The following NADE members were recongnized by SSA for outstanding achievements at the DDS Management Forum held in Dana Point, California, March 18, 1999.

1998 Commissioner Citation:

Carroll D. Moore
Tennessee
DDS Administrator

In recognition of outstanding leadership as Administrator of the SSA Disability Program in Tennessee.

Edie Peters Liguori
New Jersey
Medical Relations Specialist

In recognition of outstanding outreach efforts with the medical community, the disabled public and their representatives.

Michelle Scherer
Missouri District
Supervisor

For outstanding service to the Social Security Administration and citizens of Missouri in managing the disability determination program in Southeast Missouri.

Dave Ward
Texas
DDS Administrator

For outstanding leadership and teamwork in promoting the objectives of the Social Security Disability Program in the State of Texas.

Tammy Cody
Maine
Maine Systems Group

In appreciation for exemplary work in connection with the Maine Disability Determination Services IWS/LAN installation. 1998 Associate Commissioner Citation:

Jeri Bohnert
Missouri
Quality Assurance Specialist

In recognition of outstanding performance and professionalism in the review of disability claims in the Missouri Disability Determination Services.

Arthur Boutiette
Arkansas
Deputy DDS Administrator

In recognition of outstanding service to the people of Arkansas through excellent leadership of the Arkansas Disability Determination Services in accomplishing the goals of SSA.

Joel Gagarin
Guam
Program Coordinator

In recognition of outstanding performance as Program Coordinator for the Guam Disability Determination Services.

Andrew P. Marioni, Jr.
Delaware
DDS Administrator

In recognition of outstanding leadership of the Delaware Disability Determination Services in promoting the Social Security Disability Program.

Naline Masih, MD
Connecticut
Chief Medical Consultant

In appreciation of tireless leadership with the medical, examiner and supervisory staff in promoting the objectives of the Social Security Disability Program in Connecticut.

Gene McCabe
North Carolina
Chief, Program Integrity

In recognition of outstanding service to the public and commitment to excellence in the Social Security Disability Program in North Carolina.

Lynn Reagin
Mississippi
Administrative Support Staff

In recognition and appreciation for outstanding contributions to the success of the Mississippi Disability Determination Services.

1998 Associate Commissioner Citation - Group Award

Idaho Information Technology Team

Harry Herbert

In recognition of dedication to excellence in developing the Idaho Disability Determination Service’s leading edge computer system providing maximum efficiencies in case processing.

Iowa Medical Consultant Training Team

Brian P. Maloney

In recognition of dedication, perseverance and excellence in helping the Iowa Disability Determination Services achieve process unification.

Louisiana DO/DDS Task Team

Donna Impastato
Nina Fontenot
Terri Spurgeon

In recognition of outstanding leadership in promoting good will and confidence between the Louisiana Disability Determination Services and SSA.

Puerto Rico First Development Unit

Maria Torres

In recognition of excellence in providing quality service to Puerto Rico’s disability claimants and contributing to meeting the Agency’s goals.

Puerto Rico Fiscal Unit

Elba N. Castillo
Lourdes Ortiz
Maria L. Sanchez
Irene Rodriguez

In recognition of excellent performance of fiscal functions and outstanding commitment to the Puerto Rico Disability Determination Services mission to achieve World Class Service.