Census ofAgriculture.Group Members:Alfonzo Drain, Bill Iwig, Steve Manheimer, Michelle Radice, Peggy StringerMidwestern Regional Office, Business Practices and ResidentAgent Units, Grain Inspection, Packers, and StockyardsAdministration, Des Moines, IowaBryice Alan Wilke, Group LeaderFor correcting the illicit weighing practices that existedat twenty-eight livestock markets in the eleven stateMidwestern Region resulting in enhanced competitivenessand sustainability of rural economics.Group Members:William Arce-Arana, Gayle Barnett, Dewey Blatchford, Arian DeBlieck, AdamFast, Jerry Garner, Robert Merritt, Steve Pappaducas, Glenn Plumley, Terry Ryno,Julie Shamblin

Supporting Increased Economic Opportunities andImproved Quality of Life in Rural AmericaINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSDavid P. Grahn, Office of the General Counsel, Arlington,VirginiaFor leadership and creativity by providing RuralDevelopment with legal guidance, that has enhanced theeconomic vitality of Rural America.Multi-Family Housing Prepayment Settlement Team, RuralDevelopment, Washington, DCLaurence Anderson and Alicia Peden, Group LeadersFor saving taxpayers an estimated $3-4 billion byestablishing an improved settlement regime to resolve claimsarising from Congress’ retroactive modification of Multi-Family regulations.Group Members:George VonPless, Edward Duval, Cynthia Foxworth,Melinda PriceSocial-Economic Benefit Analysis SystemWorking Group, Rural Development,Washington, DC and Columbia, MissouriWilliam F. Hagy, III and Dr. Thomas Johnson, Group LeadersFor outstanding achievement in the development of the Social-Economic BenefitAnalysis System, that identified seven quantitative direct and indirect measuresof local and regional economic performance of rural projects funded under RuralDevelopment’s Business Programs.Group Members:Diane Berger, William Smith, Gary Tarr, Enrique Perez, Michael Foore, MarkSanborn, Bert Roepe, Dr. Dennis Robinson

Enhancing Protection and Safety of the Nation’sAgriculture and Food SupplyINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSAvian Influenza Working Group, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DCPerfecto R. Santiago, Group LeaderFor significant contributions in the development of the Agency’s plan to prepare for,respond to, and recover from an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza inthe United States.Group Members:Richard Brown, Edward Confino, Bhabani Dey, Peter Evans, Michael Gabriel,Pam Ogasawara, Laurie Segna, William Shaw, Daniel Smigal, Jeff Tarrant, Dr.Rasika Tripathy, Leonard Uptain, Geraldine Woods, Tara Balsley, Bonnie Buntain

Food Safety Education for At-Risk Audiences Team, Food Safety and Inspection Service,Washington, DCSusan Conley, Food Safety andInspection Service and Stan Hazan,NSF International, Group LeadersFor extraordinary dedication andaccomplishment in protectingpublic health through development,planning, and execution of theReaching At-Risk AudiencesConference, Immune-CompromisedBrochure Series, and the Be FoodSafe Campaign.Group Members:Roger Baker, Matthew Baun, Rowena Becknel, Carol Blake, Linda Eckrich, MaryHarris, Dr. Kristin Holt, Joan Lindenberger, Maria Miranda, Terri Nintemann,Barbara O’Brien, Keith Payne, Daniel Puzo, Heather H. Quesenberry, LauraReiser, Robyn SadagurskyUnited States Public Health Service Group Member:Janice Adams-KingNSF Group Members:Jerry Bowman, Diane HendersonOffice of Communication Group Members:Kevin Conner, Heather Curlett, Susan Gentilo, Patrick O’LearyMarvin J. Grubman, Agricultural Research Service, Greenport,New YorkFor outstanding research of the foot and mouth diseasevirus resulting in the development of a novel vaccine andbiotherapeutic strategy to protect the Nation’s livestock industryfrom this catastrophic disease threat.

