Don Smith was honored as the January 2016 Employee of the Month.The Delta State University Staff Council recently honored Don Smith as the January 2016 Employee of the Month. Smith works as the university’s locksmith.
Smith, a Delta State graduate in 1985, began working as a locksmith for the university 13 years ago.
As a student, he studied music and would later play in bands, and work in recording studios and churches in the music field.
Prior to Delta State, Smith worked at the Bolivar Medical Center as a locksmith for seven years. He has received specialized training as a Certified Institutional Locksmith and Certified Master Key Consultant.
Smith and his wife are the parents of five wonderful children.
Each winner receives a plaque, monetary award, WalMart gift card from the Student Government Association, an engraved insulated coffee mug, a free parking decal courtesy of the Campus Police Department, a box of treats from The Sweetery, a parking spot of their choice, marquee announcement and website recognition.
For an archived list of previous Employee of the Month winners, visit https://www.deltastate.edu/about-dsu/administration/staff-council/staff-council-employee-of-the-month/employee-of-the-month-archives/
Delta State’s Staff Council serves as a liaison between the administration and the staff to provide a formal process for staff to discuss issues involving university policies and procedures and to forward ideas, recommendations and opinions to the president.
