Mark Dieterle, materials management technician at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, has been named employee of the month for January by Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH).

Dieterle, who has been in the materials management field for over 30 years, began working at Day Kimball in October 2014 as a housekeeper before transitioning into his position as materials management technician in February 2015. In his current role, Dieterle is responsible for overseeing the operations of the hospital’s storeroom, which includes, ordering, receiving and distributing supplies.

According to Dieterle’s supervisor, Craig Nelson, supply chain manager, Day Kimball Hospital, “Mark is an energetic, passionate and dedicated member of the materials management team. He is always available to go the extra mile for any and all departments at Day Kimball which helps ensure the highest standard of care. I am so proud of him and this honor is well deserved.”

In response to being named employee of the month, Dieterle said, “I take great pride in being honored as the employee of the month. For the past six years I have given my all in providing help to all those that need it.” When asked what he likes most about his job, he said, “All of the great friends that I have made and get to work with every day. It’s an honor for me to provide service and help.”

In 1986, Dieterle obtained his bachelor’s in business administration from Fitchburg State College. He was born and raised in Attleboro, MA. Dieterle currently resides in Putnam, CT with his younger brother Joe and their three Chihuahuas.

Day Kimball Healthcare’s employee of the month program is sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. “The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino has been focused on taking care of the people that serve within our community, and we appreciate everything Day Kimball Healthcare does,” said Foxwood’s Director of Sponsorships and Partnerships Roy Colebut-Ingram. “Supporting meaningful employee recognition programs like that at DKH is just one way that we feel we can express our appreciation.”

PHOTO CAPTION: Day Kimball Healthcare’s Employee of the Month for January 2021, Mark Dieterle, materials management technician at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.