MATTHEWS RECOGNIZES 2022 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR TALIA HOOD

During the Town Board meeting earlier this week, Talia Hood was recognized as the Employee of the Year for 2022.

Talia began her career with Matthews in 2016 as a dispatcher for the Police Department. In April of 2018, Talia was promoted to Telecommunications Supervisor and in February of 2022, she was promoted to the Administrative Services Manager.

Town Manager Becky Hawke said, “As Administrative Services Manager, Talia has worked hard to make meaningful changes to the Records and Communications Divisions to set the department up for success. Additionally, her willingness to step in and cover shifts while managing the hardship of significant position vacancies shows that she is a great leader who knows the value of teamwork.”

Interim Police Chief KD Williams said, “In a time of uncertainty caused by the lasting effects of the pandemic, the current workforce applicant pool, and managing employees on the verge of burnout, Talia has remained the concrete that has held up the structure of the Department’s Records and Communications teams. Her positive mindset and professional demeanor are of great credit to herself, the Matthews Police Department, and the Town of Matthews.”