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Lakeview Center Vocational Services : Success Story

Jonathan Hurley works for the Gulf Coast Enterprise (GCE) contract at Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. He was the unanimous choice for the Employee of the Year award that was announced by GCE President Rich Gilmartin during the 2011 Leadership Conference in January.

Hurley was nominated for the honor by his contract's project manager, Rodney Novak. "The No. 1 thing about Jon is his infectious smile and his ability to make everyone feel good at work," Novak said. "He's a go-to guy. If I need something done right away, that's who I go to."

When Hurley finishes his assigned tasks, he always asks what else needs to be done, and then he does it. Managers and supervisors rely on him to help train new employees. The food services operation at Naval Station Newport is fastpaced and demanding. Three times a day, every day, it serves a thousand people in just two hours. Hurley is a huge asset to that operation, Novak said.

Having recently celebrated his 34th birthday, Hurley is thinking about his future. His next goal is to become a supervisor. Hurley said, "I always say to people, 'When you work hard, it will come your way.'"

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