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Labor Day 2020

By: Robert Fangmeyer

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Happy Labor Day with a group of diverse people from different occupation in the background.
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The first Monday in September is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Given that the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program’s purpose is to enhance the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country through enhancing the performance and sustainability of organizations of all kinds;

that none of those organizations can achieve and sustain high-performance without the contributions of their workforce; and

that the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program is likewise dependent on so many people whose work supports our mission, including employees, volunteers, partners, and collaborators;

we wish a happy and healthful Labor Day 2020 to all those who labor for the good of the nation through their jobs, public service, community support, and specific causes. We also offer a special "Thank You!" to the many Baldrige examiners and judges preparing for virtual site visits and the final meeting of the Judges Panel (in November) to decide the Baldrige Award recipients for 2020! 

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Robert G. Fangmeyer, Director Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Photo

Robert Fangmeyer

I am Bob, Director of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. I have been with Baldrige since 1997 serving on many of the teams in the office in many different roles. Since becoming the Deputy Director in 2011, I have led the effort to design, develop, and implement a new business model that relies even more heavily on partnerships and collaboration as well as cost control and revenue generation. As Director, I manage overall operations, focusing on enhancing our products and services, ensuring efficient and effective operations, as well as planning for strategic capability and capacity needs. In addition, I spend significant time and energy helping to lead and guide the development and implementation of the Baldrige Enterprise.  I am thrilled to be a part of the Baldrige Program where I get to work with and learn from people and organizations committed to achieving excellence.

My background includes owning and managing small service-based businesses, six years as a human resources specialist, a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and an MBA from the University of Maryland. When not working, I enjoy exercising and spending time with my wonderful wife, three kids, and Buddy, my boxer dog.

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