Kansas Department of Transportation

08/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/20/2026 07:39

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in September. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Listed below are the employees and their hometowns.

Those celebrating 50 years:

  • Kenton Bahr, Equipment Mechanic Senior, Topeka

Those celebrating 35 years:

  • David Ubel, Construction Manager, Dodge City
  • Leonel Alvarado, Engineering Technician Specialist, Topeka

Those celebrating 30 years:

  • Joseph Essman, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Lawrence

Those celebrating 20 years:

  • Jeral Luth, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Overland Park
  • Stephanie Green, IT Project Manager, Topeka

Those celebrating 15 years:

  • David Krieger II, Equipment Mechanic, Salina
  • Gary Rainbolt, Highway Maintenance Assistant Supervisor, Larned
  • Kenneth Peden, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Troy
  • Larry Heim, Engineering Technician Specialist, Shawnee
  • Larry Roberts, Engineering Technician Supervisor, Wichita
  • Shannon Moore, Highway Maintenance Worker II, Ness City
  • Tammy Erickson, Printing Service Coordinator, Topeka

Those celebrating 10 years:

  • Dalton Droege, Highway Maintenance Worker I, Osage City
  • Everette Redburn Jr., Highway Maintenance Worker I, Dighton
  • Jacob Cain, Highway Maintenance Worker III, Columbus
  • Shaun Beach II, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Independence

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