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January 2006
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Robert Benson
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The first person of 2006 to enjoy the title of Employee of the Month is Robert Lee Benson.
Robert has been employed with the transit system pretty close to 31 years. Robert says he was hired on as an electrician (Certified 1973 at Trenholm Technical College) and worked on the service island as a Class C Mechanic, and moved to B class Mechanic. He also served as the Morning supervisor in Maintenance for a period of time. Robert says he has worked under two former Supervisors here, who taught him a lot and now under the present Supervisor he says he has grown to appreciate his leadership and work ethic
Robert is a member of the gospel singing group “The Pillars of Fire” out of Hayneville Alabama. Robert has been married going on 30 years and is the father of five children, four daughters and one son. Robert is also the contractor and owner of a home improvement and landscaping service
A servant of Christ all of his life, Robert became a Deacon of the Friendship Baptist Church in 1995 and later moved his membership to First Baptist of Lowndesboro.
Being honored Employee of the Month means your work has been recognized and is appreciated.
Congratulations Robert for a job well done.
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February 2006
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Herman Calhoun
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Herman Calhoun has been chosen as February’s Employee of the Month
Mr. Calhoun has been employed with MATS for almost a year and most of that time he served part time in security and became full time in February.
Mr. Calhoun is an associate pastor and youth minister at Morning Pilgrim Baptist church located on Goode Street. He is a member of the Middle East and South East District Christian Education department. A teacher for the Layman’s movement he is married and is the father of seven children. Herman says he loves “doing God’s work,” and he enjoys fishing and singing in the male chorus.
Mr. Calhoun is presently attending the Montgomery Institute of Theology, working towards a degree in Christian Education and doctoring. His last employment was with security at Richardson Terrrace for three years and with the Baptist Medical group where he served as supervisor of security throughout the tri-county district.
Mr. Calhoun says he hopes he has a long future with MATS because he enjoys his work here not only because it affords him a chance to meet interesting people but the atmosphere around MATS is warm and friendly.
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March 2006
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Bessie Crenshaw
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Congratulations to Bessie Crenshaw!
Ms. Crenshaw has been chosen as March Employee of the Month. Employed with the transit system since 1974, Bessie started out as an operator and later became street supervisor. Ms. Bessie’s character is that of person who is always reaching out to help others. Just being in the company of Ms. Bessie you will get that welcoming and comfortable feeling of someone who is friendly, cheerful and outgoing, this devoted mother and grandmother is well liked by everyone she meets.
Congratulations Ms. Bessie!
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April 2006
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John Baldwin
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Congratulations, goes to this second time honoree of the employee of the month.
John Baldwin has been with the transit system for over 32 years and during that span he has held several positions, the latest of which is Lead Supervisor of all the Street Supervisors.
Just recently, John attended a seminar in Memphis, Tennessee at First Transit University to enhance his skills in a supervisory capacity and also in management and customer service.
J.B. is an accomplished musician and considers playing the drums in a local band a hobby which he has been doing more than 25 years
Congratulations again Mr. John Baldwin on your accomplishments here at Montgomery Area Transit.
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May 2006
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George Wilson
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Congratulations to George Wilson for being selected employee of the Month for May 2006.
George has been with Montgomery Area Transit System for little over a year and being the youngest driver at MATS he has quietly and effectively performed his duties as an operator with professionalism and maturity.
George is the eldest of three brothers, and attends Macedonia Baptist Church in Macedonia, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys his weekends.
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June 2006
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Clarence Montgomery
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Clarence Montgomery has been chosen Employee of the Month for June 2006
“Mr. Montgomery” has been employed with Montgomery Area Transit System since 1979 and during that time he has served as an operator and later as Dispatch Supervisor, and has been serving in the latter for more than seven years.
Clarence served in the United States Navy for six years and has been married to his bride Annie Rose (Tootie) for 42 years, together they have four children and five grandchildren.
Congratulations Clarence an honor well deserved.
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July 2006
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Curtis Duncan
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Congratulations to Curtis Duncan for being selected Employee of the Month for July 2006.
Mr. Duncan was nominated for the Employee of the Month award because of his solid work ethics and his performance as a mechanic.
Mr. Duncan has been an employee with the Transit system for over 23 years and has held various positions in the garage with increased responsibilities.
Congratulations Curtis, “Job Well Done.”
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August 2006
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Walter Robinson
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Congratulations this month go to Walter Robinson who was chosen to be the recipient of the August 2006 Employee of the Month award. An Employee since May of 1999, Mr. Robinson has continuously proven to be an operator that Montgomery Area Transit System can count on. His leadership and willingness to serve and help others were the basis for his being chosen
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September 2006
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Tim Omick
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Tim Omick, the outgoing General Manager of Montgomery Area Transit System, was chosen the Employee of the Month for September 2006.
The concept of an Employee of the Month for Montgomery Area Transit System originated in January 2001 under the new leadership of Mr. Omick, giving a boost to employee morale.
Under the leadership of Tim Omick, Montgomery Area Transit System has consistently seen growth in its ridership for the past six years from 210,000 to more than 900,000.
Not only has ridership increased, MATS has undergone a major makeover of the antiquated fleet of GMC buses to the more comfortable Thomas SLF buses and replaced the entire fleet of Goshen buses with newer models. In 2000 MATS was operating three fixed routes and 15 DART (Demand And Response Transit) runs, since that time MATS has gone though 5 phases and implemented 16 fixed routes, regenerated the trolley and discontinued the DART service, and has placed bus shelters, benches and bus stop signs throughout the transit covered areas, not to mention the intermodal facility that is under construction.
The harmonious atmosphere at MATS is attributed to an open door policy as well as the hands on approach to problem solving that Tim employed.
Congratulations Mr. Omick and Good Luck in El Paso!
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October 2006
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Leroy Johnson
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Leroy Johnson has been named Employee Of The Month for October 2006.
Leroy was chosen for this award because of his unwavering dedication for improvement.
Mr. Johnson came to Montgomery Areas Transit System in April of 2005 and has been giving his all every day in every way possible.
A native of Greenville, Alabama, he is married to his wife Betsy and together they have three sons, Leroy Jr., Vincent and Fredrick.
Congratulations Leroy, keep up the excellent work.
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Above is Leroy Johnson and MATS General Manager Kelvin Miller
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November 2006
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Evelyn King
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Evelyn King was chosen Employee of the Month for November 2006.
Ms. King has gone through the many changes that have occurred during her twenty seven and a half year tenure here at what is now called Montgomery Area Transit System, and says she has enjoyed every moment of it, especially meeting new people almost every day.
Aside from her employment here at MATS, Ms. King takes care of her ninety-three year old mother who lives with her. She has two daughters, Kimberly of Anchorage, Alaska and Allison who lives in Montgomery, and five grandchildren, Brandy, Savannah, Adrianna, Connor and Christian.
Evelyn says “there’s never a dull moment at MATS, and I never would have thought of being a bus driver all those years ago”, (she started out as a school bus driver and trained with Trail-Ways Bus Company before coming to Montgomery Area Transit System). “It has been a very rewarding experience” she says, “always meeting new people, some who have become friends and some almost like family.”
Ms. King enjoys reading, taking long walks and cooking alone in the kitchen, and traveling to Alaska to visit her family.
Now a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Ms King was a member of the Forest Park Baptist Church before the merger of the two churches,
Congratulations Evelyn, we appreciate you and your many years of service.
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December 2006
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David Powell
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Mr. David Powell, a security guard for MATS, has been chosen as December’s Employee of the Month.
A Veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Powell considers himself a homebody, and has been with the company for six months and previously worked at Maxwell Air Force Base for 18 years.
Congratulations Mr. Powell, we appreciate all you do.
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