Jerry Driessen, City of San Jose

Jerry Driessen, City of San Jose

Jerry is a finalist for the 2021 Golden GOVIT Awards in the Individual Leader category. He was nominated by Mike Sable.  The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated transitioning many City services to digital channels. This transition has been made possible through three...
Pavan Pidugu, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, US DOT

Pavan Pidugu, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, US DOT

Pavan is a finalist for the 2021 Golden GOVIT Awards in the Individual Leader category.   Pavan believes in developing technology with which users will be absolutely obsessed. Recently transitioning from the retail industry, he is quite used to delivering innovative...
Mary Fontes, Distance Minnesota

Mary Fontes, Distance Minnesota

Mary is a finalist for the 2021 Golden GOVIT Awards in the Individual Leader category. She was nominated by Kristi Karels.  Mary was able to build a cohesive administrative team with members representing three colleges, one university {Northland Community and...
Molly Nystel, MN Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals

Molly Nystel, MN Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals

Molly is a finalist for the 2021 Golden GOVIT Awards in the Individual Leader category. She was nominated by Patricia Milun.  With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals was required to change its entire manner of operation,...