ADOH Staffing News - Fall 2018

EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 2018 / 3rd Quarter

Greg Cooper and Carol Ditmore

Greg Cooper is being honored as the Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of 2018. 

Greg is a consummate professional who is to be commended for his ability to solve problems and bring resolution to even the most difficult of circumstances.  The Department received a voice mail from a very grateful elderly woman who was beside herself with gratitude for Greg's assistance. This woman indicated that the Greg's intervention resulted in improvements to the property that greatly increased her quality of life and sense of safety. The gratitude in her voice was one of a person who experienced a transformation from fear to security.

On another occasion over the quarter, Greg was able to resolve a water quality issue at an ADOH property that has been persisting for 10 years.  A new well had to be drilled and Greg was able, through persistence and diplomacy, to obtain agreement from all parties for a more advanced scope of work, one that solves the problem instead of just postponing it.

Those of us who work with Greg frequently witness his problem solving and people skills which have benefited his Section, The Department and the State.

ADOH WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS!

Kerry RomoKerry Romo joined the Department on August 6th as an Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources & Procurement Division. Ms. Romo possesses over 30 years of administrative support experience. Kerry was most recently employed by Republic Media/Arizona Republic. Throughout her 20+ year tenure with this organization she provided administrative support to executive level personnel.

Janelle JohnsenJanelle Johnsen joined the Department on October 1st as the Communications Officer. Ms. Johnsen joined the Department after spending the most recent three years as the Sr. Communication Specialist at Tri-West Healthcare Alliance. Janelle is a US Marine Corps Reserve veteran where she served for 10 years and began her career in communications/public relations. Janelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from Central Washington University with a major in public relations.