Ralph Ketner Employee Productivity Award Winners

Name of ProjectCounty, Employee, Year
Business Personal Property Listing ImprovementsBrunswick: Renee Adams and team, 2007-08
Foster Care Guardianship Assistance & SupportDurham: Sammy Haithcock, Chuck Harris and Michael Ward, 2007-08
Animal Web Online Locator of Pets (AWOL-Pets)Gaston: Van Wortman, Reggie Horton and Lisa Benton, 2007-08
Group Interviews for Non-custodial ParentsHalifax: Melody Beaver and Mistie Fisher, 2007-08
Open Access Scheduling for WICHenderson: Pam Foster, 2007-08
Child Support Productivity & PaternityHoke: Sheila Beck-Jones and team, 2007-08
Rigid Plastics RecyclingIredell: Diane Lewis, 2007-08
eRecords - Electronic Business RecordingJohnston: Craig Olive and team, 2007-08
Field Inspections Permitting on SiteOrange: Dan Bruce, 2007-08
Waste Truck Overhead Packing SystemRutherford: Gene Toney, 2007-08
Workplace Safety & Risk Managemente Burke: Dale Meyer, 2006-07
Health Department "Electronic" Accreditation Gaston: Chris Dobbins and team, 2006-07
ACTION '06 - Automated Customer Tracking and Inventory Online Network Gaston: Joe Will, Robert Peterson, Daniel Love, 2006-07
Customer Service 101 Training Lee: Cantina Lucas and team, 2006-07
Residential Permits Tracking System Mecklenburg: Silvio Conte, 2006-07
Soil & Water Service Improvement Onslow: William D. Norris, III, 2006-07
"Be Well and Well Informed" - County Wellness Program Person: Bess Hester-Whitt and team, 2006-07
Hydraulic Reconfiguration of Electric System to Operate a Pan Rutherford: Donnie Lee Dunkle, 2006-07
Retiree Resource Network Volunteers Transylvania: Mark Burrows, Trish Hamilton, William Layton, 2006-07
Conversion of Surplus Ambulance into Landfill Service Truck Wilson: Andy Davis, James Brown, Gary Strickland, 2006-07
Turning Mulch into Money Cumberland: Jan Albert, David Matthews, Karen Hall, 2005-06
Property Tax Payment Booklets Davidson: Joseph Silver, 2005-06
Rapid Response Homes Durham: Ellen Holliman, Sammy Haithcock and team, 2005-06
Patient Accounts Collection "Re-Vamp" Gaston: Selenna Moss, Teresa Hardin, Robert Peterson, Joe Will, 2005-06
Privilege License System (PL¨Sys) Mecklenburg: Neal Dixon and team, 2005-06
Public Request for Information (RFI) Program New Hanover: Greg Thompson and team, 2005-06
Toxicity Reduction Improvements Program (TRIP) Orange: Rob Taylor, 2005-06
Trash to Treasure - Ways to Recycle Old Equipment Pitt: Michael Rogers, 2005-06
E911-Plus Application Development & Deployment Pitt: Ron Crisp, Amanda Hoffner, Darrell Coleman, Sam Tyson, Greg Beacham, 2005-06
EMS Electronic Revenue Collections Scotland: Mike Edge, 2005-06
Tax Office 'Make Over'Brunswick: Tom Bagby, 2004-05
SNIP (Spay/Neuter Improvements for Pets)Cabarrus: James F. Cook, Jr., 2004-05
Family NET: Colsolidated Services for Children and FamiliesCatawba: Bobby Boyd and John Handy, 2004-05
Meals on Wheels - Smoke Alarm Installation ProgramNew Hanover: Sarah Chapman, 2004-05
Electronic Offender Monitoring ProgramPitt: Janis Gallagher, 2004-05
Intake TriageRockingham: Toni C. Fain, 2004-05
Transfer Station ProgramSwain: Charles Bailey, 2004-05
Digital Conversion, Manipulation and Storage of Real Estate DeedsUnion: Sou Moua, 2004-05
