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Karen Turner of Meridian Waste Virginia is named July 2020 Employee of the Month

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Meridian Waste Virginia, LLC has announced their July 2020 Employee of the Month:

Karen Turner of the Petersburg Customer Care department is the July 2020 Employee of the month for Meridian Waste Virginia. Turner has been with the company since November 2012, serving the local area for nearly eight years. Turner learned about the kudos when the team surprised her in her office. “Karen is the heart of our residential business, she brings the sunshine to work with her every day,” said Area President Nathan Geldner.

“I love helping people out and making a difference in their day”, said Turner when asked what keeps her motivated. “I work hard for this community and do my best to make people’s days better.” Outside of work, Turner enjoys cooking country-style and soul food with her husband. She is also a dedicated volunteer in her church.

The designation of a Meridian Waste Employee of the Month goes beyond meeting the objectives of the business, these individuals make consistent positive contributions to their team and their customers. Criteria for the honor include adhering to safety standards, quality of work, and performance, among additional measures. Co-workers and management choose recipients who are awarded a $100 gift card and a designated parking space for the month.

The community can engage in recognizing excellent service by Meridian Waste team members through the Shout Out program (/our-company/testimonials/)