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Clarence is joined by (LtoR) deputy secretaries Leigh Williams and Nelson Reichart, Construction Chief Tim Case and Secretary Churchill.

Clarence Felder is a building inspector for the Central Region of Construction (Baltimore City-inside the Beltway, Baltimore and Harford counties, and parts of Kent County.) He has been assigned to assist the acting Regional Manager Jeff Foard.

For example, he is taking the lead in the total renovation of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. In doing so, he directs the contract inspectors in the proper DGS Construction procedures and methods in construction management. Assisting the acting Regional Manager has allowed him to focus on other capital construction projects, as well as capital maintenance and maintenance construction projects within the Central Region of Construction.

Clarence has received numerous compliments from his supervisors, co-workers and the representatives of the various using agencies that the Central Region of Construction is managing and overseeing.

 

 

MCP Chief Michael Wilson (back) was on hand to tell Officer Guevara’s story and help present his certificate.

Hugo Guevara knew he wanted a career in law enforcement at a very young age, so he decided to change things up. After a year and eight months working as a security officer, he resigned and enrolled in the 25-week program at the Prince George’s County Municipal Academy to become a fully certified police officer — all paid for out of his own pocket. After graduating, Hugo could have taken a position in just about any police department, but he returned to the MCP earlier this year as a police officer trainee.

Officer Guevara has received favorable job observation reports from his supervisor commending his knowledge of rules/regulations, initiative and interactions with agency personnel and the general public. Quoting one such report of an incident where a woman was suffering a seizure, “Upon my arrival I observed a female lying on the floor in medical distress with Security Officer Guevara positioned at her head for support.” The supervisor noted that Security Officer Guevara “had the entire incident under control,” and that he kept talking to the woman to keep her calm while awaiting EMS transport.

“We nominated Police Officer Guevara, not only for his determination, commitment and ability to remain calm under pressure,” said Chief Mike Wilson, “but also for his sincere motivation to help others, ability to think quickly, and accuracy at assessing a situation and taking appropriate action.”

 

 

Lew was joined by Robert Suit and Jane Roger of the Office of Real Estate in accepting his certificate.

Lew Shapiro, who has 19 years with DGS, is a lease compliance agent in the Office of Real Estate. He is one of two 24/7 employees who respond to emergencies and issues in the 4.7 million square feet of commercial leased space occupied by state agencies. He travels throughout the state working with landlords to resolve building issues as they occur. These have included water infiltration from roof leaks, fires, HVAC problems, mold remediation, rodent and pest infestations, plumbing, and a host of other problems. As weather events occur, it is Lew’s job to coordinate with landlords to verify that state agency sites are open for business and any weather related impacts have been mitigated.

Lew is a cheerful, dedicated employee who works cooperatively with others to implement the Division’s goals. “He is exceptionally dependable and can be counted on to accomplish all given tasks in a productive and expeditious manner,” said Ernest Peterkin, his immediate supervisor. “His knowledge and attention to detail have proven to be an invaluable asset and, many times, a cost saver for the state agency we represent.”

 

 


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