TWenty-two employees who began their careers
with Piedmont in 1948, the year the airline began
service, were among those honored at the ban
quet. Piedmont’s founder, Itom Davis; Tbm Schick,
Piedmont president £ind chief operating officer;
and Ed Colodny, USAir Group president £ind chief
executive officer; were on hand to congratulate
the following 40-year veterans (first row, 1 to r):
Colodny, Pete Jones (INT), Frank Westmoreland
(INT), Bill Hamilton (TRI), Roy Westbrook (GSO),
Sue Martin (INT), and Davis; (second row): Les
Hendricks (INT), Ed Laskowski (MCO), Joe Wathen
(SDF-C), Jim Neill (LEX), Bruce Parrish (INT), Jack
Brandon (DFW), and Charlie Bryant (INT); (third
row): Walt Ryczek (INT), WW. Cook (RDU), Schick,
Sheri Folger (INT-retired), and A1 Huddleston
(INT).
632 employees honored at banquet
L to r: Captains Fred Kozak (39 years-retired), Ed
McMillan, CLT, (35 years), and Jack lUdlock (re
tired) have flown many different aircraft for Pied
mont during the airline’s illustrious history.
Many employees enjoyed the table of hors
d’oeuvres provided during the reception prior to
the banquet.
Six hundred and thirty-two Piedmont employees
representing a total of 13.890 years of service were
honored at the 11th annual service awards banquet
held at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-
Salem August 4.
In the largest group ever in the history of the com
pany, 22 employees were honored for 40 years of
service, 24 with 35 years, 41 with 30 years, 69 with
25 years, 246 with 20 years, 176 with 15 years, and
54 retirees.
Addressing the gathering of more than 1.000 atten
dees, Piedmont President and Chief Operating Officer,
Tom Schick, commented that the group of honorees
represented “the foundation upon which this com
pany is built and is the primary reason for its success.
‘‘During the evening, many different challenges,
milestones and accomplishments will be presented
in which you have played an important part, dem
onstrating the pride, dedication and ability required
to survive in our competitive changing environment.
“The bottom line results have been 20 consecutive
years of profitability and an outstanding reputation as
professionals in the industry.” Schick said.
“This is the first time in the history of our indus
try when two very successful, profitable airlines
merged and continued to be profitable through the
merger process. However, in creating this new air
line and making it successful, we will continue to
face challenges. We are becoming USAir. the second
largest airline, based on enplanements. operating a
fleet of over 400 total aircraft supported by an addi
tional 153 commuter aircraft, and employing over
45,000 people.
“To accomplish this we will need your support
and the support of our USAir co-workers because
together we have the talent, resources and dedica
tion which time and again through the past 40
years has ensured the success of both these fine
carriers, and which when combined will make the
new combined airline the very best in the nation.
“Together. We’ll Soar To New Heights." Schick
concluded.
Schick’s welcome and congratulations were fol
lowed by remarks from USAir Chairman and Presi
dent Ed Colodny (see related story) and a multi-media
show depicting the parallel development and growth
of Piedmont and USAir.
Don Shanks (right), vice president-customer rela
tions and master of ceremonies for the banquet,
welcomes Doug Keyser (GSO), 20 years, and his
wife Wanda to the reception.
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INT-based employees (1 to r) Pat Rexrode, Theresa
Sellars, and Patty Haneline each have been with
Piedmont 15 years.
Numerous Winston-Salem based employees
have given many hours of service to ensure
that the annual service awards receptions and
banquets have gone smoothly for each of the
past 11 years. Among those who served as
hostesses for the final Piedmont celebration
were: Janet Royall, Freddie Masencup, Pat
Eaton, Wilma Cook, Diane Christie, Robin
Mickey, Laura Sheets, Carol Stewart, Tina Wil
liams, and Sue Lineberry. Not pictured were
Cherryl Shamel and Jeral Owens who greeted
guests as they entered the convention center.
August 1988 • Piedmonitor