Front End Investigations in Child Care Subsidy ProgramWilson: Tracey Mooring and Chris Wright, 2004-05
Child Support Judicial TeamsWilson: Delois Jones, 2004-05
Telephone Costs SavingsBuncombe: Doug Reynolds, 2003-04
Enhancement of Debt Setoff ProgramCleveland: Linda Wiggins & Mark Deese, 2003-04
Property Tax Collection CollaborationDavidson: Joe Silver & Catherine Lambeth, 2003-04
System of Care to Reduce Court-Ordered Treatment CostsDurham: Chuck Harris & Team, 2003-04
EMS Clinical/Organizational ImprovementIredell: Chris Gulledge, 2003-04
Real Estate Lookup ProjectMecklenburg: Nelson Baker & IS Team, 2003-04
Public Relations - "The Tax Department on the Road"Moore: John Parris, Wayne Vest, Willard Hiatt, 2003-04
Economic & Environmentally Friendly Glass Recycling InnovationNew Hanover: Jason Hale, Ray Church, James Thomas, Garry Moore, 2003-04
"No Senior Without" - Prescription Drug AssistanceWayne: Teresa Smith, 2003-04
Earned Income Tax Credit/Volunteer Income Tax Assistance OutreachWilson: Amber Denning, 2003-04
Timber Production Mgt. & RevenuesAlamance: Rett Davis & team, 2002-03
On-line Office Supply Swap ShopCabarrus: Eileen Sousley & Debbie Hinkle, 2002-03
Employee Health ClinicCatawba: Debbie Bradley & team, 2002-03
Open Access SchedulingDuplin: Mary Anne Lane & team, 2002-03
Client Financial Assistance DatabaseHertford: Brenda H. Allen & Avis Murphy, 2002-03
Cross County Transit Web siteMacon: Kim Angel, 2002-03
Medical Records Barcoding ProjectNew Hanover : Kimberly Roane & team, 2002-03
Overdue Book Management by TelephoneNew Hanover : Kathryn A. Bujalski, 2002-03
Mobile Mugshot SystemRandolph: Thomas M. Wassack, 2002-03
Online Business ListingWake: Emmett Curl & team, 2002-03
Creation of database to measure/track foster child placementBuncombe: Brent Deter, 2001-02
Skills Training for County EmployeesChatham: Renee Dickson/Carolyn Miller, 2001-02
Resolution of service/supply problems for liquid oxygenCleveland: Joe Lord/J.R. Lowe, 2001-02
Tax Clinics to prepare returns & maximize EITCForsyth: Team, 2001-02
Improving Medication DistributionGuilford: Joy Southerland/Julianna Parrish, 2001-02
Upgrading Communications in Govt. Offices using Wireless Tech.Haywood: Gary Reece/Shane Thomas/Kristy Lanning, 2001-02
Improving Human Serv. Transportation via Private PartnershipsMecklenburg: Team, 2001-02
Day Treatment Center for Delinquent YouthNew Hanover: Richard Christian, 2001-02
Water Treatment Lagoon CleaningOnslow: Thomas MacGillivray/Seth Brown/Anthony Colon, 2001-02
"Wheels for Work" Car Donation ProgramOrange: William E. Mathews, 2001-02
Mailing Criminal Process NotificationSurry: Lauretta Ramey/Karen Cox/Melissa Butcher, 2001-02
CIP (Crisis Intervention Program) Grant DistributionsBladen: Diane Merritt/Bill Settlemyer, 2000-01
Free employee breast & prostate cancer screeningBuncombe: Rob Thornberry, 2000-01
CummiCare, Inc.--Centralized Admin Services for NonprofitsCumberland: Team, 2000-01
Effectiveness of Community Assessment TeamHaywood: Tony Beaman, 2000-01
Human Services Transportation Web-Based Schedule/TrackingMecklenburg: Barry Abrams, 2000-01
Park Watch ProgramOnslow: Mac Sligh, 2000-01
State Inmates Cleaning County Animal ShelterRowan: Team, 2000-01
