Tobyhanna Presents Awards to this Quarter’s Top Talent

On Dec. 16, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) named its fourth quarter Employees of the Quarter, recognizing two team members who exemplify the exceptional standards set by the depot’s workforce.

This quarter, Greg Sabol was recognized in the senior category, and Cree Wolf earned junior category recognition.

Sabol serves as a Machinist in the Fabrication and Assembly/Machining Branch. His story is one of perseverance, ambition, and dedication.

A member of the deaf and hard of hearing community, he first joined Tobyhanna Army Depot as a summer intern from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). Despite the obstacles Sabol faces, he is resolute in pursuit of his goals. Since completing his internship, he has been promoted three times, serving as an inspiration to his team.

His broad experience spans several programs such as Stryker, Bridge Supplemental Set, Sea Sparrow, Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar, Armament Repair Shop Set, and PM Tactical Radios.

“My grandfather was in the Navy,” Sabol explained. “So, I am proud of the work I do, especially systems like Sea Sparrow that directly support the Navy.”

Machining Branch Supervisor Keith Knecht describes Sabol as a modest man.

“Without hesitation, Greg will take the most challenging jobs in the shop and then will recognize others in the branch for the work instead of himself.” said Knecht. “As soon as a new piece of equipment comes in, he is one of the first to ask to be trained.”

Most recently, he has been lauded by Fabrication & Component Refinishing Division Chief Thomas Petroski for developing an innovative solution to prevent nozzle heads from breaking on water cutting machines. Implementing his idea is projected to save a significant amount of money spent on replacements, not to mention the labor hours required to repair them.

“Greg is the subject matter expert on water jet cutting machines,” Petroski noted. “He is always looking for better ways to improve productivity by staying informed of the latest technology advancement in metal cutting machinery and techniques.”

Sabol was humbled by the recognition and plans to continue putting his best foot forward and mentoring newer employees on his team.

“Working hard every day is just part of my commitment to supporting the warfighter,” he added.

When Sabol is not working, he is planning his next trip to Maine to visit his family’s log cabin and practice wakeboarding.

Wolf serves in the civilian ranks of Team Tobyhanna as a Telecommunications Specialist in Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYAD) Wideband Control Test Division. Wolf’s work directly supports TYAD’s rapidly expanding cyber mission.

As the battlefield continues to evolve, Team Tobyhanna is adapting with it to meet the needs of the joint warfighter. The fifth “c” in C5ISR, the depot’s focus on expanding its cyber capabilities secures TYAD’s continued legacy as a leading readiness provider to our nation’s warfighters.

Wideband Control Test Division Chief Tania Perciaccante said cyber subject matter experts like Wolf are leading the charge to remain on the cutting edge.

“Mr. Wolf’s willingness to learn new things and work with other team members has proven critical to the success of the division’s test automation efforts,” said Perciaccante.

In nominating Wolf for the award, Perciaccante specifically lauded his leading of a re-engineer of automated scripts used in software testing. Through database comparison and participation in vendor-led test events, Wolf’s efforts have increased test fidelity and reduced test time from 40 minutes to four minutes as well as manpower required to execute the tests.

Perciaccante added that Wolf “consistently trained other team members on the use of the test automation scripts as well as common troubleshooting techniques,” earning respect from his colleagues and setting the entire team up for success in the process. “Mr. Wolf has also been recognized by his peers and other team leaders as being a driving force behind the division’s automation effort,” said Perciaccante.

Wolf was honored to receive the award and said it was satisfying to have his hard work recognized.

“I was very happy and surprised to be named an Employee of the Quarter,” said Wolf. “I’d like to think any success I’ve achieved is a direct reflection of giving it my all every day, being confident in my work, and doing good work.”

Wolf said he finds pleasure in the precision his work requires.

“I like to go deep into my work and find pleasure in delving deep to deliver the best product possible.”

Thanks to Wolf’s efforts, and through TYAD’s ideals of continuous improvement and process-based leadership, Team Tobyhanna remains well positioned to deliver the current and next generation of America’s warfighters the highest quality product available.

The Employee of the Quarter awards and other employee recognition programs align with Tobyhanna’s long-range strategic plan, TOBY2035 – specifically the Investing In Our People line of effort. TOBY2035, the depot’s long-range strategic plan, has four focus areas: Investing in Our People, C5ISR Readiness, Shape the Future and Strategic Communications. TOBY2035 aims to posture the depot for success in the coming years as the Department of Defense’s premier worldwide C5ISR readiness provider.

Tobyhanna has proudly partnered with NTID since 2012, providing meaningful career and internship opportunities to their students. Depot personnel work directly alongside NTID instructors to ensure the school’s curriculum aligns with operational needs.

Tobyhanna Army Depot is a recognized leader in providing world-class logistics support for command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems across the Department of Defense. Tobyhanna’s Corporate Philosophy, dedicated work force and electronics expertise ensure the depot is the joint C5ISR provider of choice for all branches of the Armed Forces and industry partners..

Tobyhanna’s unparalleled capabilities include full-spectrum logistics support for sustainment, overhaul and repair, fabrication and manufacturing, engineering design and development, systems integration, post production software support, technology insertion, modification, foreign military sales and global field support to our joint warfighters.

About 3,200 personnel are employed at Tobyhanna, located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna Army Depot is part of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. Headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the command’s mission is to deliver integrated C5ISR weapon systems, business systems, and medical sustainment to enable full spectrum combat operations at the point of need.