Irradiation and Indian Mango Approval Team, Animal and Plant Health InspectionService, Riverdale, MarylandAlan S. Green and Paul Gadh, Group LeadersFor facilitating, against all odds, in a timely manner the import of Indian mangoestreated with newly approved environment-friendly irradiation technology while stillprotecting American agriculture from quarantine pests.Group Members:George “Andy” Ball, Alex Belano, Wayne D. Burnett, Bonita Davis, LottieErikson, Craig Fedchock, Mary Fleming, Robert L. Griffin, Philip Grove, RobertGuillermo, Shannon R. Hamm, Richard R. Kelly, Narcy Klag, Vedpal S. Malik,Andrew L. Malone, Paul G. McGowan, Charles “Ed” Miller (Retired), Leah C.Millar, Melissa L. O’Dell, Ralph Ross (Retired),Vanessa P. Schreier, Jamie L. Simo,Tom Sutton, Jeanne M. VanDersal, Donna L. West, William D. Wesela, Ian C.Winborne, Scott Wood, Larry ZettlerAgricultural Research Service Group Members:Guy J. Hallman, Kenneth Vick, Peter A. FollettDepartment of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection GroupMember:Petrina Evans

Melamine Response Team, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, DCTerri Nintemann, Group LeaderFor exceptional investigative, response, and communicationactivities in protecting the public health and ensuringthe safety of meat from food animals that consumed feedcontaining melamine and related compounds.Group Members:Shannon Ashby, Sara M. Baucher, Mark T. Beutler, Louis Bluhm, Margaret Brown,Michelle Catlin, Ata U. Chaudhry, Steven Cohen, James M. Debres, Gregory J.Derrick, Emilio Esteban, Virginia Felix, Paul J. Flanagan, Michael A. Frisone,William H. Gillingwater, Raquel Hernandez, Michael C. Kain, Patricia Linden,Richard Mackey, Carol Maczka, Cecilia Masaquel, Tamara Mayberry Davis, JamieV. Mercado, Douglas B. Morton, Hongnhung Nguyen, Dennis C. Peterson, CharlesE. Pixley, Mary Porretta, Daniel Skotinicki, William C. Smith, Gary Stronski,Catalina YeeAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service Group Member:Jonathan T. ZackAgricultural Marketing Service Group Member:William T. SessionsSalmonella Sampling Coordination Group, FoodSafety and Inspection Service, Washington, DCSean Fitzgerald Altekruse, Group LeaderFor extraordinary progress in advancingthe critical USDA Food Safety andInspection Service public health program toreduce human exposure to Salmonella in meat and poultry products.Group Members:Don W. Anderson, Nisha O. Antoine, Patricia A. Bennett, Dan Beseris, Jeffrey L.Brown, Amy Chanlongbutra, Nelson R. Clinch, Sharon Costley, Robert J. DeSagun,Denise R. Eblen, Ronald Eckel, Rachel Edelstein, Peter S. Evans, Gail C. Graves,Chaunfa Guo, Laura E. Hulsey, Sharla M. Jennings, Kristopher J. Kennee, SusanA. Knower, David D. LeBarre, Beth R. Leopold, John W. Linville, Harry M. Marks,Veronica J. Miles, Krishna R. Murthy, Mike D. O’Donnell, Mildred B. Rivera, WilliamK. Shaw, Hany Z. Sidrak, Teresa L. Taylor, Robert L. Umholtz, Lisa M. Volk, Patricia L.White, Gerald W. Zirnstein

Improving the Nation’s Nutrition and HealthINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSFood and Nutrition Service SNAP Team,Food and Nutrition Service, Alexandria,VirginiaJudy F. Wilson and Alice H. White,Group LeadersFor fostering integrated, crossprogramand comprehensivenutrition education approaches innutrition assistance programs, resulting in the development of State-wide nutritionaction plans and enhanced cross-program collaboration.Group Members:Jan Adams, Mavia Fletcher, Tamara Gardner, Sheldon Gordon, Joi Hatch, MaryHerrup, Heather Hopwood, Ebony Horry, Shannon Jones, Alice Lockett, RebeccaJ. Mandell, Barbara Martin, Marilyn Myers, Stella Nash, Anita Singh, CherisaToomerLoving Your Family…Initiative Team, Foodand Nutrition Service, Alexandria, VirginiaRebeccca S. Mandell and Alice Lockett,Group LeadersFor development of targetededucational tools to promotehealthier eating habits and increasephysical activity among low-incomefamilies, resulting in innovative materials that minimize cultural, literacy andlanguage barriers.Group Members:Donna Johnson-Bailey, Melissa Walker, Alicia White, Judy Wilson10

