The Kansas Department of Transportation has expressed its appreciation for employees celebrating state years-of-service anniversaries in November.

“KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas,” a news release noted.

Those celebrating 30 years

• Tracy Barragan, Equipment Operator Senior, Hutchinson
• Richard Looper, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Olathe

Those celebrating 20 years

• Kerry Becker, Engineering Technician Specialist, Holton
• William Holthaus, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Centralia
• Roger Houchin, Equipment Operator Senior, Fredonia
• Jason Mead, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Garden City
• James Struble, Equipment Operator Senior, Minneapolis
• Stephen Woodbury, Technology Support Consultant II, Salina

Those celebrating 10 years

• Paul Kwek, Road Weather Information System Technician, Chanute