A&P All-Stars

Thank You to the driver this morning (6/3/26). I did not recognize him, so he may be new to CABS or to this shift. I don't know his name, unfortunately. He appeared to be a younger male with dark hair and glasses.

He greeted us with a smile and a "Good Morning" before I could say it to him. This is not a regular occurrence, in my experience, which is why I noticed it. The ride felt smooth and safe.

Jenn embodies the very best of teamwork and collaboration. During her nearly 15 years at Ohio State (3 years in FOD), she has become an invaluable resource within Facilities Operations and Development. Her extensive institutional knowledge, strong relationships across the university, and unwavering willingness to help others have made her someone our entire department relies on.

As staffing changes have occurred over the years, Jenn has continually stepped up to take on additional responsibilities without hesitation. No matter how full her workload becomes, she approaches every new challenge with professionalism, positivity, and a commitment to ensuring the work gets done well. A perfect example was when responsibility for FOD's annual summer employee appreciation event at Ohio Stadium was unexpectedly placed on her last year. Jenn seamlessly took ownership of planning and executing the event, delivering a flawless experience for our department. This year, she is leading the event from start to finish, a testament to the confidence others have in her ability to deliver exceptional results.

Jenn's impact extends far beyond her own responsibilities. When I joined FOD just over two years ago, she became my unofficial mentor and played a significant role in my onboarding. She patiently taught me how to navigate Medical Center systems, reserve meeting spaces, order catering, manage executive calendars, obtain Workday and UKG access, purchase office and IT supplies, and countless other aspects of supporting leadership at Ohio State. Her willingness to invest her time and share her expertise enabled me to become successful in my role much more quickly than I could have on my own.

Jenn is also an organizational expert. She somehow manages an incredibly demanding workload while keeping every detail organized and every priority moving forward. She has developed effective strategies for calendar management, organization, and balancing competing priorities, and she willingly shares those best practices with others to help them succeed.

What sets Jenn apart is that she never approaches her work with the mindset of "that's not my responsibility." She is always willing to lend a hand, answer questions, connect colleagues with the right people, or take on additional work when needed. Her generosity, collaboration, and dedication strengthen not only those she directly supports but our entire department. Jenn exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding teammate, and she is exceptionally deserving of recognition as an A&P All-Star.

I was a participant in OSHA 30 training this week. Berry has made this training interesting by using real-life examples, encouraging class participation and providing us with exercises that help us identify safety issues and investigate incidents. As is typical with Berry's training, he keeps participants engaged, which increases learning and retention of the information he presents. Berry has an incredible passion for workplace safety, which has resulted in a huge improvement in our culture of safety.

Thank You Berry for all you do.