The Homestead resort in Glen Arbor named Sallie Krepps its Associate of the Year. Krepps is the manager of the resort's Spa Amira, and its
newly-opened salon, Lillyjade.
VP and general manager Adriene Kokowicz says Krepps was chosen for her experience, high standards, and her leadership in opening the new salon.
"Sallie has always been effective in her positions at The Homestead. Not only does she provide exemplary service to our guests, she trains her associates to do the same," says Kokowicz. "Sallie also took a lead position in assisting with the new salon, Lillyjade that was built this year. She has developed the programs and services and has a wonderful team of associates. She has an outstanding attitude, one that is focused on service."
Krepps, who is from Empire, has been working at The Homestead since 2009, when she began as an esthetician at Spa Amira. The next year, she became spa manager, and her cosmetology background helped add the full-service Lillyjade in 2011. Krepps now manages both.
That Associate of the Year award is no joke, either; Krepps is receiving a vacation trip for two to anywhere in the U.S., including airfare and $500 in spending money. She says she'll use it to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary and 50th birthday this year.
The other Associate of the Year nominees were Neal Kokowicz, banquet manager; Dan Stewart, accounting manager; Chris Sutton, accommodations manager; and Shane Wyatt, utilities manager.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Adriene Kokowicz, The Homestead
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