[Nfbf-l] Organizational developments

Wed Apr 7 02:27:39 UTC 2010

What happened to Stephanie Willson? Has she been let go? or what? So far, In 
my personal opinion, I thought Craig Kiser ran the devision more 
effectively. I am not shure this is the right move. RJ
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From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Organizational developments


>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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>> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 4:47 PM
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Organizational developments
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>>>
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>>>
>>> FYI  Refer to the  following e-mail from Joyce.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ____________________________________
>>> From: Hildreth, Joyce
>>> Sent: Saturday,  April 03, 2010 3:14 PM
>>> To: #$DBS_ALL_USERS
>>> Subject:  Organizational developments
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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