Michael Spatz Human Resource Officer Department of Livestock PHONE: 406-444-5684; EMAIL: Michael.Spatz2@mt.gov liv.mt.gov

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Thank you all for filling in on the HR stuff while im out.

HollyBerryHolly has been a valued member of the Department of Livestock for the past 3½ years, s Compliance Technician. She has significantly improved productivity by entering livestock agency's inspection management database with greater speed, accuracy, and consisten inspections are essential for tracking livestock movement, ownership changes, and en needed, Holly's work has had a direct and positive impact on the agency's ability to resp Her efforts allow brand staff to access critical information more readily, enabling them t increased efficiency. Holly's dedication, reliability, and commitment is a great service to Livestock and Montana's livestock producers.
JayNelsonI am nominating Jay Nelson for this award in recognition of the leadership role he played audit. Audits are often a source of stress and uncertainty for staff. Jay actively mitigated that el consistent source of calm and positive energy. He sought out resources to help staff pr multiple days in plants with staff to support them, and developed scenarios for our mo practice answering questions. These actions allowed our staff to identify gaps in knowledge, ask questions, and over a this important event. He did all of this without having any decrease in productivity in his I nominate them with great enthusiasm.
JasonWickumIn October, the Department of Livestock was notified by USDA, Wildlife Services of pote County. Jason quickly worked with Wildlife Services and MT Fish Wildlife and Parks staff roughly 100 pigs running without containment and displaying feral behaviors. Jason p working with the animal owner to achieve an outcome that met everyone's needs. Thro the support of Producers Partnership and the Montana Food Bank Network, the state w twelve thousand pounds of pork to families across the state and keep feral swine from Montana.

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