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Rosewood Employees Honored for Milestone Years of Service

Seven Rosewood Services employees were recognized for their years of service in late December. Jessica Schmidt led the way with 10 years of service, and was recognized with six other employees who each celebrated five years of service with Rosewood.

"Few career fields can be as challenging or rewarding as providing developmental services to those in need," said Rosewood Services executive director Tammy Hammond. "Longevity of good employees is key to providing consistently exceptional care to the clients we serve. We recognize seven employees who have provided a high-caliber of care over a long period of time. I am very thankful for their dedicated service."

Quality Service – Pictured left to right are Vicki Schmitt, senior director; Tammy Hammond, Rosewood founder and executive director; along with service-award winners Jessica Schmidt; Janice Moore; Jennifer Stoddard; Jay Stoddard; and Teresa Wilson.

Employees recognized are:

• Jessica Schmidt: Serving as case manager for the past few years, Schmidt he began working for Rosewood in March of 2002 as a direct care staff, before becoming house lead, and then being promoted to her current position.
• Gary Bradford: A wood-working expert, Bradford provides guidance at the Rosewood Furniture Gallery in helping the client-employees perform their daily tasks of assembling, sanding and staining solid-wood furniture pieces.
• Loretta Hardten: Starting with Rosewood Services in May 2007, Hardten has diligently served in the Residential Department since that time.
• Janice Moore: Recently transferring to work in the Medical Office, Moore has worked most of her years with Rosewood in the classroom at Day Services. 
• Jennifer Stoddard: Jennifer worked as a case manager for Rosewood for a few years and then moved away. She returned to Rosewood in March of 2007 as activity coordinator and executive assistant.
• Jay Stoddard: Jay is a house lead in the Residential Department where he has worked for almost nine years total. After moving away briefly, he returned and began working again for Rosewood in February of 2007.
• Teresa Wilson: Teresa works at the Ranch as a housekeeper and nanny. She is also involved with Ranch activities.