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Jan Adams named Valero Volunteer of the Year

  • Jan Adams accepts the Valero Volunteer of the Year Award on Monday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

  • Jan Adams accepts the Valero Volunteer of the Year Award on Monday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

  • Jan Adams accepts the Valero Volunteer of the Year Award on Monday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com

Jan Adams gives back to the community.

On Monday at Valero Renewables – Charles City, she was awarded for that selflessness.

Adams was awarded Volunteer of the Year among employees at Valero’s 11 ethanol plants. Valero recognized her outstanding work with various nonprofits and charities in the local community.

“We are very proud that Jan has been chosen for this honor, representing Valero’s entire fleet of ethanol plants as the top volunteer overall,” said Frank Blaine, plant manager.

Adams has been a Valero employee since 2009, and is a member of the Valero Volunteer Council. She is known for her work with mentoring and literacy programs, as well as leading various volunteer group efforts.

“She has really been a witness or a great example to everybody here on site on how to do it right,” said Blaine. “She’s got a great heart for the community.”

Adams, a manager in the quality assurance/quality control lab, has also been a mentor with the Bridges Mentoring Program in Osage for more than 15 years. She has participated in several recent volunteer events, including support for the Osage Mobile Food pantry, the Spook Walk for local children and Adopt-A-Highway. She also served food at the Mason City Community Kitchen and the Relay for Life.

It was an emotional moment for Adams on Monday and she said she was very thankful for the recognition and the award.

“I just do what I do, because I do,” said Adams. “I was raised to give back and help people out. Mentoring is something I’m passionate about.”

The Valero Energy Foundation, Valero’s philanthropic arm, donates $1,000 to charities chosen by each of the company’s Volunteer of the Year winners companywide. Adams selected Osage Community Daycare to receive the gift.

Valero Energy Corp., through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and other petrochemical products.

 

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