May 2018 Employee of the Month: Gary Summers

The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition), proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. Gary Summers.

The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition) proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. Gary Summers. Mr. Gary Summers has been employed with the Franklin County Jail as a Correctional Officer since November of 2015. The selection for the May 2018 Employee of the Month was determined by the STAR Committee. There were a total of 20 nominations. The STAR nomination form asks what recent event or occurrence made you select Gary and the answers include: Recently Correctional Officer Summers was assigned to a unit on third shift. During a search of the recreation yard, he found a homemade weapon (shank) hidden in a piece of exercise equipment. It is no doubt had he not taken the extra effort and done a thorough search, the weapon may have been overlooked. The type of weapon found usually means its intent was to inflict serious harm. There is no doubt that Correctional Officer Summers finding this weapon saved someone from a serious injury or death. In addition, his discovery resulted in a unit-wide shakedown and yet another homemade weapon was retrieved. Mr. Summers’ outstanding characteristics are attributes that have not gone unnoticed by his peers. The nomination form described him as a dedicated, thorough and professional employee. As a Correctional Officer, serving the citizens of Franklin County, he is devoted to safety and security. We are grateful to Mr. Gary Summers as he exudes a high standard of customer service, excellence and respect to the employees and residents of Franklin County.

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