DLA News Archive

Tag: Leadership DS

Dec. 28, 2023

DLA Disposition Services Southeast Region Receives Insightful Visits from Leadership

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services South East Region recently welcomed leadership on a visit, offering valuable insights and commendations for the team's unwavering dedication and resilience during ongoing operational transitions and challenges.

Kathy and Arthur stand facing each other talking inside a warehouse.

Dec. 27, 2023

Kathy Atkins-Nunez: Pioneering excellence in leadership

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Longtime employee Kathy Atkins-Nunez recently concluded a remarkable 39-year journey with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, while helping to establish an organizational benchmark for leadership.

One man with a blue baseball cap sits at a laptop working while a woman and two men, one in a Navy uniform watch the seated man work.

Dec. 19, 2023

A year of change and accomplishments for Disposition Services Mid-America

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Mid-America region experienced many changes and transitions in 2023. From new warehouse procedures to saying farewell to the top of the leadership team, it was a year of change and accomplishments.

Dec. 19, 2023

South East summit aims for excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Disposition Services team from South East recently concluded their Front Line Supervisors Summit as members of the team gained insight on multiple topics during the three-day event.

Two images of Arthur Welsh and Mike Cannon. The first Arthur is in full Cubs outfit and the second Cannon has a Cubs hat.

Dec. 8, 2023

Arthur Welsh: A legacy of leadership and innovation in defense logistics

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Explore the remarkable journey of Arthur Welsh that began three decades ago as a WG-05 and discover his impactful legacy.

Fake news feed reading annual pancake breakfast live update. Crowned new flipping king Welsh (48 votes), Cannon (24), Foreman (20)

Dec. 7, 2023

The Great Pancake Showdown: New flips and a retirement farewell

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — HDIFC employees enjoyed tasty treats as leadership battled it out to be crowned the pancake king.

group photo with autumn trees behind them

Nov. 2, 2023

Culture team summit develops initiatives for Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Culture is taking care of the people. -Why do we care? Because the people take care of the mission.

Man in black suit, white shirt and red, white, blue tie in front of American and DLA flag for official photo

Nov. 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Tim was recently selected as our new Operations Director. He's been with the agency for 14 years but growing up he dreamed of playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Director Mike Cannon, wearing a blue jacket holds a mic while making his opening remarks. the room he is in has tan walls with a large window behind him the walls have painted murals but are not discernable due to be out of focus from shallow depth of field used to photograph Cannon.

Battle Creek, Mich Oct. 30, 2023

Leadership summit wraps up in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership for The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services and Document Servicers wrapped up their weeklong summit in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 27. It was a week of strategic planning and collaboration to chart the road ahead.

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Oct. 24, 2023

Leadership summit sets the course for excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leaders from our disposal and document services sites around the world joined their headquarters counterparts at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.