NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 12, 2006
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

KSI Names Chris Whitescarver Employee of the Quarter

Chris Whitescarver, of Dover, received KSI’s Employee of the Quarter Award for the third quarter 2006.  Nominated by several of his supervisors, Mr. Whitescarver has been employed by KSI since 1999.

Mr. Whitescarver is a member of a KSI community based work crew which recently started working at Playtex Products in Dover. His supervisors describe him as flexible and responsible.  Debbie Smith, KSI Project Manager at Playtex said, “Chris accepts all job assignments and gives his best.  He has a positive attitude, and is very respectful and friendly to his supervisors and co-workers. He is doing a great job.”

As Employee of the Quarter, Mr. Whitescarver’s name has been added to a permanent plaque at KSI and he received two savings bonds, one from KSI and one from the Dover Federal Credit Union.  He also received a gift certificate from G & R Campground in Houston entitling him 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 about KSI, we offer 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.

Chris Whitescarver, of Dover, (right) was recognized as KSI’s Third Quarter 2006 Employee of the Quarter.  KSI Vice President, Jayson Crouch, congratulates Mr. Whitescarver on his accomplishments.