Photo By Trenten Shields | 240214-A-WQ623-1006 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Col. Donald Santillo, commander, Letterkenny...... read more read more
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Letterkenny Army Depot recognized several outstanding employees at a town hall held at the depot headquarters Feb. 14.
Col. Donald Santillo, commander, LEAD, presented Gary Shoop, a planner and estimator in the Strategic Analytics Office, with the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal in recognition of being named LEAD's Wage Grade employee of the year for fiscal year 23.
With his 23 combined years of service between his time in the Navy and as a Department of the Army Civilian, Shoop consistently demonstrates his commitment to quality, accuracy and efficiency in his work, as well as continuous improvement and customer service.
Shoop's electrical estimates contributed to the depot securing the first Signature Modernization Effort workload, Extended Long Range Cannon cables and a complex interservice project to build Navy sponsons. In addition, he designed a detailed process for other estimators and master data personnel to identify critical technical data required to create material masters and production routing.
"I have worked very hard as an estimator for 17 years, winning work for LEAD," Shoop said. "The estimator job was very important to me, and I had always done my utmost to get it right."
Santillo also presented Michael Bard, the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss Control Officer in the Directorate of Supply and Transportation, with the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal in honor of his selection as the General Schedule employee of the year for fiscal year 23.
Within the year he has worked at LEAD, he increased efficiency by cutting FLIPL processing time in half, demonstrating his dedication to the mission.
"I love the mission and culture here at Letterkenny Army Depot," Bard said. "I attribute this accomplishment to my focus on supporting our warfighters. It is easy to be motivated by such a noble cause. I am also lucky to have a supportive team and great work environment."
Santillo presented Richard Piper, a production machinery mechanic in the Directorate of Strategic Management, with the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal in recognition of being named LEAD's Wage Grade employee of the quarter for the first quarter, fiscal year 24.
“It is flattering to be recognized as the employee of the quarter,” Piper said. “I attribute this accomplishment to the unwavering willingness of my fellow coworkers to assist in both physical effort and knowledge of any given asset to assist in the troubleshooting process.”
With over 22 years of service to LEAD, Piper consistently demonstrates abilities to perform large tasks seamlessly using his vast knowledge to enhance equipment readiness. Piper’s knowledge and ability to deconstruct, troubleshoot and repair complex machinery resulted in a major cost savings for the organization.
"The most challenging part about my position is completing tasks in a timely manner while balancing issues with obtaining the necessary parts to complete the project at hand,” Piper stated. “The most rewarding part is knowing that I am part of an organization that provides needed assets to support the American Soldier.”
Santillo also presented Timothy Blacker, an electronics mechanic in the Directorate of Strategic Management, with the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal in honor of his selection as the General Schedule employee of the quarter for the first quarter, fiscal year 24.
“I am thankful for being selected as the employee of the quarter,” Blacker said. “I attribute this accomplishment to my commitment to support the warfighter.”
Blacker has worked at LEAD for over 13 years and has ensured the depot meets production goals related to Patriot radars and launchers. His extensive knowledge of the Patriot system supports innovation and the ability to maintain quality standards.
"I’m fortunate enough to work with team players who are willing to help out in any way they can to fix issues and restore operations,” Blacker said. “There are technicians I work alongside that consistently go above and beyond.”
In addition to the employees of the quarter, Santillo also awarded several additional employees for exceptional performance.
Civilian Service Commendation Medal
• Christopher Parks
• Daniel Snyder, Jr.
Civilian Service Achievement Medal
• Darin Domer
• Trenton Caldwell
• Earl Grigg, Jr.
• Matthew Nicklas
• Michael Huff
• Donald Sites
• Roger Anderson
• Raymond Baim
Certificate of Achievement
• Carla Barnett
• Jason Krebs
• Douglas Straley
• Roger Wilson
• Edward Ricketts
Length of Service – 40 Years of Service
• Rebecca Hershey
• Kevin Kolva
Length of Service – 35 Years of Service
• Gina Bawell
• John Heffner
Length of Service – 30 Years of Service
• John Blotnick
• Raymond Bittinger, Jr.
• Leon Souder
• Lisa Cowan
Length of Service – 25 Years of Service
• Eric Murach, Jr.
• Andrew Thompson
• Keith Boss
• George Forster
• Robert Hogan, Jr.
• Bryan Storts
Letterkenny Army Depot is the Army’s premier professional organic maintenance facility that provides overhaul, repair and modifications for tactical missile air defense and space systems, power generation equipment and various military vehicles, support systems and protection programs. LEAD is a subordinate of U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and is the Air and Missile Defense and Long-Range Precision Fires depot, supporting systems for the Department of Defense, foreign partners and industry. Letterkenny Army Depot was established in 1942 and is a government-owned and -operated industrial installation located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
For more information about LEAD, visit https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/
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| Date Taken: | 03.06.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2024 13:32 |
| Story ID: | 465482 |
| Location: | CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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