Wellness Award Presented
Taylor Bank Vice President and Human Resources Director Alysson DuPont, right, is pictured with an award presented by Tiffany Scott, a worksite wellness coordinator with the Worcester County Health Department. Submitted Photos
BERLIN — Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company President and Chief Executive Officer Raymond M. Thompson has announced that Taylor Bank was recognized by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a recipient of the Silver Level Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work Award.
The Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work Awards recognizes employers for their exemplary accomplishments in worksite health promotion. Applications were reviewed and scored by the staff of Healthiest Maryland Businesses, Maryland’s Worksite Wellness Program. The awards were presented at the 8th Annual Maryland Workplace Health and Wellness Symposium in Baltimore on June 2.
“We launched our Fiscally Fit program in 2011 with a simple walking campaign that has now evolved into a holistic and strategized wellness program,” said Thompson. “We focus our program on our employees and their dependents by providing relevant wellness information and easy access to health care. This is one of many ways in which we demonstrate our commitment to our employees and their families. Our program would not have achieved the results and momentum without our many local partnerships. We wish to thank that Worcester County Health Department and their wonderful staff who consistently share their resources and insight with our staff.”
Casino Revenue Climbs
BERLIN — Maryland Lottery and Gaming officials released the revenue figures for May, revealing the state’s six operating casinos generated over $136 million during the month, representing an increase of nearly 31 percent, or over $32 million over the same month last year.
Maryland’s six operating casinos collected $136.5 million in gross revenue during the month of May. The major casinos in the heavily populated center of the state continued to be the driving force with the MGM Casino at National Harbor leading the way at $50.5 million. The Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County collected roughly $46 million in May, while the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore came in at over $23 million.
Closer to home, the Casino at Ocean Downs in Berlin generated $5.3 million in May and its gross gaming unit revenue per unit for its 800 slot machines was $214. The Casino at Ocean Downs’ May 2017 revenue increased by around $167,000 in May 2017, representing an increase of about 3 percent over the same month last year.
SU Names Top Employee
SALISBURY — Erin Silva, GIS project manager with the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) at Salisbury University (SU), recently was named SU’s 2017 Employee of the Year.
Announced during SU’s annual Employee Appreciation Day, the award included a $1,000 cash prize. Silva, one of SU’s 12 SU Employees of the Month for the 2017 fiscal year, was nominated for her contributions to research, service and outreach.
“Erin is an asset not only to her colleagues with the ESRGC and the University, but to those she interacts with regularly in the private sector, as well as local and state governments,” said her nominator. “Erin regularly volunteers to assist with requests that fall outside of her job duties and regular work hours.”
Those duties include work with the Girl Scouts of America, U.S. Department of Agriculture, SU’s Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, and St. Francis de Sales Catholic School.
“Erin is an outstanding leader in the ESRGC and consistent contributor to our science efforts,” said Dr. Karen Olmstead, dean of the Henson School. “Her technical expertise, team focus and positive attitude are indispensable to the ESRGC’s important work.”
Cindy Hall
Beth Bell
Company Promotions
WILLARDS — Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley (ASC&D) has announced several promotions.
Cindy Hall has been promoted to vice president of sales. She has 24 years of experience in sales management in the commercial and hospitality industry. She focuses her time supporting the sales and support teams. Her focus is to help simplify the insurance purchasing experience and develop stronger agency/client relationships.
“Cindy brings a fresh perspective to how we approach the client experience,” said President Laura Bren. “Her leadership has challenged our team to deliver client services at a higher level.”
Kerry Runkles
Beth Bell has been promoted to the position of the vice president of operations, in addition to her current role as chief financial officer. She holds a significant role in supporting the strategic direction of the agency as the executive leader for human resources, information technology and accounting. She also directly supports the Personal Lines division.
“Beth’s leadership continues to push our team to evolve as our clients’ needs change,” said Bren. “Her commitment to nurture our company culture supports our associates and the exceptional service they bring into the management of their insurance needs.”
Kerry Runkles has been promoted to the role of Personal Lines Manager. She has been instrumental in reviewing and updating procedures to make the insurance purchasing experience more streamline for our clients. She has several years of experience in personal insurance in both servicing and new business roles.
Realtor Featured
DELMAR — Pamela Price of ReMax Coast and Country was featured this month on the cover as a top real estate agent in the Delaware edition of Top Agent Magazine.
Pam Price
To be considered for a feature in Top Agent Magazine the real estate professionals must go through a nomination and interview process. All candidates are then evaluated based upon production, professionalism, as well as industry and community involvement. It is considered a privilege as it speaks to a certain success level all real estate agents strive for.
Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents and mortgage professionals in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
“I am honored to be featured in and on the cover of Top Agent Magazine, my passion for wanting to be the very best that I can be, being available day or night, returning calls, Facebook messages and emails promptly, and building lasting relationships, ensures that I’m always striving to be a top agent for my clients,” said Price.
Ministries Director Hired
OCEAN CITY – Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties, has hired Revered Kelvin F. Jones as director of ministries. He is the organization’s first official chaplain.
Jones is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of faith-based objectives, initiatives and programming for the entire Blue Water organization, including The Resort at Massey’s Landing, Sunset Beach Resort, Chincoteague Island KOA, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, The Commander Hotel, Aloft Hotel, and Fairfield Inn & Suites. The campground sites will offer weekly services and both the campground and hotel properties plan to host Christian retreats.
Each campground will offer Christian-based worship services on Sunday mornings and Bible study and discussions on various nights beginning June 4. Local clergy will come and offer the Sunday services that are open to the public and will take place outdoors near the water unless of inclement weather. Christian movies, family Bible games, Fellowship Fish Fry’s, and faith-based musical performances are all additional activities visitors can expect.
“Just because you’re spending time away from your home doesn’t mean you need to spend time away from your faith. As we organize and grow our faith-based services, we hope to build a place, a community, where people will want to come and make sure that their faith is being nurtured,” Jones said.
Since 1989, Jones has served as Pastor of First Baptist Church Capeville in Cape Charles, Va. He also currently serves as first Chaplain for Northampton County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia, where he spent several years earlier in his career as deputy sheriff.
“We’re encouraging worship in a family environment for those who are interested, because camping is a family event,” said Jack H. Burbage, founder and CEO of Blue Water Development. “Reverend Jones has a deep love for his faith, family, and community and that passion comes through in all of this planning for these three camping destinations. We’re looking to show that worship time is valuable family and friendship time and can be done in any setting. The services and activities that Reverend Jones is bringing to these properties further our goal of offering high-end resort amenities while providing down home customer service.”