NEWS RELEASE

DATE: June 21, 2006
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

KSI Names Gwen Williamson Employee of the Quarter

Gwen Williamson, of Magnolia, received the Employee of the Quarter Award for the first quarter 2006 from Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI).  Ms. Williamson has been employed by KSI since 1984, and is currently working on a KSI work crew located at Kraft Foods in Dover.

According to her supervisors, Ms. Williamson is always punctual and willing to work on any job assignment the day may bring.  She takes great pride in the quality of her work as she works at her own steady pace.  Respectful of her supervisors, and co-workers, Ms. Williamson is well liked and considered a team player.

As Employee of the Quarter, Ms. Williamson’s name has been added to a permanent plaque at KSI and she received two savings bonds, one provided by KSI, and one donated by the Dover Federal Credit Union.  She also received a gift certificate donated by G & R Campground in Houston entitling her to spend a weekend in one of their cottages.

KSI is a not for profit agency providing vocational training and employment services to individuals with disabilities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties.  KSI is committed to making all reasonable accommodations, in order to ensure that our programs and services are as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. To learn more, KSI offers monthly tours the third Thursday of each month beginning at 8:30 a.m.  To make a reservation for one of these tours contact Dawne Nickerson at 302/422-4014 ext. 3019.

Gwen Williamson, of Magnolia, (left) was recognized as KSI’s First Quarter 2006 Employee of the Quarter.  KSI Vice President, Jayson Crouch, congratulates Ms. Williamson on her accomplishments.