Currently the Operations and Technology Supervisor for Great Lakes Transportation (dba Metro Cars) supporting multiple sites on a MPLS and VPN networks, including 200+ mobile data terminals. Duties include 24hr Help Desk support, New Systems Deployment, Data Security, LAN support, Exchange administration, Database Administration, and just about everything else they can think of. We operate on a Client/Server base in a Virtual Machine environment.
Additionally I am a Vehicle Operator and Therapuetic Recreational Leader with the City of Westland, Michigan...Parks and Recreation Department. I oversee recreation type activities for children and adults with a wide and various range of disabilities.
Active in a few military groups... Marine Corps League (Det 152, Jr. Vice), Military Order of the Devil Dogs (Pound 6), American Legion (Post 364, Sgt-at-Arms), Sons of the American Legion (Squadron 364, Adjuant), Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (Adjuant), VFW, AMVETS, just to name a few.... They keep me very busy.
Of course, TWS get's a lot of my attention as well...active on various teams and projects here to make TWS a better place for all of our service men, women, and veterans !!
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United States Marine Corps
244th Birthday
November 10, 2019
Experience Grand Rapids and the Kent County Lodging Association (KCLA) have announced the 2010 winners of their 3rd Annual WAVE Awards.
Nineteen individuals were nominated online between April and September, by both guests and their employers.
At that time, the judging panel evaluated the nominees in their respective categories and scored on a set of criteria including the individualâ??s attitude, attentiveness, performance, knowledge and consistency within the local hospitality industry.
Six winners selected in the categories of Attraction, Dining, Lodging, Nightlife, Retail and Transportation. Winners for 2010 include:
>>Attraction (Sponsored by Grand Connection) : Bob Parente, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
>>Dining (Sponsored by GreatFoodandTravel.com): Leif Hogan, Carrabba's Italian Grill
>>Lodging (Sponsored by Proctor & Gamble): Flutie Tolonen, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
>>Nightlife (Sponsored by Valentine Vodka): Matt Alles, Z's Bar & Restaurant (2nd consecutive year)
>>Retail (Sponsored by Lady Americana & Jonathan Stevens Mattress Co): Crystal Chipman, Pauly's
>>Transportation (Sponsored by Regional Air Alliance): Stephen Fletcher, Metro Cars and Metro Cab
Nominations for 2011 will open in April and will run through early September. Winners next year will again be recognized in conjunction with the Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival.