2002 JWOD Outstanding Contributions Award Recipients

Dennis K. Alverson
Director of Contract Operations
20th Contracting Squadron
Shaw AFB, South Carolina

Mr. Alverson has been an outstanding supporter of the JWOD Program in his efforts to provide service opportunities for people with severe disabilities and by encouraging purchase card holders to support Shaw AFB's Base Supply Center, HAZMAT Center and Individual Equipment Element. But, he has also taken his support one step further by creating an annual JWOD Appreciation Day to recognize the achievements of the JWOD Program throughout the Command. On this special day, JWOD employees are invited to a picnic lunch where awards are presented and all are recognized by the Commander for their hard work.

Kathy C. Harvey
Directorate of Contracting
Anniston Army Depot
Anniston, AL

Ms. Kathy Harvey is the Directorate of Contracting at the Anniston Army Depot. As a result of the efforts of Ms. Harvey and her staff, the JWOD Program obtained their first contracts at Anniston Army Depot for laundry and janitorial services. These contracts have had a great impact on the lives of 45 individuals with severe disabilities, allowing them to be financially independent, while providing Anniston Army Depot with the services it needs to meet its important mission.

Ron Fry
Director
Galley and Uniform Issue
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, IL

Mr. Fry is the Director for Galley and Uniform Issue at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. As a result of his efforts there, nearly two hundred individuals with severe disabilities are employed on the largest food service project under the JWOD Program. His leadership also inspired the Navy/JWOD food service team to reach the impressive goal of earning Capt. Edward F. Ney accreditation-with two Galleys earning 5 Stars and one Galley earning 4 Stars. And, because of the food service contract's success, opportunities have increased for additional JWOD contracts throughout the base.