Virtual Health Care OfficeStokes: Amy Hurst, 2000-01
Cost-efficiencies in Home HealthSurry: Team, 2000-01
Leadership Development ProjectUnion: Team, 2000-01
Medicaid Case & Time Management SystemBuncombe: Joanna Isenhour, 1999-00
New Focus- Diversion of Work First applicantsCabarrus: New Focus Committee, 1999-00
Advertising Cost SavingsCumberland: Stacy Lowes Martin , 1999-00
GIS on the InternetMecklenburg: Jerry Shidal, 1999-00
New Technology to Improve Ag Water QualityOnlsow: William Norris III & Donna Card, 1999-00
Paramedic Initial Response ProgramOrange: Nick Waters, 1999-00
Hurricane Relief Funding ProjectPitt: Dee Bowling, 1999-00
Registration System to Avoid Contractor FraudPitt: Judy Caldwell, Donna Tripp, JoAnne Burgdorff, 1999-00
Pretrial Services to Reduce DetaineesRowan: Rowan County, 1999-00
Communicating with Hispanic RidersYancey: YCTA Team, 1999-00
Lunch Plus Club-Kanapolis NCCabarrus: Michael Murphy, 1998-99
Fire Inspections Public AwarenessChatham: Thomas Bender, Carolyn Chandre, 1998-99
Reducing Inmate Health Care CostsCraven: Pat Thompson, 1998-99
Creekside Recreation Park Reuse Irrigation SystemCraven: Roy "Rusty" Hayes, 1998-99
"Just Us" ProgramDurham: Gudrun Parmer, Jo Iverson, 1998-99
Effectiveness of liens to collect child supportHalifax: Halifax County child support staff, 1998-99
Recycling Wheelchair RampsJackson: Richard Smith , 1998-99
S.A.F.E. - Senior Assistance From EMSMoore : emergency services team, 1998-99
Detention Services Sewing Repair ShopPitt: Johnny Harrison, 1998-99
"Ride RTS" (Rowan Transit System)Rowan: RTS Team, 1998-99
Act Authorizing Landfill Liner Sl1997-374Alamance: Robert Smith, 1997-98
Cabarrus GIS Public AccessCabarrus: S. Floyd, T. Stanley, 1997-98
Alternative Ash ApplicationChatham: J. Hughes, M. O'Farrell, 1997-98
Tb Directly Observed Therapy Training (Dot)Guilford: T.Koontz,J.Southerland, 1997-98
Coordinating Seniors Meals & TransportationMecklenburg: team, 1997-98
Computerized Wastewater PermitsPamlico: Willard Cole III , 1997-98
Increasing Productivity In Baling Office PaperPasquotank: Waltor Jones , 1997-98
Subsidized Child Care Mgt. SystemsPitt: D.Davis,M. Dixon, 1997-98
Financial Crisis Network Coordinated Emergency SystemRowan: Keith Valercourt, 1997-98
Reduce Water Consump & Wastewater TreatmentStanley: Wm. Ronnel Stiller, 1997-98
Inc. Efficiency/Perf. Based LandfillAlamance: Robert C. Smith & Team, 1996-97
Increased County AssessmentBuncombe: Donna Hannah, 1996-97
Automation of 1571Caldwell: Eric Hollar, 1996-97
Cumb. County Day Reporting CenterCumberland: Birdell Sturgess, 1996-97
Smarter Supply OrderingGuilford: Wayne Howlett, 1996-97
Productivity and Paperwork Reduction...Guilford: Senior Management Team, 1996-97
Knowledge is PowerfulHalifax: Evelyn S. Dawson, 1996-97
Warrants ProcessHenderson: Warrants Process Team, 1996-97
ASAP-Automated Single App. ProcessMecklenburg: Gwendolyn Gray, etc., 1996-97
Work First Family Assistance UnitSurry: David Adkisson, etc., 1996-97
Early Defibrillation ProgramAlamance: Sidney C. Kitchen, 1995-96
Release/Discovery/Refund FormDavidson: Linda Hairston, 1995-96
Four Day Work WeekDavidson: Arthur (Ted) Davis, 1995-96
