DOT&PF Employee Recognition Awards
The DOT&PF Employee Recognition Awards occur each year. These awards are a chance for our employees to nominate co-workers with the formal recognition they deserve.
This year’s winner is known as t the go-to-person for the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) Accounting Services. She has a can-do spirit and is an invaluable, dedicated professional State service. As a supervisor, she is respectful and mindful of treating her staff equally. Her positive, hardworking, cheerful character lends to her dedication in accomplishing ANC Accounting goals and tasks. I’m pleased to announce Alaska DOT&PF's Employee of the Year is Maria "Lupe" DeSoto, Accounting Tech 3 with ANC!
Thank you for your extraordinary work and dedication!
Commissioner Anderson, Alaska DOT&PF
2022 WINNERS
Commissioner’s Office / Administrative Services Division
Jeremey Hustman
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Jeremey Hustman is a Systems Programmer 2 with the Administrative Services Division at Juneau Headquarters.
Natasha Krick
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Natasha Krick is an Accounting Tech 3 with the Administrative Services Division in Central Region.
Elizabeth Dunayski
INNOVATION AWARD
Elizabeth Dunayski is an Accountant 5 with the Administrative Services Division in Juneau Headquarters.
Finance Year-End Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Finance Year-End Team is with the Administrative Services Division. Members are stationed throughout all three regions:
- Susan Endicott
- Natasha Krick
- Bree Pedersen
- Jane Mabute
- Jenifer Zanoria
- Baily Davenport
- Gelyn Dyer
- Kari Carter
- Kevin Merkelbach
- Megan Leigh Moskito
- Monica Dutra
- Melissa Budny
- Autumn St. Germain
- Daniel Baines
- Lily Cooks
- Kirsten Fuglestad
- Elizabeth Dunayski
- Shawn Miller
- Noli Pereyra
- Teri Janis
- Ben Wright
- Brittany Staker
- Annie Lazo-Chappell
- Byjew John
- Grace Manalo
- Cris Cowles-Brunton
Alaska Marine Highway System
Kerri Traudt
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Kerri Traudt is the Vessel Scheduler for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) in Ketchikan.
Susan Cloudy
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Susan Cloudy is an Accounting Technician II with the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) in Ketchikan.
AMHS Purser Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Purser Team's members are located across AMHS fleet of vessels:
- Robert Arnold
- Dell Casidsid
- Mary Dahle
- Josef Espeseth
- Elizabeth Gamble
- Jean Gilman
- Katherine Gregoratos
- Carol Hough
- Jennifer Ireland
- Roger Jack
- Jillynn King
- Roel Mangaccat
- Nima Perez
- Michael Queen
- Jana Ring
- Monica Scott
- Barbie Svenson
- Gregory Thomas
- Carl Weimer
- Michael Whelan
- Deborah Wiedmaier
- Geralidne Young
Central Region
Todd Smith
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Todd Smith is an Engineering Associate with Construction in Central Region.
Sean Baski, P.E.
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Sean Baski is Chief of Highway Design with Design & Engineering Services in Central Region.
John Phillips
INNOVATION AWARD
John Phillips is an Engineering Assistant 3 with Design & Engineering Services Utility Section in Central Region.
Central Region Materials Lab
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Central Region Materials Lab Team with Design & Engineering Services:
- Paul Kiester - Foreman
- Paul Dougherty - Coordinator
- Stan Galley - Technician
- Dave McNutt - Technician
- Glen Green - Technician
- Robert Kelley - Technician
- Amir Mack - Technician
Fairbanks International Airport
Amanda Bowen
INNOVATION AWARD and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Amanda Bowen is a Stock & Parts Services III with Fairbanks International Airport.
Katherine “Katie” Wilmoth
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Katie Wilmoth is an Administrative Assistant I with Fairbanks International Airport.
Fairbanks International Airport Field Maintenance Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) Field Maintenance team:
- Matt Ellingson
- Brock Gardner
- Neil Hahn
- Lance Lundberg
- Mike McDade
- Eric Peterson
- Darrell Salmon
- Willie Salmon
- Jason Griswold
- Ken Anderson
- Bret Horner
- Josh Huck
- Erik Munson
- Wes Stickels
- Debbie Turner
- Craig Borba
- Charlie Mahlen
- Jim McClure
- Kimo Vidal
- Frank Walter
- Gary Lafferty
- John Erickson
- Robert Borba
- Johnny Frison
- Amanda Bowen
- Dan Finneseth
- Joe Nash
- Steve Pagh
- Laura Dong
- Denise Hendrickson
- John Siddons
Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Compliance
Daniel Burns
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Daniel Burns is a Weights & Measures Inspector Trainee with Measurement Standards &Commercial Vehicle Compliance in Anchorage.
Ramiro Lamas
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Ramiro Lamas is a Commercial Vehicle Compliance Inspector with Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Compliance in Anchorage.
