December 2022 Snapshots
Royal Oak, Mich.
On Dec. 7, inspectors from the Dearborn and East Lansing Circuits in the Office of Field Operations Chicago District made holiday wishes come true, delivering gifts to “Child Safe Michigan,” a foster care and adoption mentoring agency that serves abused and neglected children in southeast Michigan. The children had made a wish list of gifts, and Child Safe Michigan accepted the inspectors’ donations for the children.
Pictured, from left: Consumer Safety Inspectors (CSI) Patricia Jones, Sarfraz Choudhri and Jessica Carter.
Not pictured: CSIs Katherine Angell and Angela Wininger; Food Inspector Myra Kramp; and Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Heather Grodi. They also provided gifts for the children.
Photo by Child Safe Michigan employee.
North Aurora, Ill.
On Nov. 16, Administrator Paul Kiecker met with inspection personnel at a beef slaughter and processing establishment. The team spoke about their individual career paths — they ranged in experience from starting their first year to working for FSIS for decades. Kiecker spoke about career opportunities within FSIS, and the numerous employee-centered programs and opportunities available to FSIS employees. This included the $1,000 Referral Award (see Notice 55-22), shadow and development opportunities (see Notice 38-22) and tuition reimbursement available to all employees (see Notice 34-22).
Pictured, from left: Consumer Safety Inspector Ilko Gentchev; Food Inspector (FI) Sandra Ortiz; Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Khadim Awan; FI Osvaldo Gutierrez; Frontline Supervisor D’Juan Jenkins; Kiecker; FIs Anthony Schaffer Jr. and Frank Tormey.
Photo by Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Witte, OA.
Marengo, Ill.
On Nov. 16, Administrator Paul Kiecker met with inspection personnel at a swine slaughter and processing establishment. The team spoke about their prior work experience, the diverse career and duty station opportunities within FSIS, shadow and development opportunities (see Notice 38-22) and tuition reimbursement available to all employees (see Notice 34-22).
Pictured, from left: Food Inspector (FI) Gerald McFadden; Kiecker; FI Kaandra Rosa-Ayuso; Relief FI Sandra Perez; Deputy District Manager Dr. Tamara Mayberry-Davis; and FI Dagoberto Prieto Sandoval.
Photo by Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Witte, OA.
Hillsdale, Ill.
On Nov. 17, Administrator Paul Kiecker met with inspection personnel at a beef slaughter and processing establishment. Inspection personnel shared their prior work experience and why they joined FSIS. Kiecker spoke about shadow and development opportunities (see Notice 38-22), tuition reimbursement available to all employees (see Notice 34-22), the importance of communication and how carcasses and parts are presented to FSIS for inspection at establishment with beef waivers.
Pictured, back row, from left: Food Inspector (FI) Dalton Howard; Consumer Safety Inspector (CSI) Mien Badompta; Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Ashley Strauch and FI Dean DeVoss.
Front row, from left: Kiecker; FIs Racquel Moore and Ryan Cathelyn; CSI Julie Harris; FI Danica Fischer; and CSI Raul Barbosa.
Pictured, standing, from left: CSIs Raymond McCaw and Wioletta Ferus; Kiecker; CSIs Christine Rangel and Timothy Waldbusser; FI Ben Oetgen; CSI Adam Hoogerwerf; Supervisory CSI Robert Swanson; and FI Don Sabel.
Seated, from left: Relief FIs Estella Favela and Ava Madison.
Photo by Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Witte, OA.
Rantoul, Ill.
On Nov. 18, Administrator Paul Kiecker met with inspection personnel at a swine slaughter and processing establishment. Kiecker and the team spoke about the many benefits of federal service, reminded everyone to check their benefits before the end of the open seasons, career opportunities in FSIS, and the numerous employee centered programs, including the $1,000 Referral Award (see Notice 55-22) and shadow and development opportunities (see Notice 38-22).
Pictured, from left: Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Michael Holzhauser-Alberti, Food Inspector (FI) Aide Sivits; Kiecker, FIs D.J. Reising and Clark Campos; Deputy District Manager Dr. Tamara Mayberry-Davis; Consumer Safety Inspectors Joseph Calcagno, Robert Funke and Michael Yovonou.
Photo by Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Witte, OA.
Beardstown, Ill.
On Nov. 18, Administrator Paul Kiecker met with inspection personnel at a swine slaughter and processing establishment. The team spoke about their prior work experience, the opportunity to relocate to other parts of the country with FSIS, and how much they enjoy working for FSIS compared to other employers.
CSIs on first shift. Pictured, standing, from left: CSIs David Myers, Justin Howell, Douglas Trimble, William Larson and David Bierbaum.
Photo by Relief SPHV Dr. Travis McCann, OFO.
Inspection personnel on second shift. Pictured, standing, from left: Consumer Safety Inspectors (CSIs) Chris Witte, Kim Ford, Jeff Carder and Ametepe Assigbe; Frontline Supervisor Keith Rahn and CSI Debbie Jones.
Seated, from left: CSI Ariel Zabala, Kiecker and CSI William Larson.
Photo by Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Witte, OA.
Philadelphia, Pa.
On Nov. 11, the consumer safety inspectors (CSI) of the Philadelphia Circuit gathered behind the 623 items they had collected during their October hygiene drive in support of victims of domestic violence. The items were donated to the Salvation Army’s Eliza Shirley Shelter for women and children in Philadelphia and to the Winyan Wicayuonihan Oyanke shelter for women in Porcupine, S.D.
Pictured, front row, from left: CSIs Elisa Lopez, Muhammad Mahmood and George Lightcap.
Back row, from left: CSIs William Smith, Stephen Josephson, Anthony Hicks and Michael Piotrowski.
Photo by establishment employee.
Not pictured: Frontline Supervisor Dr. Rose-Marie Palmer.
Camilla, Ga.
On Oct. 27, the inspection team at a poultry slaughter and processing establishment participated in Feds Feed Families by donating food, clothes, and sanitary items to Open Arms, Inc., a non-profit organization serving victims of child abuse, neglect and homelessness.
Pictured, Supervisory Consumer Safety Inspector Junisha Brown delivering the items on behalf of the inspection program personnel stationed at the establishment.
Photo by Open Arms, Inc. official.
Harrisonburg, Va.
On Nov. 10, Administrator Paul Kiecker and leaders from USDA’s Office of Budget & Program Analysis (OBPA) and FSIS’ Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) visited a poultry slaughter and processing establishment.
Both offices play important roles in supporting FSIS’ public health objectives. OBPA coordinates preparation of USDA's budget estimates, legislative reports and regulations; and OCFO leads development of FSIS' financial policy, manages accounting systems, and prepares financial reports.
Pictured, from left: Supervisory Consumer Safety Inspector Rissa Cooper; OBPA Director John Rapp; Kiecker; Chief Financial Officer Cara LeConte; Consumer Safety Inspector Carlyn Driver; Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Gordon; OPBA Program Analyst Mark Zito; and Frontline Supervisor Carol Ford.
Photo by establishment employee.
