Acadian Companies recently recognized Kordel Andrews as the support employee of the year. Andrews is a fleet maintenance technician based in New Orleans, where he inspects and repairs company vehicles, performs preventive maintenance on the ambulance fleet, conducts mechanical and electrical repairs as needed, and drives vehicles when necessary.
Acadian’s support departments play a vital role in assisting its seven divisions, and Andrews was chosen from employees across various areas such as client services, accounting, payroll, electronics, and more. The award acknowledges outstanding contributions and dedication among employees who work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation of the company.
In other news, Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) has appointed Jim Juneau as executive vice president of business strategy and finance. Juneau brings 14 years of experience to his new role as CFO at OGHS. He began his career at the company in 2007 as a controller before being promoted to CFO in 2010. His background in healthcare dates back to 1978 when he started working at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Juneau is a proud graduate of Louisiana College.
Finally, Gabe Armand has been named the 2024 Employee of the Year at Safety Management Systems (SMS), a division of Acadian Companies. Armand has been a safety specialist with SMS since 2001, having initially joined the company through the Attract, Recruit, and Deploy program. The program aims to train new safety professionals and equip them with the skills needed to succeed in the energy and industrial construction markets. Acadian Companies takes pride in recognizing employees like Armand who go above and beyond in their roles to contribute to the success of the organization.
