STAR Transit announces Employee and Driver of the Year

STAR Transit announces Employee and Driver of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Eight individuals were recently honored during STAR Transit’s Employee Appreciation Meetings.  Jeff Rohman was announced as the 2020 Employee of the Year, and Wynette Blackburn received the 2020 Driver of Year award.

Nominees for Driver of the Year included Blackburn along with Eleanor Luttrell and Yolanda Hamilton.

Wynette Blackburn

Blackburn has been with the agency six years and drives STARNow in Kaufman County.  Antonio Harris, Transportation Director, said, “Wynette is one of the hardest working drivers we have.  She is not afraid to take on new challenges and cares for our riders as if they are family.  We are all very proud of her”.

As the recipient of Driver of the Year, Wynette received $1,000.

Nominees for Employee of the Year included Rohman, Teresa Elliott, Sherri Faulk and Kenyatta Brown.

Rohman celebrated his sixth anniversary in July.  Tommy Henricks, Executive Director, said, “As our Asset Management Director, Jeff and his team have been instrumental in keeping our vehicles sanitized and clean during the pandemic, ensuring our drivers and riders feel safe when traveling with us.  STAR Transit is very thankful to have him.  Congratulations Jeff!”

Jeff Rohman

As the recipient of Employee of the Year, Rohman received $500 and two paid days off.

STAR Transit launched the Employee of the Year and Driver of the Year initiative in September of 2015.

In addition to Driver of the Year and Employee of the Year, the following employees also received recognition.  Outstanding Leadership – Kim Britton; Outstanding Customer Service – Shelby Ward; Humanitarian Award – Sherri Faulk; Outstanding Service – Antonio Harris; Admin Rookie of the Year – Star Ramirez, and Driver Rookie of the Year – Yolanda Hamilton.

“These programs recognize many of the outstanding employees we have on our team.  Congratulations to all of our recipients!” said Henricks.

Submitted press release edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.




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