February 2023 Newsmakers

February 2023 Newsmakers

February 28, 2023

Service Awards

Keith Nichols / 25 Years
Meter Technician II Keith Nichols has celebrated 25 years of service with Greenville Utilities. He is part of the team responsible for all maintenance, repair, and in-house testing of water and gas meters. They also perform maintenance on our larger commercial meters and compound water meters, like those at apartment complexes. "Over the years I've enjoyed the changes in technology because of the challenge it brings," said Keith. "I've always liked a good challenge, and it's all been for the best."

Brandon Vernelson / 20 Years
Meter Technician II Brandon Vernelson has celebrated 20 years of service with Greenville Utilities. He is part of the team responsible for all maintenance, repair, and in-house testing of water and gas meters. They also perform maintenance on our larger commercial meters and compound water meters (typically installed at facilities like apartment complexes). “My favorite thing about working at GUC would have to be helping our customers figure out problems,” he said. “I really enjoy working with the customers one-on-one.”

5 Years
Kenny McDonald, Master Mechanic

15 Years
Jolene Donaldson, Collections Supervisor

Promotions

Tyrone Moore, WR Systems O/M Crew Leader II

Transfers

Emily Smith, Customer Relations Staff Support Specialist I

Sympathies

Our sincere condolences to WTP Operation Crew Leader Joe Clark on the recent passing of his mother, Vicki Clark. Mrs. Clark was also the grandmother of WTP Maintenance Mechanic I Matthew Clark.

Thank You's

AnnMarie Burke recently sent the following note of appreciation for Electric Troubleshooter Crew Leader Casey Jones and Overhead Lineworker Jordan Bradshaw via GUC’s Facebook private messenger: “Huge shout out to the crew that came out to Emma Cannon Road in the early morning hours to fix a transformer that went south! Thank you, thank you! We appreciate you guys so very much. We won't take for granted the hard work y'all do for our community. You guys and gals are awesome!”