NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 2, 2007
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

Patrick Clendaniel of Milton Honored as KSI 2006 Employee of the Year

Patrick Clendaniel, of Milton, was honored as the KSI 2006 Employee of the Year during its 45^th Annual Awards Dinner at the Sheraton Dover Hotel. KSI, Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc., is a non profit organization providing employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities in Kent and Sussex Counties.

Mr. Clendaniel, also recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter 2006, has been employed with KSI since 2000. In presenting this award, Jayson Crouch, KSI Vice President, said, “Patrick knows how to motivate a room full of people. His enthusiasm is contagious. He is eager to work and gives his best to each job assignment. Patrick is an awesome employee, well deserving of this honor.”

Mr. Clendaniel also received a Tribute from the Delaware State Senate sponsored by Senator Gary Simpson, and a Tribute from the House of Representatives sponsored by Representative George Carey.  He also received two $100 savings bonds, one from KSI and one from the Dover Federal Credit Union. 

Other employees of the quarter recognized for outstanding job performance and personal development during the awards dinner include: Gwen Williamson, Employee of the First Quarter 2006, Chris Whitescarver, Employee of the Third Quarter 2006, and Lisa Littleton, Employee of the Fourth Quarter 2006.  Each award winner received a KSI plaque, a Tribute from the House of Representatives, and a Tribute from the Delaware State Senate. 

          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, call Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations, at (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015.

      Patrick Clendaniel, of Milton (center) received KSI’s 2006 Employee of the Year Award.  He is congratulated by Craig Crouch, KSI CEO, (left) and Representative Bob Walls.