Dallas, TX, Farmers Branch Station Manager, Customer Services Vanya Johnson (far right, kneeling with the black jacket and pants) gave Certificates of Appreciation to all of her employees for outstanding service and dedication to their customers.  Johnson remarked, “I’m proud to be Manager of the Farmers Branch Station.  Although this station in not perfect, my employees are striving to be the best in the city of Dallas.”

Irving, TX, Central Station Retail Associate Rashida Hernandez (right) received a Gold Star Award from A/Manager Customer Services Denean Pankins (left) for a perfect score on a Retail Customer Experience.  Hernandez is a team player and a people person who enjoys the friendly interaction with the great customers of this Post Office.  She commented, “We have a good team here who work well together to serve our customers in a timely fashion.”  Hernandez comes from a big family which she credits with her abilities to interact with many different types of people and personalities. 

Irving, TX, Las Colinas Station Retail Associate Horace Williams displayed his third and fourth Gold Star Awards for perfect transactions on Retail Customer Experiences.  He has worked for the Postal Service for 31 years and is a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Williams takes pleasure in educating his customers on Postal Products.  He remarked, “My wife Jo-Anne works in the Passports department at the Irving Main Station and I’m proud of her exceptional work.”

North Texas Processing and Distribution Center Training Technician, Postal Employee Development Center Linda Shelby (left) and General Clerk Brenda Griffin (right) wore African attire in honor of black history month.  The t-shirt in the picture was designed by her sister and is over 26 years old.

North Texas Processing and Distribution Center employees held a soul food spread and posed for a picture after the lunch.  Pictured from left to right are; Human Resource Specialist Melvin Price, Contract Technician Tuletha Jones, A/Retail Specialist Sandra McCallister, Occupational Health Nurse Administrator Lisa Spriggins, Health And Resource Management Specialist Simon John Alexander, Training Technician Linda Shelby, Occupational Health Nurse Fenela Mazur, General Clerk Brenda Griffin, Supervisor, Distribution Operations Cheryn Coleman-Madden and Contract Technician Perry Caston.

North Texas Processing and Distribution Center Training Technician, Postal Employee Development Center Linda Shelby made a Mardi Gras display in honor of the event.

 

 

North Texas Processing and Distribution Center Training Technician, Postal Employee Development Center Linda Shelby setup a Black History month display that celebrated the achievements made by black Americans and recognized the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.

 

 

 

 

 

Lindale, TX, Rural Carrier Johnny G. Johnson has retired effective March 1, 2017.  He has nearly 40 years with the Postal Service.  Johnson started his career as a RCA in Lindale in June, 1977.  He was promoted to a regular Carrier in 1980.   Johnson carried mail for 40 years and never had an accident.   He will be receiving a Million Mile Award for that rare achievement.  Johnson is married to his wife Cari and has three children and three grandchildren.  When asked what he was going to do now that he is retired, Johnson replied, “I now have the time to devote to my garden, farm, fishing and raising my dogs.  I will miss the daily interaction with my customers and the pleasure of providing customer service.”  Postmaster Kathy Downing remarked, “We will all miss Johnny’s outgoing personality and big smile.  He will be hard to replace!”

North Texas Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC) (left to right) Mail Handlers Steven Jimenez, David Dixson, Mail Processing Clerk Michael Anderson, Mail Handers Henry Princehouse, Necole Haynes, Ricky Jackson, John Stover Jr., Colleen Hein and Abdul Whisenhunt received Service Recognition Awards.

North Texas P&DC Mail Handler John H. Stover Jr. (left) received his 25-year Service Award from Lead Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Sergio Reynoso (right).

North Texas P&DC Mail Handler Steven Jimenez (right) received his 25-year Service Award from Lead Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Sergio Reynoso (left).

North Texas P&DC Mail Processing Clerk Judy E. Thomason (left) received her 25-year Service Award from Lead Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Sergio Reynoso (right).

North Texas P&DC Mail Handler Necole Haynes (left) received her 25-year Service Award from Lead Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Sergio Reynoso (right).

North Texas P&DC Mail Handler Ricky Jackson (left) received his 25-year Service Award from Lead Senior Manager, Distribution Operations Sergio Reynoso (right).

 

 

 

Southern Area Mailpiece Design Analyst Martha Lewis (right) received her 30-year Service Award from Manager, Small Business Development and Mail Acceptance Felicia Carter (left).

Prosper, TX, Letter Carrier Paul Knutson (left) received his 30-year Service Award from Postmaster Jim Spradley (right).