Lead Inspector Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The statewide Lead Inspector Team with Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Compliance:
- Morgan Hostina
- Chris Erickson
- Ramiro Lamas
- Caleb Hessler
- Shawn O'Donnoghue
Northern Region
Vanessa Musich
LEADERSHIP AWARD and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Randi Bloom
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Rex Young
INNOVATION AWARD
Richardson Highway 200-234 Flood Repairs, Bear Creek Bridge Washout
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Richardson Highway 200-234 Flood Repairs, Bear Creek Bridge Washout Team:
- Henry Cole
- Daniel Phillips
- Dan Adamczak
- Jason Sakalaskas and Cynthia Nelson (M&O Engineering/Admin)
- Chris York, Dolan Brooks and Robert Hanson (M&O Tok)
- Chad Heller (M&O Tazlina)
- Jeremy Torres, Lucas Bowers, Sara Jarvis, Sarah Schlichting (Construction)
- Scott Maybrier and Jeff Stutzke (Design)
Program Development
Sara Lucey
LEADERSHIP AWARD and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Sara Lucey is a Planning Manager with Program Development in Fairbanks.
Desiree Downey
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Desiree Downey is a Research Analyst III with Program Development in Juneau.
Jill Melcher
INNOVATION AWARD
Jill Melcher is a Transportation Planner III with Program Development in Juneau.
Crash Data Processing Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Crash Data Processing Team with Program Development in Juneau:
- Tammy Kramer, Alaska Highway Safety Office Administrator
- Michelle Duncan, Crash Data Manager
- Beatriz Sanchez-Buiterrez, Statistical Technician
Southcoast Region
Amber Marshall
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Amber Marshall is Project Control Chief with Southcoast Region Support Services.
Caleb Bizzarro
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Caleb Bizzarro is a Right-of-Way Agent 2 with Southcoast Region.
Joel Osburn
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Joel Osburn is an Architect I with Preliminary Design & Environmental in Southcoast Region.
Travis Watkins
INNOVATION AWARD
Travis Watkins is an Engineering Technician Journey with Construction in Southcoast Region.
Klawock M&O and SEF
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Klawock M&O and SEF Team in Southcoast Region:
- Joseph Johnson, Mechanic, SEF
- Justin Fitch, Foreman/Airport Manager, M&O
- Douglas Carl, Equipment Operator, M&O
- Emmet Benolken, Equipment Operator, M&O
- Bryce Buckner, Equipment Operator, M&O
Statewide Aviation
Rebecca Douglas
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Rebecca Douglas is an Aviation System Planner with Statewide Aviation.
Vickie Swain
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Vickie Swain is Chief of Central Region Aviation Leasing with Statewide Aviation.
Highways & Aviation Leadership Conference Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Highways & Aviation Leadership Conference Team with Statewide Aviation:
- Dylan Blankenship
- Brianna Bockhurst
- Ryan Marlow
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Maria "Lupe" De Soto
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR WINNER!
Lupe De Soto is an Accounting Tech 3 with ANC.
Phillip Petrie
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Phil Petrie is an Equipment Maintenance Foreman with Airfield Maintenances at ANC.
Jeffry Warren
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Jeff Warren is a Maintenance Specialist with ANC.
Brandon Tucker
INNOVATION AWARD
Brandon Tucker is the Airport Leasing Program Manager with ANC.
Planning and Development Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ANC Planning and Development Team:
- Brandon Tucker, Leasing Manager
- Sarah Guedea, Leasing Specialists
- Sara Haley, Leasing Specialists
- Taylor Beardsley, Leasing Specialists
- Tracy Anna Bader, Leasing Specialists
- Brienna Dermis, Leasing Specialists
- Cristin Jones, Planner
Statewide Design & Engineering Services (DES) / Information Systems & Services (ISSD)
Gwen Mayo
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Gwen Mayo is an Administrative Officer 1 with Statewide DES in Anchorage.
Anna Bosin
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Anna Bosin is Research, Development & Technology Manager with Statewide DES in Anchorage.
Erik Norberg
INNOVATION AWARD
Erik Norberg is an Environmental Impact Analyst 1with Statewide DES in Anchorage.
Asset Management Team (for the TAMP)
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Asset Management Team (for theTransportation Asset Management Plan) members with Statewide DES:
- Steve Saboundjian, Technical Engineer 2
- Janelle White, Engineering Assistant 3
- Drew Pavey, Engineering Associate
- Ellie Hakari, GIS Analyst 2
Statewide Equipment Fleet (SEF)
Geoffrey Hubert
LEADERSHIP AWARD and
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Tristin Glonek
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Western Region SEF Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Western Region SEF Team:
- Tyler Eide, Mechanic, Nome
- Jason Mayrand, Mechanic, Nome
- James Mansfield, Mechanic, Kotzebue
- Perry Burress, Mechanic, Unalakleet
Statewide Facilities Services
Brian Rice
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
Brian Rice is the Dalton Foreman with Facilities Services at the Fairbanks Hub.
Saul Burger
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Saul Burger is an Engineering Assistant III with Facilities Services in Fairbanks.
Christopher Hodgin
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Chris Hoddgin is an Engineer/Architect 3 with Facilities Services in Anchorage.
Western District Facilities Team
TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Western District Facilities Team in Nome:
- Tyler Johnson
- John Lane
- Rick Hanebuth
- Cody White