Jessica Carlson Named Employee of the Year for the HUD Kentucky Office

By Deborah Knight

Recently during the HUD Kentucky Office Employee Appreciation Month in September 2015, the Employee of the Year was recognized. Jessica Carlson received the distinct honor during an all employee gathering.

HUD Account Executive Branch Chief John Hamm, HUD Employee of the Year Jessica Carlson, and HUD Kentucky Field Office Director Christopher Taylor

Ms. Carlson is an Account Executive in the Multifamily Housing Division. During the past year, she has served as Acting Supervisor, has participated in the HUD Management Development Program and shadowed the Field Office Director, then returned to coach the next class. She has also demonstrated her strong leadership skills in various projects involving the reorganization of the Multifamily Housing Division.

 "I'm not speechless very often, but I was that day," said Ms. Carlson. "It's an honor to get this award from such a great office with so many wonderful people, but recognition is not what any of us are here for - helping our customers move forward in a positive manner is what makes me happy as well as our staff."

Her supervisor, Account Executive Branch Chief John Hamm, proudly stated, "Having great team members like Jess Carlson makes me want to come to work in the mornings."

"I am honored to recognize Ms. Carlson for her work with our customers in Kentucky and I am thankful for her commitment to our office and staff," said HUD Kentucky Field Office Director Christopher Taylor. "We work hard to make Kentucky a shining example of service and opportunity for all among the nation and Jess strongly contributes to that goal."

Each year one employee is selected to receive the honor of Employee of the Year in the HUD Kentucky Field Office.

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