Maryland Department of Agriculture Honors Employees with Long Service Awards

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 19, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently honored 57 employees for their years of dedicated service to the state and its citizens. The service awards were given out during the Annual Employee Appreciation brunch held on Monday, November 18. Of the 57 employees honored, 55 have 5 or more years of service and two have 50 years each. Together, the employees represent 855 years of public service and approximately 1.78 million hours worked.

“MDA has some of the most dedicated employees in State government,” said Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks. “Their passion for the mission and core work of the department is demonstrated everyday.  Honoring all our employees, including those with long service is an honor.”

Team members attending the brunch enjoyed a menu consisting of locally sourced Maryland products, prepared and served by members of senior staff. 

You may view photos from the event and awards ceremony here. 

The following is a listing of department employees by their county of residence who were recognized with service awards:

MARYLAND

Anne Arundel

• Alisha S Mulkey

• Annette Bilodeau

• Donna R. Hill

• Jasmine L. Burnside

• Karen M. Fedor

• Kimberly Abramo

• Offiah O. Offiah

• Sheila M. Saffell

• Tiffany C.  Hatridge

• Timothy W. Zang

Baltimore

• Joseph J. Bytella Sr. 

• Kelly M. Love

• Rona Garcia Flagle

• Roshawn Diggs Burgess

• Sarel V. Cousins

• Susan R. Kivioja

Baltimore City

• Aaron N. Webb

• Joseph Boako

• Kay-Megan Washington

• Sonya R. Gaynor

Caroline

• Deborah L. Minnich

• Gene G. Kibler II

• Rocky L. Donovan

• Tara O. Krick

Carroll

• Eric A. Hoff

Dorchester

• Christal L. Stanbrough

Frederick

• Emily J. Doney

• Erin K. Morris

Harford

• Cybil J. Preston

• Darren L. Alles

• Ellen B. James

• William R.Tharpe 

Howard

• Basudev Sharma Pokhrel

• Loretta M. Collins

• Nathaniel E. Boan Jr. 

• Udeni V. Leanage

Kent

• Jeffrey A. Pearson

• Jorge Velasquez

• Michael J. Boughner

Montgomery

• Berhanu A. Argaw

Prince George’s

• Christopher M. Hickerson

• Harrison B. Palmer

• Jeremiah L. Robinson

• Jordan R. Sweeney

• Tori Y. Dark

Queen Anne’s

• Gwendolyn D. Schindler

• Jessica R. Boyles

• Lauren Moses

St. Mary’s

• Thomas A. Koviak Jr. 

• John Adam Lyon

Talbot

• Megan D’Arcy

Wicomico

• Barbara A. Kunie

• Daniel J. Schamberger

• Edward L. Silva

• Mark C. Taylor

DELAWARE

Harrington

• Stephanie L. Knutsen

Sussex

• Paul E. Nuwer II

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