photo by Mitch Talley
“Quality Is Job One” is a fitting way to describe the work ethic of Angela Justus, who has been named Whitfield County’s Employee of the Month for September.
“Angela has a great attitude toward her work responsibilities, employees, and citizens,” said Jackie Carlo and Taylor Sardina, who nominated her for the award. “She has a commitment to quality in carrying out job responsibilities and is an asset to the Human Resources Department and the rest of the County.”
Ms. Justus was praised for working “really hard to help us have a cohesive office environment” and “helps anyone who may have a work or personal need and loves to recognize her co-workers’ achievements.”
Cited for her “great” knowledge in the workers’ comp area, Ms. Justus also “takes initiative and accepts and carries out additional responsibilities beyond her regular job assignments for the good of the County as a whole,” Ms. Carlo and Ms. Sardina said.
To give her fellow employees and local residents a chance to get to know her better, Ms. Justus filled out the following fun survey.
Name: Angela Justus
Job title: Risk management specialist/benefits coordinator
Time with the county: One year, six months
Where I went to high school: Kingston, Tn.
My role as a county employee: Help with benefits and FMLA and manage the safety program.
What keeps my job interesting: All the county employees and retirees I get to meet daily.
What gives me a sense of accomplishment on the job: Helping other employees.
The most important thing I’ve done on the job: Helping the county get a discount off the workers’ compensation premium.
Where I grew up: Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee.
Family: Son Justin, grandson Krayson, granddaughter Justus, granddaughter Jolene.
After work, I enjoy: Spending time with my grandkids and dogs.
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Favorite sport/sports team: Football/Florida Gators
Favorite meal: Seafood
Favorite song: Anything by Carrie Underwood
Favorite Whitfield County restaurant: The Fortune Cookie
Favorite Whitfield County event: North Georgia Fair
You can pick four people to have dinner with (anyone from any time in history). Who are your four people and why? My dad – I miss him. He meant the world to me. My grandma – I miss her and would like to get some of her recipes. John F. Kennedy – Ask him a lot of questions. Tim Tebow – He is an interesting young man.
I’m most proud of: My family
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Cake or pie? Both
Favorite car? 1967 VW Beetle
Host or be hosted? Host
Early riser or sleep-in? Early riser
Favorite vacation ever? The year I took my son to Las Vegas to see Siegfried & Roy and The Blue Man Group.
Best teacher you ever had? My Dad
Pet peeve? People who don’t use their turn signals!
If I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s: Life is short, live it to the fullest every day. Enjoy family and friends.
Who has had the most impact on my life: My Dad. I learned my work ethic from him.
What’s left on my bucket list? The Giraffe Hotel in Kenya
If I could have been in any profession of my choosing, I would have been a: Vet at a zoo.
If I could have two wishes, they would be: End child abuse and animal cruelty.
You’d be surprised to learn that I: Have been bungee jumping.
The best advice I ever got: Enjoy what you do or find something else.