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2025 Team Member of the Year - Theresa: "I love the people. They're like family!"
Support Makes the Difference | Sonja Oates
From Recovery to Renewal | Donnie Mitchell
Support Leads to Success | Angela McKinney
Custodial Excellence Starts with Purpose | Wilson Butler
Everyone Deserves an Opportunity | Don Stewart
Teaching and Leading with Heart | Miguel Negron
Opening Doors to Opportunity | Lisa Bloodworth
The Power of Belonging | Ben Rhodes
A Place Where People Matter | Natasha Hall
Leading with Purpose | Cortez Simms
Finding Family and Fulfillment | Jessica Chasse
A Journey of Confidence and Growth | Paloma Gulledge
Achieving Independence | Mildred Byrd
The Joy of Watching Others Grow | Betty Geren
Motivated by Mission | Bill Dietz
Breaking Barriers Through Innovation | Mark Kessler, VP of Innovation and Business Development
Strengthening Communities Through Opportunity | Russ Schreiner, VP of Operations
2024 Team Member of the Year - Liberty: "The people I work with are the best part of my job."
The Power of Perseverance | Brodrick Bell
From Quiet to Confident | Carl Clark Jr.
Never Quit, Never Settle | Manuel Garcia Gordo
Patience, Purpose and Progress | Pearl Lott
Accommodation Drives Success | Carlos Garcia
Growing Into Leadership | Delaney Parrish
Helping Others Succeed | Nicholas Hickson
Elevating Potential, Supporting Growth | Chris Washack
Providing an Opportunity to Succeed | Nick Andruska
Creating a Culture of Value | Steve Sandquist
Team Member of the Year 2023 - Hayli: “I won’t let anything stop me from reaching my career goals.”
James: "Working for GCE has done a lot for me. They've given me the strength, confidence, everything."
Susan: Being legally blind did not stop her from being a trusted and exceptional team member
Team Member of the Year 2023 - Antanika: "I'm so strong with myself!"
Veteran Team Member of the Year 2022 - Stan: "My injuries don't define me."
Veteran Team Member of the Year 2021 - Eddy: Flexibility to seek healthcare and support family members
Team Member of the Year 2021 - Alan: "It's a good opportunity to learn new things and help people."
Team Member of the Year 2020 - Wanda: Support for deaf team members
Team Member of the Year 2022 - Bonnie: "What a beautiful life it is to be clean and sober!"
MacDill Air Force Base Team: "A personal approach to partnership"
Carl: Overcoming homelessness, addiction and unemployment
Nathan: "A sense of purpose and independence"
Pamela: "I worked my way up. GCE gave me my life back."

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This graphic features a photo of Ben and has text that reads "Growing professionally, Ben Rhodes, Director of Operations, Food Services."

Professional growth journey: Ben Rhodes

Ben Rhodes serves as a director of operations in the food service division at Global Connections to Employment (GCE), where he brings both industry experience and a passion for helping others succeed. Ben joined GCE in 2016 after relocating to Florida from Illinois. Early in his time with the company, he was focused on rebuilding […]

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Professional growth journey: Natasha Hall

Natasha Hall serves as a director of operations for food services at Global Connections to Employment (GCE). She has built her career around a deep passion for serving others, especially individuals with disabilities. Natasha joined GCE in October 2019 after a 23-year military career working in logistics and food service. Since joining GCE, she has […]

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Marlene Warner named Team Member of the Quarter

Marlene Warner has been named Global Connections to Employment’s Team Member of the Quarter! Marlene serves as a cook for GCE’s food service contract at the U.S. Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Mississippi. Throughout the facility, Marlene has developed a reputation for creating culinary masterpieces that are both beautiful and delicious. Susan Baumunk, who […]

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