Computerizing equipment/higher serviceForsyth: Brian D. Barker, 1995-96
Community Based MH Serv. for FamiliesGuilford: Bob Herman, 1995-96
Anderson Creek Comm. Resource CenterHarnett: Jack D. Bryan, 1995-96
Non-Emergency Transportation SavingsRowan: Clyde Fahnestock, 1995-96
Locate AgentSampson: Charles Bretthauer, 1995-96
Election Day Provisional Ballot EnvelopeSurry: Dawn Harris, 1995-96
Jobs & Training Serv. for Non-Custodial ParentsWake: Melissa Jethro, 1995-96
"Drive By Flu Shooting"Caldwell: Team, 1994-95
Defensive Driving ProgramCatawba: Betty Coulter, 1994-95
Extended Life, Blackburn LandfillCatawba: Richard H. (Dick) Wyatt, 1994-95
Innovative Computerization of EMS SystemCleveland: Team, 1994-95
Unified Development OrdinancesForsyth: James E. Yarbrough, 1994-95
Automatic Voting District PlacementGaston: Team, 1994-95
Reducing & Simplifying PaperworkGuilford: Team, 1994-95
Alzheimer Respite Ctr./Caregiver ConnectionMacon: Sheila C. Jenkins, 1994-95
Triangle SportsPlex FinancingOrange: Team, 1994-95
Camden County Tire CleanupPasquotank: Lou W. Lassiter, 1994-95
Fax Permits w/ Fee Payment by Credit CardPitt: Phil Dickerson, 1994-95
Dentention Center Commissary AutomationRowan: Ken Clifton, 1994-95
Work Simplification ProjectsCabarrus: Team, 1993-94
Waste Reduction Awards ProgramCaldwell: Mike Lane & Lynne Green, 1993-94
Non-Profit Sales Tax Refund AmendmentsCraven: Rick Hemphill, 1993-94
County General Tax Information IndexDavidson: Marsha Kincaid, 1993-94
Public Library Local Area Network ProjectDuplin: Linda Hadden, 1993-94
Pre-Court Conference to Reach Consent Agree.Henderson: Team, 1993-94
Statewide Reduction of Juvenile Detention CostsLee: Todd Edwards, 1993-94
Building Standards Mobile Data Terminal Syst.Mecklenburg: Team, 1993-94
Child Support Arrest Orders ImprovementsPitt: Team, 1993-94
Randolph County Street Network Map BookRandolph: Linda Smith, Lisa Beal, Carroll Wolfe, 1993-94
Prgm. to Supply Medication for Patients in NeedBuncombe: Sharon Davis, 1992-93
Income Maintenance ReorganizationBurke: Team, 1992-93
Reinventing the BudgetCatawba: Team, 1992-93
Hiring of Developmentally Disabled/SW CenterCleveland: David Dear, 1992-93
Developed Sheriff Dept. Automation SystemCleveland: Scott Fite, 1992-93
Swine Farm Computerized Site DesignDuplin: Team, 1992-93
In-house Construction ProgramHoke: Team, 1992-93
Verterans Serv-Medicaid Cross-trainingMcDowell: Team, 1992-93
Design of New Tax Collection SystemMecklenburg: Team, 1992-93
Election Returns: Display/Report SystemNew Hanover: Jan G. Kavanaugh, 1992-93
Air Pollution Control "Green Light Program"Buncombe: Ella Bowman, 1991-92
Electronic House ArrestCatawba: David Huffman, 1991-92
Landfill Leachate Recirculation SystemCraven: John F. Guinan, 1991-92
Rest Home/Medicaid Eligibility Form RevisionDavidson: Marillyn Conrad, 1991-92
Created Coloring Book/Child Domestic ViolenceGaston: Susan Harstin, Patti Miller, 1991-92
Library Voice Notification SystemMecklenburg: Matthew Bly, 1991-92
Pesticide Applicator RetrofitNew Hanover: Charles Shepard, 1991-92
Waste Not - Methods to Save Time, MoneyOnslow: Carol Daly, Dawn Berry, 1991-92
First Aid Station for Injured WorkersUnion: Horace Williams, 1991-92
Group Intake InterviewWake: Team, 1991-92