Department Honors Employee of the Year

Ranger Rachel Temby Recognized by Peers

Pictured from left: Maryland Park Service Superintendent Nita Settina, Governor Larry Hogan, Ranger Rachel Temby, Park Service Central Regional Manager Stephen McCoy, Park Service Deputy Superintendent Chris Bushman, and Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio

Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio presented the department’s 2018 Employee of the Year award to Rachel Temby, park manager for the Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area and Bohemia River State Park in Cecil County. Ranger Temby was selected for  exemplifying what it means to be a leader and an integral member of the Department of Natural Resources family, inspiring her team and Maryland Park Service colleagues with her unwavering work ethic and her ability to listen and understand without judgement. The presentation was made May 7 at a statewide employee meeting.