Christy Fletcher Wins the March 2025 Core Values Award

Christy Fletcher, a learning and development specialist from the Twin Cities office, won the March 2025 Core Values Award. Kraus-Anderson’s Mike Smoczyk, John Haydon and Tim Kittila submitted nominations.

“Christy has been with KA for 15 months in the new role of Learning and Development Specialist. Goals and expectations for this role were established, and we expected a new person to gradually acclimate to the “KA Way” and provide new and improved training opportunities. Christy quickly exceeded all expectations. She is a quick study, with an innate ability to ask questions and actually listen to what people have to say. With her positive, can-do attitude, she is a delight to work with. Christy has taken on management of the KAU leaning management system, implemented the new PE training program, the PM class series, Seminar coordination, built the new HR EEO virtual class and much more. As word of Christy’s skill has spread, other departments have sought her out for help, as noted by John Haydon and Tim Kittila. Thank you, Christy, for living the KA Core Values every day!” –Mike Smoczyk

“Christy is a walking example of KA’s core values. She is willing to help anytime you ask, and always with a smile! When asked to help our team, without hesitation she said yes and stepped right in to support/facilitate an all-day meeting for the Marketing/BD team. This meeting could have been very controversial and non-productive but because of Christy’s hard work, thorough planning, positive attitude and truly caring about the people in the room and the work they do, the meeting was a success. Her talent and commitment to our teams is so valued and appreciated by everyone, she truly lives our core values each and every day!” -John Haydon

“Christy has provided excellent support for the FCA team to create training videos, which led to the creation of a phenomenal customer satisfaction video. Her work has helped our clients on understanding how to use the portal but also led to a fantastic showcase video for capturing future work. Christy has provided a positive experience for my team members. She is a joy to have around the office and she brings her positivity in all aspects of her work. She has sent me notes about some of my team members, but it’s truly a reflection of her personality and positivity that brings the best out of all.” – Tim Kittila

About the Kraus-Anderson Core Values Award

The KA Core Values Award is presented monthly to a KA employee. Nominated by their peers, business partners, and clients, award recipients are selected based on their representation and practice of KA’s core values:

Integrity: Do the right thing; always be respectful, honest, and fair

Commitment: Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

Teamwork: Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

Value People: Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions