Submitted by the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the seventh annual Boss of the Year honorees. Co-sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, this award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in the workplace through innovation, communication, vision, and performance.
The 2016 honorees are: Kevin Johnston, Capital Mall; Rozanne Garman, RHD Enterprises; and Ed Galligan, The Port of Olympia.
Honorable mentions include: John Doan, City of Tumwater; Dr. Ricord Torgerson, Joint Animal Services of Thurston County; and Winfried Danke, CHOICE Regional Health Network.
Over 40 bosses from non-profit organizations to state agencies to private sector companies were nominated by their employees.
Again this year, Saint Martin’s University business students played an important role in the selection process by interviewing finalists and gathering data for the selection committee. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet with exceptional business leaders in the community and to also learn more about what truly defines leadership in the workplace,” says Richard Beer, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business.
Johnston, Garman, and Galligan join a group of past honorees, including:
- Ron Bruchet, GHB Insurance
- Melissa Jenkins, The Olympian
- Meagan Darrow, TOGETHER!
- Steve Hall, the City of Olympia
- Dr. Yong Liu, State Department of Agriculture
- Rae-Lynn Bidon, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
- Joseph Di Santo, Panorama
- Heidi West, America’s Credit Union
- Dr. Terrence Hess, Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates
- Steve Brooks, Lacey Fire District 3
- Jessica Jensen, Jessica Jensen Law PS
- Joe Ingoglia, Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County
- Mariella Cummings, Physicians of Southwest Washington
- Robert Coit, Thurston County Food Bank
- Mike Harbour, Intercity Transit
- Mike Strub, LOTT Clean Water Alliance
- Bruce Cramer, O Bee Credit Union
- John Setterstrom, Lucky Eagle Casino
The recognition event will take place on Wednesday, December 14 at the Hotel RL Olympia beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a lunch buffet and recognition program starting at noon. To make a reservation to attend, register online at www.thurstonchamber.com.