2022 Service Recognition Awards

Lauren Katz News and Events

When asked about our favorite part of working at the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the answer is always the staff! Our team is hardworking, dedicated, and passionate about records access and preservation. In fact, many of our colleagues have been with the Archives for years! This month we gathered to acknowledge and congratulate colleagues who achieved a milestone on their employment with the state of Utah in 2022.

Jim Kichas, our Assistant Director and the Archives Section Manager, celebrated 20 years of service!

Jim smiling as he holds up his certificate for 20 years of service to the state of Utah.
Gina Strack smiling as she holds up her 20 years of service to the state of Utah certificate.

Gina Strack, our Digital Archives Program Manager, celebrated 20 years of service!

Although Valerie Jacobson has only been with the State Archives for a short time, she celebrated 5 years of service to the State of Utah!

Val smiling while she holds up her certificate congratulating her on 5 years of service to the state of Utah.
Heidi Steed smiles as she holds up her certificate from the state congratulating her on 5 years of service.

Heidi Steed, our Local Government Records Specialist, celebrated 5 years of service!

Some staff members weren’t able to attend the celebration (and missed out on photos!) but we still want to congratulate them on their service awards!

  • Ken Williams, Director and State Archivist, celebrated 30 years of service!
  • Rod Swaner, Digital Archives Specialist, celebrated 15 years of service!
  • Dylan Mace, the Open Records Portal and Public Notices Administrator, celebrated 5 years of service!
  • Chaz Leech, Records Center Specialist, celebrated 5 years of service!