Protecting and Enhancing the Nation’s NaturalResource Base and EnvironmentINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSJohn T. Beyer, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fresno,CaliforniaFor successfully pioneering agricultural air quality conservationmeasures in California that offer technical and policy models toUSDA conservationists nationwide.Public Lands Partnership of Delta,Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties,Colorado, Forest Service, Delta, ColoradoMary M. Chapman, Group LeaderFor serving as a model ofcommunity-based collaborationto improve public managementdecisions in ways that helpenhance and maintain diverse, healthy, and viable economies, environments, andcommunities in Western Colorado.The Public Lands Partnership Group Members:Alan Belt, Ralph Files, Nancy Fishering, Art Goodtimes, Stu Krebs, JanMcCracken, Alan StaehleU.S. Forest Service, Forest Service, Washington, DCAbigail Kimbell and Dale Bosworth (retired),Group LeadersFor exemplary leadership and accomplishmentin reducing the risk of catastrophic fire to boththe wildland and Wildland Urban Interfaceareas through the U.S. Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Program supporting thePresident’s Healthy Forest Initiative.11

Supporting the President’s ManagementAgenda and Civil RightsCentralized Servicing Center’sManagement Team, RuralDevelopment, St. Louis, MissouriINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSDavid Villano, Group LeaderFor outstandingleadership in thedevelopment,implementation,and management ofcentralization initiatives for Rural Development Housing Programs, that resultedin a multi-million dollar savings to the United States Government, and providedefficient streamlined processes for assisting rural Americans.Group Members:Terrie Barton, Ronald Bolen, Toni Carter, Kenneth Elli, Thomas Herron, MichaelKeller, Thomas Morris, Patricia Fiala, Helena SmitheGrants Implementation Team, Cooperative State Research,Education, and Extension Service, Washington, DCAnthony Pandolfino, Group LeaderFor outstanding achievement in fully implementing anelectronic grants program in support of the President’sManagement Agenda initiative of expanded ElectronicGovernment.Group Members:LaTracey A. Arrington, Teresa D. Bailey, Robert S. Bennett, Ila A. Blue, PratimaBoyapati, Peter J. Burfening, Erin P. Daly, Ellen M. Danus, Janice M. Donatone,Lisa F. Duriancik, Janine M. Gillis, Shirley L. Guzman, Debora L. Hamernik, ErikHeisig, Jason T. Hitchcock, Frederick R. Howington, Jennifer L. Hyde, Brenda M.Johnson, Melaine Krizmanich, Ruth Lange, Robert G. MacDonald, Gail McLean,Joanna P. Moore, Mark A. Poth, Lawrence W. Rutledge, Deborah L. Sheely, CarolM. Sowers, Audrey A. Trotman, Dennis C. Unglesbee, Nagesh Vuyyurri, KimberlyM. Whittet, Nicole T. Williams, Andrew P. Wilson, Mamie L. Young12

National Treasury OffsetProgram Work Group, Food andNutrition Service, Alexandria,VirginiaLael Lubing, Group LeaderFor outstanding workwith our State partnersleading to the recoveryof almost $1 billion in delinquent debts for improperly issued benefits in the FoodStamp Program.Group Members:David Adedeji, Laura Adkins, Aquellah Anderson, Susan Beard, Kathy Best, TrentBillups, Richard Cooper, Monique Hatten, Kenneth Hein, Angela Jones, Ed Mars,Diana Michel, Cheryl Petty, Mark Porter, Michael Rowe, Charlene Simmons,John WigginsPeer ReviewCoordinating Council,Economic ResearchService, Washington, DCMichael R. LeBlanc,Group LeaderFor improvingthe qualityof EconomicResearch Serviceresearch manuscripts with the use of a transparent and rigorous review system, andachieving administrative efficiencies by unifying separate processes for review andclearance.Group Members:Mary E. Bohman, Thomas A. MacDonald, Keith D. Wiebe13

Michael W. Yost, Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington, DCFor exemplary leadership in guiding the Foreign AgricultureService through a reorganization that streamlined the agency’sworkforce and refocused its resources, while maintaining itsprimary mission of market access and expansion.14

