Feb 23, 2026

Abilene man recognized by KDOT for 10 years of state service work

Posted Feb 23, 2026 5:24 PM

Salina Post

ABILENE - An Abilene man along with several employees have been recognized by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

KDOT expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in March. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Listed below are the employees and their hometowns. 

Those celebrating 40 years

- Patrick Haverkamp, Engineering Technician Supervisor, Seneca.

- Brian Saragusa, Engineering Technician Senior, Leavenworth

Those celebrating 30 years

- Clifford Ehrlich, Environment Program Administrator Supervisor, Topeka.

- Dustin Hardin, Construction Manager, Emporia.

- Deborah Stanley, Administrative Specialist, Topeka

Those celebrating 25 years

- Matthew Watkins, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, Whiting.

- Gary Wirtz, SNICE Seasonal Temporary, Council Grove.

- James Fulkerson, Highway Maintenance Worker IV, Benton.

- Bradley Holzhey, Equipment Mechanic Specialist, Denton.

- Jason Lawrence, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Dighton

Those celebrating 20 years

- Richard Dell, Highway Maintenance Worker I, Olathe.

- Alan Vitt, Database Administrator III, Lawrence

Those celebrating 15 years

- Jason Bonar, Applications Developer III, Topeka.

- Marty Easley, Highway Maintenance Worker III, Independence.

- Matthew Hermreck, Engineering Technician, El Dorado.

- Julie Prather, Management Analyst III, Topeka.

- Dallis Schober, Field Maintenance Coordinator, Vermillion.

- Anthony Thomas, Highway Maintenance Worker IV, Prairie View

Those celebrating 10 years

- Rockford Lindgren, Highway Maintenance Worker III, Abilene.

- Deborah Smith, Engineering Technician, Rose Hill