KSI Driver Will Ishmael was recently honored as Staff of the Third Quarter 2026. He was highlighted for his personalized attention and care for KSI’s program participants that goes well beyond his basic duties of transporting individuals between home and life enhancing opportunities. He is now eligible for the distinction of Staff of the Year to be presented at the KSI Annual Dinner on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Will goes above and beyond not just for the participants riding his bus, but for many of the Georgetown Southern Campus participants not on his transportation route as well. Each morning, he helps various participants get into the building safely, assists them with putting their personal items away, heats up meals, fills up water bottles, and hangs out to socialize with participants and staff members. He arrives well before his afternoon route begins to take interest in participants’ daily activities, and then helps them get ready to head home at the end of their day.

KSI’s Southern Campus Program Director Jessy Adams said, “Will has a huge heart for our participants. He makes sure they feel cared for, supported, and valued. His positive attitude, constant smile, and genuine laughter create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.”

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 its programs and services are as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. 

Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its transportation services based on race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B. For additional information on Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc.’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please visit the website at www.ksiinc.org or contact Ron Harris at 301 N. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, DE 19963.

Contact Mark Reeve at 302-422-4014 ext. 3019 or reevem@ksiinc.org for more information about KSI programs and services. See how you can partner with KSI to Embrace Abilities.