Virtual town hall recognizes achievement, brings workforce up-to-date

Photo By William Farrow | A screen shot from June 19 virtual town hall presented by Huntsville Center leadership. More than 800 Huntsville Center employees from Huntsville, Alabama, Omaha, Nebraska and Alexandria, Virginia, logged into an online meeting platform to hear the words of Huntsville Center leaders praise the workforce for a job-well-done during unprecedented times.  

HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES

06.22.2020

Story by William Farrow 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. --For more than two hours June 19, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville leadership updated the workforce and recognized exceptional performance through presenting awards in the first ever virtual town hall event held online.

More than 800 Huntsville Center employees from Huntsville, Alabama, Omaha, Nebraska and Alexandria, Virginia, logged into an online meeting platform to hear the words of Huntsville Center leaders praise the workforce for a job-well-done during unprecedented times.

“We are continuing to build trust in our relationships with our stakeholders safely,” said Col. Marvin Griffin, Huntsville Center commander.

“We have a lot to be positive about and today we are going to recognize the people doing tremendous work.”

After presenting team and individual awards, Lt. Col. Hugh Darville briefed the workforce on the status of return-to-work efforts, explaining the requirements and procedures that will lead to decision to return.

Darville said employee safety is the top concern and considerations of Department of Defense, Army, Corps of Engineers, state, local procedures will determine when and how the phased return will occur.

Following Darville’s briefing, Nate (I forget his name) talked about ongoing renovation efforts at Huntsville Center’s new facility at 475 Quality Circle.

Following a question and answer period, Griffin closed out the virtual town hall by once again thanking the workforce for their patience and hard work.

“I’m extremely impressed with all you are doing and proud of the great work you do for the nation,” Griffin said.

• Date Taken: 06.22.2020
• Date Posted: 06.22.2020 13:49
• Story ID: 372586
• Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, US