NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 3, 2008
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

KSI Names Jerome Watson of Seaford Employee of the Quarter

     Jerome Watson, of Seaford, received the Employee of the Quarter Award for the second quarter 2007 from Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI).  Mr. Watson was employed by KSI from 1997 until January 2008 when he was hired by the Delaware  Veteran’s Home in Milford.

     Mr. Watson is an eager employee who works diligently to meet the goals he’s set for himself. He is dependable, flexible, and enthusiastic. KSI Vice President, Jayson Crouch, said “Jerome is a great employee. KSI is proud of Jerome’s hard work. It’s that work ethic that will serve the Delaware Veteran’s Home well.”

     As Employee of the Quarter, Mr. Watson’s name has been added to a permanent plaque at KSI and he received two savings bonds, one provided by KSI, and one donated by the Dover Federal Credit Union.  He also received a gift certificate donated by 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.  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 Alicia Hollis at 302/422-4014 ext. 3015.

     Jerome Watson, of Seaford, (left) was recognized as KSI’s Second quarter 2007 Employee of the Quarter.  KSI Vice President, Jayson Crouch, congratulates Mr. Watson on his accomplishments.