2019 Distinguished Managerial Service Award Recipients

Debra Paradis

Principal Human Resources Specialist
Department of Education

Jeanette P. White

Developmental Services Program Manager (Residential)
Department of Developmental Services

Honor Roll of Nominees

In addition to the 2019 award recipients the following managers were also nominated for consideration for the award. The selection of the award recipients is always challenging. Each nominee has demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication, commitment, managerial skill and achievement; and each is truly deserving of recognition. It is an honor to be nominated for this award, and I hope you will share in congratulating these very deserving managerial nominees.

2019 Distinguished Managerial Service Award Nominees

Barbara Bugella

Mental Health Superintendent
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Gareth Bye

Director of Legal Affairs
Office of Policy and Management

Michael Elliott

Director of Licensing
Department of Consumer Protection

Julian Freund

Policy Development Coordinator
Office of Policy and Management

Susan Niemitz

Chief Executive Officer
Department of Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Capitol Region Mental Health Center

Alice Ridgway  

Birth to Three Program (Part C Coordinator)
Office of Early Childhood

William Ryan

Director of Gaming
Department of Consumer Protection

Brian Tassinari

Principal Budget Specialist  
Office of Policy and Management