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Celebrating a decade of

service together

MIL’s C4IS Sector celebrated the 10th anniversary of its MVPs.
MIL COO Marisa Daley presented Tom Clark, Ricky Chesser,
Dave Larson, and Pete Thistle with their service awards at
the annual MIL Awards Dinner, which took place this year at
Elements in Lexington Park on January 20, 2017.
Although not pictured, Debra Springer and Robert Nash also
received 10-year service awards. A big Thank You to these
senior staff as they enter their second decade at MIL!

Charleston staff celebrate another awesome year at Annual Awards Ceremony

By Rob Kangas
It may have been blustery and frigid outside, but no one would’ve It was the perfect springboard to launch the rest of the evening’s
guessed it within the cozy confines of the Rice Mill when 200-plus festivities. COO Marisa Daley applauded the work done by MIL
Charleston MIL employees and guests set the night ablaze during Charleston employees and gave words of encouragement about
their annual awards ceremony. As the only antebellum rice mill the company’s future. She then handed the mic over to John
still standing in Charleston, the 150-year-old building played host Degni and Peg Kendra, who recognized these employees who
to a frolicking time had by all. Whether taking in views of the have reached 10- and 15-year anniversaries with the company and
Ashley River or taking snapshots in the photo booth, attendees the impact they’ve made at MIL during their careers: Jeffrey Cope
savored one of Charleston’s most revered waterfront venues. (10), Audra Rourk (10), Allison Roper (10), Shannon Brown

The night started off with guests mingling while appetizers, (10), Laura New (10), Shanthi Martin (10), Jason Matthews (10),
including fruit, cheese, and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, teased Sandra Brown (10), Jeffrey Windsor (10), Kathy Paul (10), Kyle
everyone’s palates. The mahogany and marble bar served as a Brooks (10), and Jon Nehman (15). The night culminated with
focal point for people to catch up after a busy holiday season. raffling off a $50 Amazon card and the event’s floral arrangements
The dinner portion of the event included a variety of offerings to and a DJ who spinned a playlist of tunes curated by MIL
satisfy all cravings, including an assortment of pasta dishes, roast employees. With the stage set, everyone gave a spirited welcome
beef with buttermilk-whipped potatoes, and chicken marsala with to 2017 with dancing and revelry.
seasonal grilled vegetables.

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