Kansas Department of Transportation

02/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/23/2026 09:51

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in March. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Listed below are the employees and their hometowns.

Those celebrating 40 years:

  • Patrick Haverkamp, Engineering Technician Supervisor, Seneca
  • Brian Saragusa, Engineering Technician Senior, Leavenworth

Those celebrating 30 years:

  • Clifford Ehrlich, Environment Program Administrator Supervisor, Topeka
  • Dustin Hardin, Construction Manager, Emporia
  • Deborah Stanley, Administrative Specialist, Topeka

Those celebrating 25 years:

  • Matthew Watkins, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, Whiting
  • Gary Wirtz, SNICE Seasonal Temporary, Council Grove
  • James Fulkerson, Highway Maintenance Worker IV, Benton
  • Bradley Holzhey, Equipment Mechanic Specialist, Denton
  • Jason Lawrence, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Dighton

Those celebrating 20 years:

  • Richard Dell, Highway Maintenance Worker I, Olathe
  • Alan Vitt, Database Administrator III, Lawrence

Those celebrating 15 years:

  • Jason Bonar, Applications Developer III, Topeka
  • Marty Easley, Highway Maintenance Worker III, Independence
  • Matthew Hermreck, Engineering Technician, El Dorado
  • Julie Prather, Management Analyst III, Topeka
  • Dallis Schober, Field Maintenance Coordinator, Vermillion
  • Anthony Thomas, Highway Maintenance Worker IV, Prairie View

Those celebrating 10 years:

  • Rockford Lindgren, Highway Maintenance Worker III, Abilene
  • Deborah Smith, Engineering Technician, Rose Hill

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