The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District held its 21st Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 10, at The Harbert Center. The ceremony was presided over by Ms. Patricia Carter, Director of Human Resources, followed by invocation given by Ms. Shelia Hester, Internal Auditor. Special remarks were given by Michael German, HUD Field Office Director and Greg Price HUD Northern Division Director. Greetings and recognition of the Board of Commissioners were addressed by Dr. Morrell Todd, HABD Board Chairman. After lunch was served, Mr. Cardell Davis, HABD Board Vice Chairman introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Morrell Todd, HABD Board Chairman who conveyed an overwhelming speech about the importance of job performance and being servant leaders. He inspired the employees to treasure and value the residents and families served.
The award presentations and closing remarks were presented by the HABD Executive Director Ms. Naomi H. Truman. Ms. Truman thanked the entire HABD staff for the tireless work performed to serve residents and the communities in which they live. And a special thank you to the HABD Board of Commissioners for their exquisite leadership.
Years of Service:
5 Years
Finance………..Joshua Wilson
Facilities………Charles Collins, Anthony Summerville, Ted Wallace
10 Years
Executive……..Bernard Jefferson, Ronald Williams
Section 8………Brenda Kimble, Darphine Smith
15 Years
Facilities……….Janice Chambers, Danny Kidd, Dan Pearson, Carl Robinson, Monica Russell,
Section 8………Quiyayla Baker
Executive…… Michael Billingsley
25 Years
Facilities……….Horelice Gresham, Gail Holmes, Sara Pritchett, Willie Thomas, Everie Watson III
Section 8……….Barbara Ervin
30 Years
Facilities……….Jeralyn Marks, William Mason
35 Years
Facilities……….Dorothy Trimble
Retirees
Johnnie Clark………43 Years
Lorenza Brown ……33 Years
Earnest Byrd……….32 Years
Nathaniel Brown……21 Years
Special Awards
Commissioners Award…………………………..Gregory Sanders
Benjamin Greene Customer Services Award……William Mason
Daniel/Branscomb Award……………………….Ronald Williams
Employee of the Year……………………………Latonya Holmes