Brandy Wilkerson, business manager, is HCPL’s Who’s Awesome! winner for January. There were 24 nominations for the honor this month.
Jessica Stroud, assistant director, nominated Wilkerson writing, “Following the winter storm, Brandy went out of her way to help salt the library sidewalk and to get the attention of a Town of Corydon bobcat driver to ask him to clear the way in front of the Emporium. Brandy goes above and beyond, and she is awesome! ”
Wilkerson received two other nominations this month. Palmyra lead circ associate Nikki Esarey nominated Wilkerson stating, “Brandy was so helpful recently when I needed to make a change to my insurance papers. She made multiple calls and emails to quickly get it straightened out. I really appreciate her taking care of it in such an efficient manner. She did an awesome job!!”
The third nomination by Director Alisa Burch stated, “Everything went wrong last week and Brandy kept plugging away with a can-do attitude. If there are mistakes, she works to fix them. She keeps learning and progressing everyday. Brandy is awesome!”
Wilkerson joined the HCPL staff on October 22. She trained for a month with former business manager Kelly Powell. Wilkerson was previously employed by Tyson Foods. She received two nominations in December. Public Services Manager Tiffany Thieneman wrote, “Brandy has jumped right into her new role and is doing a great job! She asks questions and works to understand processes/procedures in different departments. I appreciate that she is already participating in our “fun” activities and dress days. Brandy is awesome! “ The second nomination said, “Brandy is working hard to learn and understand her new role as business manager. She is making the position her own working on a more organized system and keeping accurate instructions and records of processes. She has also filled in on the run while Steven has been off. She is willing to help when and where she is needed. Brandy is awesome.”
Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Others nominated in January include: Ann Allen, Amanda Applegate, Bethany Banet, Alisa Burch, Nikki Esarey, Kathy Fisher, Connie Gresham, Eden Ransdell, Jennifer Schroering, Steven Schifcar, Trevor Smith, Jessica Stroud, Tiffany Thieneman, and Savannah Wallace.
Article by Alisa Burch, Director
