[Nfbf-l] Organizational developments
Holly
hbeanie at gmail.com
Wed Apr 7 10:45:02 UTC 2010
Why is it that some email post within minutes or seconds of being posted and
others wait more then 12 hours?
On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 10:27 PM, RJ Sandefur
<joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com>wrote:
> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> 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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>>> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 4:47 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Organizational developments
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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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