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Spotlight on Frances Wilson

Team Member since May, 2008

Latest Achievement: Completion of Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission honors and recognizes the hard work and achievements of its staff. Deserving special recognition are those staff members that choose to continue higher education at the collegiate level while still maintaining full-time hours at work. One such staff member is Frances Wilson. Frances recently completed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in accounting. In fact, Mrs. Wilson was recognized by the College of Coastal Georgia in their Honors Day ceremony on May 1, 2015 for excellence in her studies. While at CCGA, Frances also took advantage of an opportunity to assist with the development of an internship relationship with the School of Business, a relationship that will allow the BGJWSC to serve the community by partnering with CCGA to be a host agency for future internships.

Frances has been employed by the organization since May of 2008, when she was hired as the Accounts Payable Coordinator for our Finance Department. Meeting the challenge of completing this degree put Frances on course to take on more responsibility within the organization. As such, her role here was expanded following graduation in order to take advantage of the skills that she developed while at the College of Coastal Georgia. She has demonstrated that she is a lifelong learner and looks forward to facing future challenges with the same enthusiasm.

One of the most valuable benefits offered by the BGJWSC is tuition reimbursement for staff members seeking qualifying degrees, such as those within the finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, emergency management, engineering, information technology and environmental science fields. Those that successfully complete each class towards a degree receive reimbursement for the cost of tuition and books. Staff members that complete a degree that benefits their role in the agency may also receive a pay incentive.

The BGJWSC highly values staff education and congratulates Frances on her accomplishments.

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Spotlight on Matt Lane

Team Member since July 11, 2016

Latest Achievement: Class III Water Operator License

Matt Lane grew up in Brunswick, attended Glynn Academy and pursued a biology degree with a concentration in coastal ecology from the College of Coastal Georgia before changing course and spending eight years in law enforcement. “Life came at me pretty fast after college and I started to feel a strong desire to give back to my local community instead of moving out of town to pursue a career in forestry,” Matt said. Following the path from the City of Brunswick Police Department to serving as a Campus Police Officer at the College, Matt encountered a great fit at the BGJWSC after applying with us at the encouragement of his wife, Baylie, who helps serve the organization’s human resources needs.

We’re proud to announce that within six months of employment with the BGJWSC, Matt has successfully attained the Class III Water Operators License.  Following a 40 hour class taught at the Georgia Rural Water Association in Waycross, GA, he prepared for the licensing exam by performing duties such as testing the quality of the water produced at our well sites, responding to odor and taste concerns across the community, plus monitoring mineral and bacteria levels in an effort to ensure the safety of our primary product: clean drinking water.

Matt is supported by a team of operators that will assist him in his immediate goal of attaining the Class II, Class I and Lab Analyst licenses. His supervisor, Water Production Superintendent Billy Simmons, has enjoyed getting to know Matt and share his experiences with him. According to Billy, “Matt has caught on quickly to the details and demands of a sensitive job, thanks in no small part to his academic studies. We look forward to many years of service with Matt and are grateful to have him aboard.”

Though the BGJWSC is not the largest employer in Glynn County, we strive to be the best. With a staff of just under 150, 39 have served with us for more than 10 years, with 10 of those having worked here for 20 years or more. Our desire is for staff members like Matt Lane to continue receiving training and experience that allows them to make BGJWSC their career home.

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