Rock Island District Honors Employees
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
Date: 08.14.2025
Posted: 08.14.2025 10:39
News ID: 545614
At the Rock Island District's recent Corps Day celebration, District leadership recognized the 2024 Employees of the Year in their respective disciplines. We would like to give a huge shout out to the following team members:
- Engineer of the Year – Erica Stephens
- Professional Occupation Employee of the Year – Christopher Hawes
- Technical/Administrative Employee of the Year – James Maher
- Supervisor/Manager of the Year – Heather Anderson
- Clerical/Assistant/Technician Employee of the Year – Lindsay Welzenbach
- Lock Operator of the Year – Damon Gant
- Wage Grade Supervisor of the Year – James Dean
- Public Contact Employee of the Year – Tracy Spry
- Trades/Crafts/Laborer Employee of the Year – Nathan Bowen
- Community Service Employee of the Year – Gary Kilburg
Additionally, District leadership recognized some other awardees from the past year including several regional and national recognitions! Congrats to all of the recipients listed below:
- Project Manager of the Year - Marisa Lack
- Superior Civilian Service Award - Jeff Rose
- Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees - Frederick Joers
- Chief of Engineers Special Recognition Award - Hali Strobel
- Mississippi Valley Division Most Notable Case for Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution in Federal Government - Brandon Road Interbasin Project Team