We are pleased to recognize Lydia Janis for 30 years with R.E. Warner. Lydia joined the firm on April 4, 1988. Lydia has been a loyal and dedicated team member during her three decades with the company. She is a team player, has a positive attitude, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Lydia started as a part-time clerk in 1987 while a junior at Lorain County Joint Vocational school. Upon graduation, she joined full-time as a clerical secretary. Over the years Lydia was promoted to Environmental Division Secretary, Environmental/Civil Secretary, and Administrator/In-House Auditor for our ISO-9000 QSAS certification. In 1999, she was promoted to Marketing Assistant and in 2001 she became our firm's Marketing Coordinator. In 2004, was elected as a shareholder of the Company. Lydia plays a crucial role in securing new opportunities for our company by producing qualifications statements and otherwise supporting the firm's business development/client retention efforts. Her additional accomplishments include doing much of the heavy lifting to execute the firm's website redesign in 2015 and launching several publicity initiatives, including R.E. Warner's Excellence By Design newsletter, social media profiles, and e-mail marketing program. Lydia's attention to detail and drive to continually improve demonstrate her commitment to excellence in all that she does. “Lydia’s dedication and passion has garnered her numerous commendations for her efforts and great work here at REW," said Brett Neff. "She is well known as a go-to employee who can be counted on to always get the job done!!!” Lydia lives in Sheffield Township with her husband Marty, their daughter Kaitlin, who is a junior at Clearview High School, and their dog Moose. Her older daughter Elizabeth is a junior at Bowling Green State University studying psychology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and attending Kaitlin's softball games. Lydia also teaches PSR classes at her church. Please join us in congratulating Lydia on her 30 year anniversary and her many contributions to R.E. Warner.