[Nfbf-l] Organizational developments

Wed Apr 7 01:50:04 UTC 2010

I am sure we haven't seen anything yet!

On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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:
>>
>> It is time to pause and catch everyone up on the major changes  that have
>> occurred over the past few months.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Please join me in welcoming and supporting the new appointees in  their
>> respective positions.
>>
>> I want to express my  appreciation of your commitment to strive for
>> quality
>> services to the adults  and children we serve.
>>
>> Joyce
>>
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