2009 Forest Service Engineer of the Year Winners

The Director of Engineering has made the final selection for the Forest Service Engineers of the Year awards for fiscal year 2009. The accomplishments and merits of the nominees were outstanding. The talent and dedication of engineering employees is impressive and key to delivering quality programs of work, completing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects, and supporting the mission of the Forest Service. We are proud to announce the winners:

• Terry Wong—2009 Managerial Engineer of the Year
• Kathy Van Hecke—2009 Technical Engineer of the Year
• George Goehl—2009 Engineering Technician of the Year
• Ben Lindley—2009 Engineering Technician of the Year
• Sean Harwood—2009 Engineering Technology Applications Employee of the Year
• Carol Russell—2009 Engineering Technology Applications Employee of the Year

Awards will be presented during a program sponsored by Washington Office Engineering on April 26, 2010, in Washington, DC. Family and friends are encouraged to attend this event.

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