EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

SHAWN SHAMEL

Shawn Shamel, Hurley’s Employee of the Month for October 2022, started in the Facilities Management department nine years ago. He was hired as a carpenter, and spent six years as lead carpenter. In October 2021 he became Construction Services Supervisor. While his primary responsibility is serving as project manager for construction jobs on hospital premises, he also supervises painters and carpenters. He creates the schedules and keeps those projects on budget, juggling both in-house staff and contracting with outside companies when needed. This summer there have been ongoing projects on 2E, 5W, and the parking structure, so Shawn has stayed busy. He says, “I like the construction part of it. I’ve always liked building buildings. It’s all I ever did. Now it’s the whole process.”

Joseph Hosler, the Director of Facilities Management, praised Shawn’s contributions, saying, “Over the past year Facilities have been going through a major transition period, with many of our staff retiring from the medical center. There are numerous aspects that encompass the Facilities Management Department and Shawn Shamel is a key part of our success. Shawn Shamel transferred from the Lead Carpenter position to a Construction Services Supervisor in October 2021, hitting the ground running. Shawn is an organized, knowledgeable, and very approachable leader. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves and help anyway he can. He shows dedication to his work on a daily basis. With the number of ongoing improvements and changes occurring throughout the medical center, we are fortunate to have Shawn on the Facilities team.”

Being named Employee of the Month came as a surprise to Shawn. He explains, “I’m used to flying under the radar and concentrating on getting the job done. So this was cool. I really appreciate the recognition.” Melany Gavulic surprised him with the reward at a department staff meeting, so he got to find out about the win with the rest of his team.

When not at Hurley, Shawn likes being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He says, ‘I like hunting deer and camping. In the spring, I make maple syrup. I also enjoy cross country skiing with my wife.” He has two daughters, 17 and 19. One is a high school senior and the other is in her second year at Northern Michigan University.

Shawn received a gift package that included a pizza party with his team, a day off with pay, a Team Hurley All-Star fleece jacket, a one-month membership to the YMCA, a $25 Sodexo gift card, a $25 gift card from Sovita Credit Union, a $25 gift card to the Hurley Lobby Shop, and a framed certificate. Congratulations, Shawn!

“Shawn is an organized, knowledgeable, and very approachable leader. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves and help anyway he can.”

-Joseph Hosler Director of Facilities Management