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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2003
Contact:
Cheryl Heying, Planning Branch Manager, Utah Division of Air Quality, (801) 536-4015
(Salt Lake City, Utah) – The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Cheryl Heying has been named Utah “Manager of the Year” by Lt. Governor Olene Walker, the Utah Department of Human Resource Management and the Utah Society of Certified Public Managers. Heying is the planning manager for the DEQ Division of Air Quality.
“It’s very humbling to be given this award and to be recognized by my peers,” Heying said. “There are so many people at DEQ who deserve the same award.”
Heying is known for her ability to listen, build and motivate teams, make decisions, focus on results that make sense for the customer and develop an atmosphere of trust. She is recognized as a leader not only within the department but with outside organizations and communities as well.
“Cheryl is an exceptional leader and a direct and decisive manager,” said Rick Sprott, director of the Division of Air Quality. “She is not afraid to make a decision, but she’s also smart enough to recognize the importance of listening to those who may see something she does not.”
Heying manages a team of 25 environmental scientists and engineers responsible for developing air quality improvement plans and forecasting and managing impacts of future air pollution. Her staff describes her as approachable, supportive and highly motivating. As a result, her staff takes pride in their work and appreciates her ability to work toward solutions that benefit everyone.
“Cheryl has a vision and creates excitement about the work that is contagious,” Sprott said. “She listens, works well with others, sets reasonable timelines and objectives, and then steps up to the plate and makes decisions that support those objectives.”
A hallmark of her award is the work accomplished under her leadership. Heying has directed a number of projects, including a new air quality plan for Utah County, a revised division Web site to be more customer friendly, an awarding-winning “Choose Clean Air” public awareness campaign, simplified report requirements for industry and cohesive partnerships with communities.
“Recognition of Cheryl's leadership is well-deserved,” said DEQ Executive Director Dianne Nielson. “She is making a difference in environmental partnership and management.”
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