{"id":5583,"date":"2013-07-03T13:21:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T17:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=5583"},"modified":"2013-07-03T13:33:39","modified_gmt":"2013-07-03T17:33:39","slug":"mda-recognizes-employees-of-the-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2013\/07\/03\/mda-recognizes-employees-of-the-quarter\/","title":{"rendered":"MDA Recognizes Employees of the Quarter"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Weights

(From left) Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting, Ed Payne, Elizabeth Konki, Secretary Buddy Hance.<\/p><\/div>\n

ANNAPOLIS, MD \u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced its Employees of the Quarter. Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance and Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting recently presented these employees with Certificates of Appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTalented and dedicated employees are the necessary component of any successful agency or organization,\u201d said Secretary Hance. \u201cThe employees we recognize during this quarter are representative of the many hard working staff people across the state who go above and beyond to make MDA the outstanding agency we have today.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

MDA\u2019s Employee of the Quarter for Customer Service was Edward Payne<\/strong> of Howard and Garrett County, Administrator of the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) in MDA\u2019s Weights and Measures Section. The NTEP provides outstanding customer service while independently working in extreme environments evaluating scales, weighing systems and point of sale software. Ed\u2019s customers range from large corporations to start-up software individuals. Ed\u2019s outstanding work was recently recognized by NTEP Director Jim Truex at the Nation Conference on Weights and Measures. Ed\u2019s customers often express their appreciation and thanks to him for going the extra mile to ensure they receive the service they need. He was nominated by Elizabeth Koncki, Assistant Chief of Weights and Measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Plant

Left to Right: MDA Plant Protection and Weed Management Program Manager Dick Bean, Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting, Inspectors Rose Buckner, Sam Stokes, Charles Pickett, Steve Bell, Secretary Hance, Supervising Entomologist Kim Rice and Assistant Secretary for Plant Industries Carol Holko<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

MDA\u2019s Team of the Quarter included agricultural inspectors Rose Buckner of Arnold (Anne Arundel County), Charles Pickett of Upper Marlboro (Prince George\u2019s County), Steve Bell of Silver Spring (Montgomery County) and Sam Stokes of Annapolis (Anne Arundel County)<\/strong> in MDA\u2019s Plant Protection and Weed Management Section. This team of agricultural inspectors, who works on the Emerald Ash Borer Program, worked together to ensure a smooth move of the field office in Cheltenham to Annapolis, all while continuing to perform their daily duties. The team moved anything that was asked of them, including large file cabinets stuffed with files, tables and supplies. The team also worked with other agencies and units within MDA. They assisted MDA\u2019s Central Services by working with companies to ensure maintenance and repairs at the warehouse; assisted the Weights and Measures Section with large equipment storage for the winter; and, helped the Department of Natural Resources with moving various items. The team was nominated by Supervising Entomologist Kim Rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Animal

Left to Right: State Veterinarian Guy Hohenhaus, DVM, Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting, Dr. Allen Ingling, and Secretary Buddy Hance<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The Employee of the Quarter for Innovation was Dr. Allen Ingling of Lanham<\/strong> (Prince George\u2019s County) of MDA\u2019s Animal Health Lab in Frederick. Dr. Ingling developed a conveyance machine that eliminates the potential for employee injury when loading large loads for incineration. He was nominated by Assistant State Veterinarian Thomas Jacobs, DVM.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Maryland Department of Agriculture was established as a principal department of State government in 1973 and is comprised of the four major units: (1)the Office of the Secretary; (2) Marketing, Animal Industries and Consumers Services; (3) Plant Industries and Pest Management; and (4) Resource Conservation. MDA provides services that preserve and protect agricultural resources and the environment, promote profitable agriculture and consumer confidence, and enhance the quality of life for all Marylanders. For more information, visit www.mda.maryland.gov<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos of the Employees can be accessed on the MDA Flickr account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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