TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. -- Skilled technicians earned accolades for their contributions to the ongoing modernization of Tobyhanna's infrastructure and the information technology (IT) network.
Industrial Engineering Technician Dana Bilotta and Electrician Leader Andrew Hrosovsky were named the Tobyhanna Army Depot Employees of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2015.
Bilotta was able to manipulate existing work space to accommodate the mission, which resulted in relocation of employees and their equipment during the early phase of an extensive modernization project.
Working with shop leaders, personnel and contractors, Bilotta developed the contract requirements, drafted the shop layout and plans, and coordinated the move of 100 employees. She works in the Production Engineering Directorate's Mission Modernization Branch.
"It is a good feeling knowing that my contributions have a direct impact on the mission and help the Soldiers in the field," she said, pointing out that teamwork is key to her success. "I was fortunate to work with a great group of people who were dedicated to doing the best job possible."
Her strengths include identifying solutions related to floor space issues, technical skills in AutoCAD and building relationships with customers, according to her supervisor. AutoCAD is a software application for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting.
"Dana eagerly takes on challenging assignments and multiple tasks," said Don Engel, branch chief. "She always maintains a professional attitude resolving issues with her customers." Engel noted that Bilotta has become a valuable asset to mission modernization initiatives by developing innovative plans and solutions.
Bilotta also performs property book and hand receipt inventories for the branch.
Hrosovsky leads a team of electricians who support network modernization efforts that increase capability, enhance security and standardize operations. He frequently travels to temporary duty assignments to oversee the wireless local area network (WLAN) and Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP), Network Modernization -- CONUS installations.
As work leader, Hrosovsky plans work schedules, maintains quality and ensures the safety of the installation teams. He works with the IT staff and engineers to modify the wireless architecture if needed and troubleshoots potential problems and makes necessary repairs.
"We [Tobyhanna] are providing a quality product, on schedule, and for far less money," said Hrosovsky. "Furthermore, the team's reputation has opened doors into areas that were traditionally contracted out." Hrosovsky works in the Systems Integration and Support Directorate's Electrical Cable Branch.
Hrosovsky is committed to doing anything in his power to make the depot look good for outside eyes, according to Branch Chief Robert Olshefski. The supervisor recalled a trip to Fort Rucker, Alabama, when Hrosovsky and his team earned high praise from the site lead and program manager for an electrical install they performed. The team worked three weeks, 12 hours a day to meet the schedule and overcome parts shortages and logistical roadblocks to get the job done.
"It's never about Andy," Olshefski said. "He gives personal attention to team members helping them with technical questions and parts issues. They can't say enough about his abilities as a leader."
Hrosovsky once told Olshefski that if his team impresses the program managers, word would spread that Tobyhanna executes infrastructure modernizations and then the sky's the limit.
"That kind of thinking and enthusiasm should be recognized at the highest levels of Tobyhanna," Olshefski said. "Its leaders like Andy that we need to lead the charge in seeking out new workload."
Tobyhanna Army Depot is a recognized leader in providing world-class logistics support for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems across the Department of Defense. Tobyhanna's Corporate Philosophy, dedicated work force and electronics expertise ensure the depot is the Joint C4ISR provider of choice for all branches of the Armed Forces and industry partners.
Tobyhanna's unparalleled capabilities include full-spectrum logistics support for sustainment, overhaul and repair, fabrication and manufacturing, engineering design and development, systems integration, post production software support, technology insertion, modification, foreign military sales and global field support to our Joint Warfighters.
About 3,100 personnel are employed at Tobyhanna, which is located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna Army Depot is part of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. Headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the command's mission is to research, develop, acquire, field and sustain communications, command, control computer, intelligence, electronic warfare and sensors capabilities for the Armed Forces.
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