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Employee of the Month 2001

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Each Month Montgomery Area Transit System honors an employee who exhibits eximplary performance on the job. Choose a link above for more information about that month’s Employee of the Month.

January 2001

Congratulations Milford Brown on being selected Montgomery Area Transit's first Employee of the Month.

I'm sure everyone will join us in acknowledging this well deserved honor. Milford came to work here at what was then National City Line in May of 1972.

Since that time he has proven time and again to be an excellent bus operator. He is always looking out for his passengers' best interest  in providing the best service possible. He is always prompt and courteous and has a wonderful attitude when performing his duties.

He is a plus for Montgomery Area Transit and the citizens of Montgomery. Not only is he a good operator. He is also a great person, husband and father. Once again, congratulations Milford. This is an award that is long over due.

February 2001- Wilson Bibb

Above: Milford Brown MATS Employee of the Month for January 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Milford Brown and Tim Omick.

Montgomery Area Transit’s employee of the month Wilson Bibb is carrying on a family tradition while working as a mechanic for the bus company. His father Wilson Bibb Sr. was a serviceman for the company and retired in 1984 after thirty years of service. The company was then know as Montgomery City Lines. His son, Wilson Bibb Jr. is a ten year veteran with the  transit system.

General Manager Tim Omick (left) presents the Employee of the Month award to Wilson Bibb.

March 2001- Julia McCall

Employee of the Month

Julia McCall, Montgomery Area Paratransit Dispatcher, began working for MAP in June of 1992 when we were called Consolidated Transportation System.

Julia began her career here as a bus driver and  spent five years in that capacity. In June of 1997, Julia was promoted to Dispatcher and has proved an invaluable asset to Montgomery Area Paratransit and MATS in general. Julia’s customer relation skills are unsurpassed as she takes great pride in her work.

Never without a smile, Julia uses every moment constructively. Julia has one daughter and loves to travel. Her favorite food is broccoli and cheese.

General Manager Tim Omick (left) presents the Employee of the Month award to Julia McCall.

April 2001- Jimmy Stephens

Wanda Smith MAP Supervisor congratulates Julia for her hard work and dedication.

The Employee of the Month is Jimmy Stephens. Jimmy started at Montgomery Area Transit in January 1991. Since that time, the ten year veteran has shown on numerous occasions his dedication and dependability. He’s a good example of what an operator should be. His regular passengers have stated how polite, courteous and helpful he is. So, hats off to Mr. Stephens. we salute you for being  Employee of the Month.

May 2001- Gary Haney

General Manager Tim Omick presents Jimmy Stephens with the April Employee of the Month Plaque.

The Employee of the Month for May is Gary Haney.

Gary is an eight year veteran of the Transit System in the maintenance department where he is the storekeeper Gary is also an eight year veteran of  the United States Air Force. Originally from Coalinga California, Gary settled in Montgomery after meeting a local girl and getting married. Gary is the father of 4 (3 girls and one boy) and grandfather of three.

Gary was caught a little off guard by the announcement.

General Manager Tim Omick presents Gary Haney with the May Employee of the Month Plaque.

June 2001

Frank Boykins

Frank has been with  Montgomery Area Paratransit (MAP) since January 6,1992. Before that he worked for MACOA with disabled and the elderly from 1989 until he came to MAP. He retired from the VA in 1989.

Frank is very good with the passengers and they all like him. He cooperates with the office and  follows instructions and gets  along with his  co-workers well. Frank is a very hard worker and has compassion for other people.

Frank and his wife have 4 children, three sons, and one daughter and five grandchildren.

His hobby's are fishing and going to Biloxi.

July 2001

Patricia Jackson

Patricia “Pat” Jackson began her employment with MATS March 12, 2000 as a clerk. In a very short period of time in that position, she was an exceptional employee and helpful to prospective passengers would call in for assistance.

She was so good at her job that she received flowers, thank you cards and etc. from passengers to show their gratitude for her understanding and unselfish help.

Presently she is working with
Customer Service and is still going beyond her assigned duties to assist anyone who needs assistance.

Above: Frank Boykins MATS Employee of the Month for June 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Frank Boykins and Tim Omick.

Above: Patricia Jackson MATS Employee of the Month for July 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Tim Omick and Patricia Jackson.

Pat Jackson (left) with Samuel L. Jackson, Supervisor of Passenger Services

August 2001

George Guice

George Guice is a seven year veteran of the Montgomery area transit system.

George worked as a Para-Transit driver for his first six years with the company, during his career with MAP. George was known for his professionalism, courtesy and dedication to his job. The same skills he has brought to the service island.

Mr. Guice was also given a personal commendation for his honesty when he found and returned a fifty dollar bill a passenger had lost while on the bus.

Above: George Guice MATS Employee of the Month for August 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Tim Omick and George Guice.

September  2001

Bobbie Smith

Above: Bobbie Smith MATS Employee of the Month for September 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Tim Omick and Bobbie Smith.

Bobbie Smith has been employed with Montgomery Area Transit since July of 1996.  She is a very loyal employee and very dedicated to her job.

Bobbie handles everything from payroll processing, to health insurance, pension administration, accounts payable to all types of employee matters. Her job seems endless.

Miss Bobbie is always willing to help wherever needed, without complaint, whether it is on the job or off the job.  She is the proud mother of two daughters and a son, A “very” proud grandparent of a grandson and two granddaughters, she is expecting two more grandchildren the first of next year. 

Bobbie helps her mother and other family members as much as possible. She also does the bookkeeping part time for Schuffert Stairs.  She is a very busy lady. Thank you Miss Bobbie for all you do for us!!!

 

October  2001

Donnie Phillips

William Phillips has been an operator at MATS since 1965. Wow, that’s 36 years.  He must really enjoy his work,  He is our top senior operator at the present.  He is known to all by  Donnie.  Donnie loves to talk to everyone.  He is definitely a people person.  Which may be why he is such a good operator.  His route carries on average about 325 passengers per  day. He currently drives our Montgomery Commons fixed route.  Donnie, and his wife Ann reside in Prattville.  They have been married for more than 41 years.  Ann says Donnie is a sports nut.  He loves to cook, but not clean up after he cooks.  His specialty is Chili.  Donnie and Ann have a son, and a daughter.  They also have 5 grandchildren and 1 great  grandchild. Ann calls Donnie an antique, but antiques are  more valuable with age!

November 2001

Above: Donny PhillipsMATS Employee of the Month for October 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Tim Omick and Donnie Phillips

Warren Lynch

Warren Lynch came to Montgomery from Nashville, TN in 1995. He worked for Johnny Walker Tours for four years and Gray Line tours for three years as a tour guide. When he and his wife (Mary) moved to Montgomery he went to work for McInnis School as a bus driver for handicapped childern. Warren came to work for Montgomery Area Paratransit on October 3, 1995.

Warren enjoys playing the piano.

Above: Warren Lynch MATS Employee of the Month for November 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Warren Lynch and Tim Omick

December 2001

Teresa King

Teresa King has been with MATS for a year and a half. She started in Dispatch in a temporary position. Because of her positive attitude and excellent work ethic, Teresa was offered a full-time position in the shop on the service isle.

Teresa is from Lowndes County. She is a proud mother of two children.

Whenever you see Teresa, she is always smiling and never seems to have a bad day.  To see her smiling should bring a smile to everyone’s face, even when you are feeling down.

Congratulations Teresa.

 

Above: Teresa King MATS Employee of the Month for December 2001.
Below: Left to Right is Tim Omick and Teresa King