NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 17, 2008
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

KSI Names Thomas Shaffer of Millsboro Employee of the Quarter

     Thomas Shaffer, of Millsboro, received the Employee of the Quarter Award for the third quarter 2007 from Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI).   

     Mr. Shaffer has been employed by KSI since March 2006, and is currently working on a KSI work crew in Millsboro, at Intervet Inc., A Part of Schering-Plough. Mr. Shaffer is an eager employee who works diligently to meet the goals he has set for himself. He is dependable, flexible, and enthusiastic.  

     As Employee of the Quarter, Mr. Shaffer’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.

     Thomas Shaffer, of Millsboro, (left) was recognized as KSI’s Third quarter 2007 Employee of the Quarter.  Production Supervisor at Intervet Inc., A Part of Schering-Plough, Linda Hitchens congratulates Mr. Shaffer on his accomplishments.