Heroism and Emergency ResponseINDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACHIEVEMENTSHurricane Relief Team,Office of Inspector General,Chicago, IllinoisPaul T. Keating,Group LeaderFor outstandingwork in reviewingthe Department ofAgriculture Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief programs to reduce risk of fraud, waste, andabuse and helping to ensure victims receive disaster assistance.Group Members:Rodney G. Anton, Richard L. Bradfield, Robert W. Brown, Syreeta E. Byas,Jessica L. Dedrick, Greg A. Gall, Stephen A. Graf, Michael Hanz, Mark S. Hight,Rachel R. Jack, Albert E. Kozak, Douglas W. Larson, Ralph E. Leeper, Scott S.Lockard, Keith M. Luke, Sandra A. McCall, Leigh P. Meyer, Kim B. Miller, AnneC. Morrison, Tanya L. Moses, Patrick E. Munday, Wanda J. Munkus, Alexis D.Murphy, Michelle L. Nelson, Aaron P. Oatley, Edgardo Pagan, Laura Pfaadt,Zebulon H. Pomerenke, Jill P. Sayre, Shedrick E. Sublett, Margaret Szczepanski,Kurt J. Thompson, Matthew T. Wilkins, Dennis W. Zimmerman15

Kisatchie Ranger District, Forest Service,Provencal, LouisianaMike Dawson, Group LeaderFor rising to the occasion in themidst of a severe rainfall andflood event, by rescuing residents,closing dangerous washout areas,establishing emergency escaperoutes, and implementing a safetyand security plan resulting in no loss of life or personal injury.Group Members:Charles Boles, Kelly Boles, Harold Braden, Albert Brazzel, Antoinette Davis,Charles Fontenot, Brittany Haynes, Genese Jenkins, Marlyce Kanseah, BradleyKohls, Kathy Leggett, Geoff Lehmann, Deborah McCarthy, Peter Michaelson,Nathan Miller, Chris Neugent, Jonathan O’Gorman, Tommy RochefortPaul M. McKellips, Farm Service Agency, Washington, DCFor demonstrating bravery and heroism by placinghimself in harm’s way to serve his nation and theagricultural community, while detailed to Iraq as amember of the State Department’s Go Team.16

2007William A. Jump Memorial AwardNicole FaisonDirector of Office of Public Housing Programs, Office of Publicand Indian Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment, Washington, DCFor outstanding commitment and dedication to improvingHUD’s financial performance, improving income integrity andeliminating fraud and abuse within HUD rental assistanceprograms.2007Dr. Daniel E. Salmon AwardDr. Jennifer Gordon Wright, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPMVeterinary Epidemiologist, LCDR (04), Department of Health andHuman Services, U.S. Public Health Service, Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, Atlanta, GeorgiaFor outstanding contributions to the fields of vaccine preventabledisease and veterinary infection control, and for exceptionalenthusiasm towards educating the next generation of veterinaryprofessionals.17

Special Memorial RecognitionIn memory of Forest Service employees Mark Loutzenhiser, Jess McLean,Jason McKay, Daniel Hoover, and Pablo Cerda, who tragically lost their livesin the line of duty on October 22, 2006 in the Esperanza Fire in California.In memory of Forest Service Contract Pilot Dennis Luster Davis, whotragically lost his life in the line of duty on July 23, 2007 in the Elk Firein California.Family, friends and co-workers sorely miss them.Acting Secretary Chuck Conner expressed his grief for their loss. “Ourdedicated employees are our most valued resource, and the loss of anyaffects the entire USDA family. On behalf of all of my colleagues, I extendour deepest gratitude and most heartfelt sympathy to the families of theseindividuals.”Acting Secretary Conner18

President’s Volunteer Service Awardand Call toService Award“In recognition and appreciation of your commitment to strengthening our Nation andfor making a difference through volunteer service.”Farm and Foreign Agricultural ServiceFarm Service AgencyCall to ServiceAmy Lynn AllenStephanie S. BrownAnn CollinsClaudia W. CrumpWayne EngerBonnie KiskoGoldMatt BaumgardnerClare MessmerSilverRoger DahmerErin HreskowskyBronzeChristy S. CollinsBrenda T. JacksonAndrew SchmidtRisk Management AgencyBronzeScott A. TincherFood, Nutrition and Consumer ServicesFood and Nutrition ServiceBronzeJulie BrewerMary Beth FlowersJulie MikkelsonFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceCall to ServiceFranklin LabadieJoseph R. Tiscia, Jr.GoldFranklin LabadieJoseph R. Tiscia, Jr.BronzeTodd A. BonnMarketing and Regulatory ProgramsAgricultural Marketing ServiceCall to Service AwardJames M. BosticCarl J. CarnahamWilliam O. CoatesThomas L. CooperBradley D. JamesLarry R. MeadowsGoldCarl J. CarnahanBradley D. JamesThomas WienkSilverErin FoulkesKenneth R. Payne19

