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FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS — Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire, acting commanding general for U.S. Army Installation Management Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Ulloth, senior enlisted leader for IMCOM, presented the command's most prestigious award to 15 professionals during a luncheon held November 19 in San Antonio, Texas.
“The professionals we’re going to recognize today have demonstrated a passionate commitment to their role within IMCOM and the Army,” said McGuire. “They have done what it takes to get the job done, and they have set a new, higher standard for service to others.”
The Stalwart Award is given to employees who distinguish themselves among their peers and leaders as outstanding IMCOM civilians and exceed the call of duty to achieve the Army and IMCOM objectives. The program honored recipients for their work in 2018.
IMCOM Directorate-Readiness:
Nathan G. Jernigan, chief of Operations and Maintenance Division, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Polk, received his award in the IMCOM Directorate-Readiness division. In addition to his duties as chief of Operations and Maintenance in the Public Works Directorate, Jernigan is also the lead architect for Fort Polk’s Intergovernmental Support Agreements with the Vernon Parish Police Jury, the City of Leesville and the Town of Rosepine.
While each of the IGSAs yielded significant gains, they also helped stimulate competition among small and large businesses to deliver the lowest possible cost to the Army, driving a reduced contractor bid from $38 million to $20 million annually, gaining Fort Polk an annual coast avoidance of $18 million. Collectively, during a five-year period, Fort Polk saved $112 million in cost savings and avoidance as a result of Jernigan’s work.
Jernigan’s work resulted in stronger bonds between the community and installation, while improving the capability of both partners who serve those who live and work in the area surrounding Fort Polk.
Thanks to Jernigan, the IGSA option is a success at Fort Polk. Because of his expertise with IGSAs, he was asked to participate on the panel for the Association of Defense Communities Installation Innovative Forum 2019 to discuss the challenges and successes of the IGSAs at Fort Polk.
IFP2A: Fort Polk’s Nathan G. Jernigan, chief of operations and Maintence Division receives the IMCOM Stalwart Award Nov. 19 in San Antonio, Texas. Pictured, from left, are: Command Sgt. Maj. Dan Dennison, senior advisor to the director of IMCOM; IMCOM Readiness director Brenda Lee McCullough; Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire, acting IMCOM commander; Jernigan; and Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Ulloth, senior enlisted leader for IMCOM.
| Date Taken: | 11.22.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 11.22.2019 15:36 |
| Story ID: | 353124 |
| Location: | FORT POLK, LOUISIANA, US |
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