VCU - LOOK WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!

VCU RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Ken, Ken, Bob, Curt and Brian
The VCU Employees above were honored on Friday, April 20, 2018 for their extraordinarily long careers with our organization. Their dedication, wisdom and hard work over the years have played a major role in the Utilities' success.

​Pictured from left to right:  Ken Groves - 30 years, Ken Clemans - 35 years, Bob Garmon - 40 years, Curt Finney - 40 years, and Brian Pursley - 20 years. 
Jeremy Kosior-Stout

JEREMY KOSIOR-STOUT ACHIEVES
​IDEM CLASS III  WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION

​​Jeremy Kosior-Stout has successfully achieved his IDEM Class III Wastewater Certification.  Jeremy has worked at the Water Reclamation Department as a wastewater shift operator since 2013.
​​This certification confirms his knowledge and confidence in operating our Wastewater Facility.​

​​Congratulations, Jeremy!

 
                                  

HYDRANT HYSTERIA!!!


​On January 24th, 2018, a team from our Collections and Distribution Division participated in the Indiana American Water Works Association’s annual Hydrant Hysteria competition in Indianapolis. Nick Miller and Jerrin Ringle, coached by their supervisor Mark Geskey, competed with contestants from various Indiana communities to assemble a water hydrant as quickly as possible. The first rounds of competition took place on Wednesday morning with the two quickest teams competing for the championship that evening. Following the two heats in the morning, Nick and Jerrin qualified for the finals in the evening with the fastest time of 1 minute 42 seconds. Their competition was a team from Fort Wayne. Although they didn’t come home with a trophy, a second place finish for their first attempt is awesome! ​
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​ Way to go, Nick & Jerrin!
 
Nick and Jerrin-Hydrant Hysteria 2018
WE ARE PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES FOR GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS:
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T. Wampler Class IV.Promotion 2018
TERRY WAMPLER IS PROMOTED TO WRD CHIEF OPERATOR
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Terry Wampler was recently promoted to Water Reclamation Department's Chief Operator effective January 1, 2018.  Terry has been with the Utilities since 2015 and has served as a Wastewater Operator and most recently as a Maintenance Technician/Operator in the Maintenance Department. 

​Terry achieved his Class IV Wastewater Pretreatment Apprentice License in December 2017.  This license is awarded by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management following hands-on experience at the Wastewater Plant and successfully passing tiered exams. 
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​Congratulations, Terry!
A. Gray Certification 12.2017
ADAM GRAY  AND MIKE VAN SYOC
​ACHIEVE INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT CERTIFICATIONS
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Adam Gray (pictured on the left) recently achieved his Class II Wastewater  Apprentice License.  Adam started his service with the Public Works Department, but transferred to the Utilities in 2015, working as a Maintenance Tech/Operator in the Maintenance Division.

​Mike Van Syoc  (pictured on the right) was also awarded his Class I Wastewater Certification in January 2018.  Mike serves as a Wastewater Shift Operator at the Water Reclamation Facility.
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M. Van Syoc Certification 12.2017