2019 Service Awards

May 18, 2019

The Root Center held its first annual Service Award Celebration on Tuesday, May 14th to recognize employees reaching milestone years of service. A catered reception set the tone for an evening of celebration with the employees and their guests, along with members of the Board, Administration and Management.

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