2011 Frontier Management Employee of the Year
Jose Garcia, Maintenance Director at the Pavilion at Great Hills, receives annual Frontier Management Award
This year, Mr. Jose Garcia, Maintenance Director of The Pavilion at Great Hills in Austin, Texas was selected as Frontier’s Employee of the Year from among its over 4000 employees throughout the country. The Employee of the Year award is made annually to a Frontier employee who routinely goes above and beyond the call of duty to fulfill Frontier’s mission of enriching the lives of our residents, staff and associates through our programs, communications, environments and true commitment.
On November 2nd, Chief Operating Officer Don Harris and Regional Vice President Connie Lowther travelled to Austin to present this honor to an unsuspecting Mr. Garcia. The award was made during a surprise celebration which included residents, the Pavilion staff and leadership team, corporate leaders, and representatives of our new owners.
 Employee of the Year Jose Garcia (second from left) is congratulated by (L-R) Don Harris, Frontier Chief Operating Officer; Connie Lowther, Regional Vice President; and Clara Hollis, Pavilion at Great Hills Executive Director. |
Mr. Harris, Ms. Lowther, and Clara Hollis, Executive Director, all remarked on Mr. Garcia’s example of commitment to The Pavilion and Frontier. Along with a plaque commemorating his award, Mr. Garcia received a $1000 check. Mr. Garcia was among the first employees hired at the Pavilion, coming on board several months prior to its grand opening in June 2010.
Since the beginning, Mr. Garcia’s actions and demeanor has exemplified the Frontier mission. As the sole maintenance staff member, Mr. Garcia has a big job in keeping our 100+ unit assisted living and memory care facility looking beautiful and in good working order, and he does so through his hard work, focus, and commitment.
He is dedicated to ensuring that our property is safe, in good repair, meets all regulatory requirements, and remains aesthetically beautiful. In the midst of this hard work, he always has a smile and time to listen to residents and staff alike, who routinely express their appreciation for his attention to their needs. Mr. Garcia is a model of professionalism and caring to everyone in the community and will serve as an outstanding example for next year’s award winner!