NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 31, 2011
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
CONTACT: Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations
PHONE: (302) 422-4014 ext. 3015

KSI Names Leroy Hicks Employee of the Quarter 

Leroy Hicks, of Harrington, recently received the Employee of the Quarter Award for the First Quarter 2011 from Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI). 

Supported by KSI since 1980, Mr. Hicks, is known for his gentle, mild mannered nature, and for taking on diverse work challenges. He worked in KSI’s Supported Employment Program at Wendy’s for 14 years before failing sight necessitated his return to the KSI Milford facility. Not only does he work on an assortment of jobs in the facility, but he is also a passionate volunteer. He serves as Vice President of the KSI Aktion Club, a participant-lead community service organization supported by the Dover Kiwanis Club.  

As Employee of the Quarter, Mr. Hicks’ 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, and a one year aquatics membership from the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club. 

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, you can make a reservation to take a tour by contacting Alicia Hollis at 302/422-4014 ext. 3015.

Leroy Hicks, of Harrington, was recognized as KSI’s First Quarter 2011 Employee of the Quarter.  Jayson Crouch, KSI Vice President congratulates Mr. Hicks on his accomplishments.