TOPEKA – Vicki Garrison, Phillipsburg, was honored Feb. 12 at a reception at the State Capitol Building in Topeka, for having been named a Kansas Department for Children and Families employee of the quarter. She was one of five DCF employees to receive the honor for the third quarter.

A Public Service Executive II based in the Phillipsburg office, Garrison is responsible for the Business Process Management and Performance Improvement in the West Region of DCF. For her job, Garrison travels to the 17 offices throughout the region, which encompasses more than half of the state, training and overseeing DCF staff.

Garrison joined the four other employees on Feb. 12 to be recognized by Governor Sam Brownback for their service to the State.

“We’re very happy to honor Vicki for the fantastic work she has done in her career, which has spanned 35 years with our agency,” said DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore. ““Vicki works tirelessly to make sure that our staff is well trained and meeting the State’s expectations for business processes. She develops material and travels extensively, training staff all over the western part of the state.”

Outside of work, Garrison enjoys participating in activities with her family. She also enjoys reading; the outdoors and traveling when time permits.