DLA Distribution Corpus Christi recognizes top performers

"I'm proud to be a part of an organization that consists of so many dedicated people," Meador said. "Being able to recognize their accomplishments emphasizes all of the hard work our team executes on a daily basis to support our warfighters."

Medor recognized the DLA Distribution Corpus Christi Employees of the Quarter.

Category 1:

• Pearl Briseno, distribution process worker, 1st place
• Vanessa Mancilla, transportation assistant, 2nd place
• Melissa Perry, distribution process worker, 3rd place
• John Pineda, distribution process worker, 4th place
• Christopher Stonum, distribution process worker, 5th place

Category 2:

• Tila Serrata, supply systems analyst, 1st place
• Gary Stacy, facilities specialist, 2nd place
• Michael Newcomer, resource manager, 3rd place

Category 3:

• Angelita Munoz, distribution process worker, 1st place

Meador also presented employees with Global Distribution Excellence awards for fiscal year 2024. The Global Distribution Excellence awards recognize current individuals and organizations within DLA Distribution for their outstanding contributions to the success of DLA Distribution's global mission.

Those recognized during the town hall include:

• Elyse Atoe, Jerri L. Taylor Award for Individual Outstanding Contributions
• Edward Buckelew, Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation/Automation Award, Individual Category
• Theresa Killingsworth, DLA Distribution Materiel Management Civilian of the Year
• Jesus Guerrero, DLA Distribution Vehicle/Material handling Equipment Operator Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year
• Jessica Grande, DLA Distribution Storage and Distribution Civilian Leader of the Year
• Rebekah Brown, DLA Distribution Inventory Management Civilian Supervisor/Leader of the Year
• Tila Serrata, DLA Distribution Systems Analyst Civilian of the Year
• Enrique Garza, Jr., DLA Distribution Special Services Civilian of the Year
• Kevin Sharp, DLA Distribution Safety Civilian Professional of the Year
• John Pineda, DLA Distribution Outstanding Employee with disability of the Year Award
• Joseph "David" Howard, DLA Distribution Contracting Officer's Representative of the Year

Several DLA Distribution Corpus Christi teams were also recognized:

• DLA Distribution Corpus Christi Quality Assurance Evaluation Team, Andrew L. Leitzel DLA Distribution Annual Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service Award, Team Category
• DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, Maj. Gen. Kenneth L. Privratsky Award for Distribution Center Excellence
• DLA Distribution Corpus Christi Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking Team, Paul D. Oliver DLA Distribution Packaging Excellence Award

These awards also serve to inspire the DLA Distribution community by commemorating the achievements of DLA Hall of Fame members for whom some of the awards are named.

The town hall focused on fostering a cohesive unit to ensure the organization remains postured to execute its critical mission of providing unwavering support to the warfighter.

DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, is the primary wholesale distribution point for major components to support helicopter repair missions for the Department of War and Foreign Military Sales customers worldwide.

Its mission is to receive, store, pack, preserve, issue and arrange transportation for assigned supplies and equipment as directed by DLA and Service Inventory Control Point item managers. The distribution center is co-located with the Corpus Christi Army Depot onboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas.

Services provided by the distribution center include the care of stock in storage, packaging and the loading and unloading of helicopters and other priority cargo. The team is a vital link between the industrial base and the warfighter, providing critical support to ensure military readiness.