Business Briefs

Hardy

With the development of new technology and high-performance systems for John Deere equipment, customers must receive exceptional service from highly-trained product experts, technicians, and aftermarket support personnel. Jackson-Lee-Pearson, Inc. participates in a comprehensive training program with John Deere to help their employees reach certain standards of expertise.

BRYAN HARDY recently achieved advanced level recognition for the position of service manager. This level of achievement was accomplished by c o m p l e t i n g

e x t e n s i v e training in the John Deere University program. Hardy received a special plaque of recognition to honor his accomplishment.

John Deere University credits are earned in various categories to ensure expertise in the sale, service, or parts departments of John Deere dealerships. The structure for this recognition is similar to achieving credit hours in a university.

DON J. WAGONER, M.D., of Burlington, has achieved life membership status with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service to family medicine and ongoing professional development. To achieve AAFP life member status, a family physician must be a continuous member for a minimum of 20 years, demonstrating dedication to continuing medical education and the family medicine specialty.