Scott Stratman - Socket's You-Make-The-Difference Winner for December

Congratulations to Scott Stratman, Network Facilities Manager, on winning this month’s You-Make-The-Difference award!

Other than owner George Pfenenger, Scott is the longest service employee at Socket, having started here back in 1996. At the time, the company had fewer than a dozen employees, and only sold dial-up Internet service (we've grown a lot)!

John McCrady - Socket's You-Make-The-Difference Award Winner for November!

Congratulations to John McCrady, Business Center Analyst, for being named the November recipient of Socket’s You-Make-The-Difference award!

After being encouraged to apply by several of his friends who already worked here, John started in residential tech support about three years ago. Since then, he's worked his way up to the business center, helping customers with their service issues and acting as a resource for his fellow agents.

Jim Quisenberry - Socket's You-Make-The-Difference Award Winner for October 2014!

Congratulations to Jim Quisenberry, Field Services Technician, for being named the October recipient of Socket’s You-Make-The-Difference award!

Jim started at Socket in 2012 as a field services technician, and was soon promoted to department supervisor. Additionally, he is now responsible for the development of a construction team for Socket’s outside plant builds, including fiber drops for both residential and business customers.

Demian Cook, Socket's You-Make-The-Difference Award Winner for September!

Congratulations to Demian Cook, Business Center Analyst, for being named the September recipient of Socket’s You-Make-The-Difference award!

Demian started at Socket in 2012 as a Business Center Analyst, and is now a Tier II with the department.  In her current role, Cook helps business customers with any service issues, as well as helping serve as a resource for her fellow agents.

James Hicks - Socket's You-Make-The-Difference Award Winner for August 2014!

Congratulations to James Hicks, Business Technical Support Agent, for being named the August recipient of Socket’s You-Make-The-Difference award!

James has now won this award three times since starting at Socket in 2011.

Each time, he’s been lauded for his exemplary dedication to fixing any problem that comes across his desk – from customers’ technical issues to helping his coworkers stay positive (often with his drawer full of candy).

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying, like bullying, is the repeated use of threats, intimidation, humiliation or violence to cause harm to another. However, unlike regular bullying, cyberbullying can happen when the victim and perpetrator are separated, and at any time – day or night.

Because the use of texts, IMs, and social media are often beyond the sight of adults, it can be harder to notice the abuse. At the same time, it’s often easier for the abuse to spread, due to the ease with which online communications are shared.

Sungwook Kim - Socket's You-Make-The-Difference Award Winner for July 2014!

Congratulations to Internal Auditor Sungwook Kim for being named the July recipient of Socket's You-Make the-Difference Award!

Sungwook is originally from Pusan, a port city on the southeastern part of South Korea.  He moved here nine years ago and began working for Socket in October 2010.  Sung received several nominations and votes from his co-workers this month.  “Sung is a great asset for Socket,” says a fellow employee. “He comes in early and stays late. He is diligent and thorough. Sung definitely deserves this award.”

When asked for his impression of Missouri, Sung replied that he loves this state.  Although he grew up as a city dweller, Sung has learned that he really enjoys Missouri’s beautiful outdoors.