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TCAPWA Project and effectively to ensure the chapter’s progress. He currently
of the Year serves as the House of Delegates Representative.
City of Kingsport Larry Eddins Award
Aquatic Center, Judy Keller, TN Public
Steve Robbins Works Magazine
An 81,000-square-foot Publisher
facility, the Kingsport
Aquatic Center is one of the Judy’s work needs no
largest quality of life projects explanation. Board members
undertaken by the city. It as well as TCAPWA
includes a 46,000-square- members who receive the
foot indoor facility with Public Works magazine
a 50-meter competition/ recognize that being
lap pool and three spring publisher is more than just a
boards, a zero-entry 25-yard job for her. She is completely
warm water pool, and a dedicated to the Chapter
leisure pool with a curvy Robbins and works tirelessly to
slide. The outdoor elements ensure its success. She takes
include two curvy water slides, a 900 foot lazy river, and a the lead role in the annual
climbing structure. It is a comprehensive indoor/outdoor public PACE award nomination Keller
aquatic and recreation facility. and serves on the conference
planning committee.
Edward C. Archer Young Public Works Roger Clark Award
Leader of the Year Award John Calvert, Pavement Technology
Eric Hill, County Engineer, John served as chapter administrator for many years and
Rutherford County Highway Department during that time was instrumental in developing the TPWI. His
As the County Engineer, Eric Hill is responsible for dedication to that effort is well known and deserves recognition.
roadways, drainage, retention/detention, erosion controls His efforts are tremendous and have resulted in TN public
and transportation engineering models. He developed and works department employees doing their jobs with more skill
implemented erosion and sedimentation controls to ensure and confidence. He works for Pavement Technology and is in
compliance with the current stormwater regulations. He demand nationally by many cities and organizations to lead
reviewed and interpreted construction drawings, plans, paving workshops.
specifications, blueprints and architectural drawings. In
addition, Hill has been active in the Chapter and attends all Charles Walter Nichols Award
branch and Chapter meetings. Guy Patterson, Goodlettsville
frank Kirk Public Services Director
Meritorious Guy is a seasoned professional who came on board in
Goodlettsville in 2011 and moved decisively to improve delivery
Service Award of public services to the citizens. He began a contracted refuse
Calvin Clifton, Business and curbside recycling program, made improvements to the city’s
Development Manager, stormwater and streets maintenance programs and is currently
automating fleet management activities. In addition, he has
Mattern & Craig, Inc. boosted employee morale and has become actively engaged in
Calvin has been a workhorse TCAPWA, becoming Branch President of the Middle TN branch.
for the chapter for many,
many years. He has served Award of Merit
in many Chapter roles and Warren Garrett, White House
doesn’t hesitate to step in
and do the heavy lifting Public Works Superintendent
whenever he sees a need. Warren is an experienced public works professional and is
The Chapter is fortunate knowledgeable, courteous and conscientious in his work. He served
that Calvin devotes so as interim public works director for White House during a vacancy.
much time and effort to our Clifton He performed well during that time undertaking innovative projects
activities. He works tirelessly to better serve the citizens of White House.
TPW January/February 2014 7
of the Year serves as the House of Delegates Representative.
City of Kingsport Larry Eddins Award
Aquatic Center, Judy Keller, TN Public
Steve Robbins Works Magazine
An 81,000-square-foot Publisher
facility, the Kingsport
Aquatic Center is one of the Judy’s work needs no
largest quality of life projects explanation. Board members
undertaken by the city. It as well as TCAPWA
includes a 46,000-square- members who receive the
foot indoor facility with Public Works magazine
a 50-meter competition/ recognize that being
lap pool and three spring publisher is more than just a
boards, a zero-entry 25-yard job for her. She is completely
warm water pool, and a dedicated to the Chapter
leisure pool with a curvy Robbins and works tirelessly to
slide. The outdoor elements ensure its success. She takes
include two curvy water slides, a 900 foot lazy river, and a the lead role in the annual
climbing structure. It is a comprehensive indoor/outdoor public PACE award nomination Keller
aquatic and recreation facility. and serves on the conference
planning committee.
Edward C. Archer Young Public Works Roger Clark Award
Leader of the Year Award John Calvert, Pavement Technology
Eric Hill, County Engineer, John served as chapter administrator for many years and
Rutherford County Highway Department during that time was instrumental in developing the TPWI. His
As the County Engineer, Eric Hill is responsible for dedication to that effort is well known and deserves recognition.
roadways, drainage, retention/detention, erosion controls His efforts are tremendous and have resulted in TN public
and transportation engineering models. He developed and works department employees doing their jobs with more skill
implemented erosion and sedimentation controls to ensure and confidence. He works for Pavement Technology and is in
compliance with the current stormwater regulations. He demand nationally by many cities and organizations to lead
reviewed and interpreted construction drawings, plans, paving workshops.
specifications, blueprints and architectural drawings. In
addition, Hill has been active in the Chapter and attends all Charles Walter Nichols Award
branch and Chapter meetings. Guy Patterson, Goodlettsville
frank Kirk Public Services Director
Meritorious Guy is a seasoned professional who came on board in
Goodlettsville in 2011 and moved decisively to improve delivery
Service Award of public services to the citizens. He began a contracted refuse
Calvin Clifton, Business and curbside recycling program, made improvements to the city’s
Development Manager, stormwater and streets maintenance programs and is currently
automating fleet management activities. In addition, he has
Mattern & Craig, Inc. boosted employee morale and has become actively engaged in
Calvin has been a workhorse TCAPWA, becoming Branch President of the Middle TN branch.
for the chapter for many,
many years. He has served Award of Merit
in many Chapter roles and Warren Garrett, White House
doesn’t hesitate to step in
and do the heavy lifting Public Works Superintendent
whenever he sees a need. Warren is an experienced public works professional and is
The Chapter is fortunate knowledgeable, courteous and conscientious in his work. He served
that Calvin devotes so as interim public works director for White House during a vacancy.
much time and effort to our Clifton He performed well during that time undertaking innovative projects
activities. He works tirelessly to better serve the citizens of White House.
TPW January/February 2014 7
