[Nfbf-l] Organizational developments

Tue Apr 6 20:57:52 UTC 2010

Wow, what a shakeup! Thanks for passing this on.
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> FYI  Refer to the  following e-mail from Joyce.
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> From: Hildreth, Joyce
> Sent: Saturday,  April 03, 2010 3:14 PM
> To: #$DBS_ALL_USERS
> Subject:  Organizational developments
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> Hello DBS Colleagues:
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> It is time to pause and catch everyone up on the major changes  that have
> occurred over the past few months.
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> First, please join me in congratulating Mike  Gunde, Bureau Chief of the
> Braille and Talking  Book Library, on his  upcoming retirement effective 
> June
> 30, 2010.  Under Mike's leadership,  the Braille  and Talking Book Library
> grew to be the largest library of its kind in  the country.  His 
> commitment
> to service has been consistent throughout  his career and the customers
> served by the Braille and Talking book Library  have benefitted from 
> Mike's
> dedication to quality services.  It is our  intent to overlap the new 
> Chief with
> Mike to ensure the selected individual  has the opportunity to learn about
> the operation before Mike retires.   Please join me in recognizing the
> stellar service Mike has provided and  wishing him the best in his 
> retirement.
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> John Clarkson has been appointed as the Division's  new Deputy Director.
> John has over twenty years of  experience  in State government.  This
> includes work with the  Florida Legislature, experience in supervision and
> management, public  speaking at the national level and project management. 
> He is
> committed  to the integration of all operational sections to support the
> provision of  comprehensive services.  Many of you have had the 
> opportunity to
> interact with John during our strategic planning process and have been 
> able
> to experience his leadership talents first hand.
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> Paul Hardin was  selected to assume the MIS Manager position vacated by
> John Clarkson.   He will begin his employment with the  Division on April 
> 19,
> 2010.  Paul has over 20 years of technology  management experience with 
> State
> government and the private sector.  He  also has strong  project 
> management
> experience with Electronic Data  Systems (EDS).  He has managed
> applications development and PC support  groups of over 30 staff.  His 
> understanding of
> the need to  connect  program requirements with technology support  will 
> a
> great benefit to the Division.
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> Evelyn Perkins  began her position with the Division as the Chief of the
> Bureau of  Administrative Services on March 19, 2010.  Prior to Evelyn 
> being
> selected for this role, she served as the Director of Data Management and
> Accountability in the office of Early Learning  with the Department of
> Education.  Evelyn comes to this position well  prepared.  She is a 30 
> year veteran
> of State government, having managed  complex administrative functions such
> as accounting, auditing, budgeting,  revenue, contracts and grant
> management.  I am confident she has the  skills and knowledge to provide 
> excellent
> leadership as a member of our  team.
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> Antionette  Williams has been selected as the Chief of the Bureau of
> Client Services.  Many of you may know Antionette from her  previous 
> employment
> with the Division.  Antionette has a  strong knowledge of Vocational
> Rehabilitation services and has led the  Division through two monitoring 
> experiences
> conducted by RSA.  She has  extensive experience in project management
> which has already served us well  in relation to the ARRA (Stimulus) 
> project.
> Antionette is passionate  about providing quality services to the adults 
> and
> children we serve and I  know she will be successful as the leader the
> Bureau of Client  Services.
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> Monica Johnson has been selected as  as the Administrative Assistant to 
> the
> Chief of the Bureau of Client  Services.  She brings to the Division a
> wealth of experience and  knowledge in both the non-profit and private 
> sectors.
> Monica is also  knowledgeable in various aspects of communication efforts
> such as public  relations,  media relations, procurement proposal 
> development
> and  development of marketing materials.  Her talents will be utilized
> throughout the Division, in such areas as project coordination and 
> marketing.
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> Kurt Ponchak  was selected as the Chief of the Bureau of Business
> Enterprise.  His  previous experience in budget management, negotiations, 
> compliance
> and  contract management will serve the Bureau of Business Enterprise 
> well.
> Kurt has already immersed himself in the operation and I know his talents
> and abilities will be essential to the success of this program.
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> Bill Findley has  been selected as the Administrator of the newly formed
> Contract and  Compliance Section.  Bill has worked in the areas of 
> compliance
> review  and contract management and consequently is very familiar with all
> aspects  of these responsibilities.  He has worked closely with both DBS 
> and
> CRP  staff to develop provider contracts and is acknowledged by many as a
> capable  and knowledgeable individual.  Program responsibility for 
> Independent
> Living, Blind Babies and Children's Services will also fall under this
> section.  Bill will be assisted by Mondi
> Azpeitia, Chris Masal,  Brian Chambliss and Georgina Portillo-Foster.  We
> will be posting an  additional position that will participate as a member 
> of
> the Compliance  Review team.  Bill and Antionette will work closely with
> both districts  and CRPs to ensure communication is consistent and 
> coordinated.
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> Michael Elliott is  cross training with Gregg Luther, the Division's
> technology expert, and  will assume many of Gregg's  responsibilities when 
> Gregg
> retires on  November 30, 2010.  Michael has a great talent and interest in
> technology and I am confident he will be a valuable  resource to the
> Division on the ever-changing technology environment.
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> Ed Hudson, Director of the  Orientation and Adjustment Center, has assumed
> the additional duties of  supervision of the maintenance section of the
> Daytona complex, MTTL  Technology and oversight of Vocational Evaluation. 
> The
> organization of the Center will continue to evolve to meet the needs of 
> our
> clients, as well as the Division.
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> Please join me in welcoming and supporting the new appointees in  their
> respective positions.
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> I want to express my  appreciation of your commitment to strive for 
> quality
> services to the adults  and children we serve.
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> Joyce
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