Celebrating Years of Dedication: Our Employee Milestone Anniversaries!

At The Arc Mercer, our employees are the foundation of everything we do. Every year of service represents countless moments of compassion, dedication, and meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support.

This month, we're proud to recognize five employees celebrating major service milestones!

Celebrating 5 Years of Service

• Brandon Hamilton – Finance

• Corey Lumpkin – Transportation

• Maria Osorio-Urrutia – Senior Site Supervisor, Janitorial

Each 5-year honoree will receive a customized Arc Mercer plaque, a celebratory balloon, and a $150 gift card.

Celebrating 10 Years of Service

• Jeff Tagliareni – Director of Vocational

• Brenda Payne – DSP, Van Deusen

Our 10-year honorees will each receive a customized Arc Mercer plaque, a celebratory balloon, and a $200 gift card.

A Workplace Where Employees Choose to Stay

These milestones reflect something we're especially proud of: The Arc Mercer's employee turnover rate is under 20%, compared to a national industry average of over 37% and a New Jersey average of 32%.

In an industry where employee retention is a significant challenge, our ability to retain dedicated team members speaks to the workplace culture we've built together. Experienced employees strengthen our programs, support their coworkers, and provide consistency for the individuals who depend on us every day.

Please join us in congratulating Brandon, Corey, Maria, Jeff, and Brenda! 

Thank you for your years of service, your commitment to our mission, and the difference you continue to make at The Arc Mercer.