BronzeAbby BayRamon Cana AlvarezBen A. CockfieldRichard H. LawsonDepartmental AdministrationOffice of OperationsSilverGregory M. StohlmanGrain Inspection, Packer and StockyardsAdministrationCall to ServiceChuck BrittonGoldBarbara McKeeSilverDonna B. HardnettBronzeToni AndersonOffice of the Chief Information OfficerGoldDavid PfaffenbergerRonald W. AndersonOffice of Security ServicesBronzeTiffany BrooksNatural Resources and EnvironmentForest ServiceCall to ServiceDouglas DaoustKathleen A. JordanSamuel Rowland LammieSherri Preston-McGuireJames D. SullensJack WaltonGoldSusan K. CrutcherGlen S. Kinder IVPamela J. MartinOffice of Inspector GeneralGoldJewel L. MooreMatthew T. WilkinsBronzeJim B. LeggSilverRobert K. JackBrad B. NelsonCarolina M. WareBronzeCheryl CaplanKenneth G. DayConnie Reynolds20

Research, Education and EconomicsAgricultural Research ServiceCall to ServiceGregory CoteCraig HuntzingerJoyce JacksEvita Lopez-GourleyAlan MooreGoldKeith BidneCraig HuntzingerJoyce JacksKim McMunnDan ScholfieldSilverPatrick BarryRichard DelorneDavid LeeGary MillerAlan MooreMary ReynnellsBrian SchefflerMark SullivanBronzeGregory CoteTeri FerrinPhyllis MartinMatthew MooreLaurence ParnellGordon SellingNational Agricultural Statistics ServiceCall to ServiceNancy WorthingtonGoldJean PateSusan ReynoldsSilverKay MoyerEconomic Research ServiceCall to ServiceSheila SankaranRural DevelopmentCall to ServiceAllan BrooksRobin ShobergJohn A. DurandGoldJohn A. DurandDavid GlasgowSilverVera Elizabeth BatesMiriam HaylettEric A. KoanAllen LambrightMelodye MasseyPhilip WinsletBronzeBrenda Chewning-KulickBernard C. LinnVera Rasmussen21

AcknowledgementsWe especially thank Cecilia Matthews, USDA, Employee Recognition Program Manager,Anita Adkins, USDA, Performance Management Program Manager, Office of HumanCapital Management, and the Agency Employee Recognition Program Coordinators, fortheir months of dedicated efforts in preparation for the ceremony.Special Thanks are extended to all who have contributed to our Program.Agricultural Research ServiceRon BuckhaltCatererMilloff’s CateringFarm Service AgencyTonya WillisFloristBirdsOffice of CommunicationsGeorge Avalos, Ron Hall, Arabella Juarez, Cheryl Normile, Mansy Pullen, LonnieThomas, and other members of OCOffice of Executive SecretariatKwame LakeOffice of Executive ServicesKerry GortonOffice of Human Capital ManagementDonna CarterRural Housing ServiceCharlene Baker22

United States Department of AgricultureEmployee Recognition Program Coordinators(Front Row, left to right) Cecilia Matthews, Mary Oxner, John Morris(Back row, left to right) Fay Hill, Ty Couey, Laura Denice, Tami Smith23

USDA Employee Recognition Program CoordinatorsDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURECecilia MatthewsDEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIONMonique SalahuddinFARM AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURALSERVICESStephanie BrownAngela JacksonFOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMERSERVICESSandy JohnsonTy CoueyFOOD SAFETYChristina WilliamsNATURAL RESOURCES ANDENVIRONEMNTFay Hill, NRCSLinda Beckman, FSOFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIALOFFICERNora Rodriguez, NFCOFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALDeborah CriteRESEARCH, EDUCATION ANDECONOMICSMary Oxner, ARSRURAL DEVELOPMENTBernadette MillerMARKETING AND REGULATORYPROGRAMSTami SmithJohn MorrisMonica Alexander, GISPA24