BREMERTON, Wash. –
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Employee of the Year nominees, their co-workers, friends and family members gathered to honor the command’s top employees during the shipyard’s annual recognition ceremony at the Admiral Theatre in downtown Bremerton, Washington, April 22, 2026.
During the event, the command celebrated the accomplishments of 262 personnel, who were nominated for their job performance in 2025.
Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, presided over the event and emphasized how important it is to recognize employees who go above and beyond to exceed the standard.
“It is your dedication that keeps the Navy on mission, that sustains our shipyard and its reputation in support of our nation’s defense. It’s your creativity, your adaptability and your perseverance that allows this command to continue the important work that we do to maintain, modernize and retire our Navy’s fleet. Without you, none of this is possible.”
During the ceremony, 40 PSNS & IMF employees were recognized as winners across 24 separate categories. Those recognized were nominated by co-workers, supervisors or managers and voted upon by the shipyard’s Incentive Awards Committee.
The 262 nominees represented the full spectrum of jobs at PSNS & IMF, and represented the 23 codes and shops that comprise shipyard operations.
Crinklaw praised the winners and nominees for the dedication they display in the work they do every day at PSNS & IMF.
“We care about the work we do. We care about the Navy, and we care about each other,” Crinklaw said. “During my career, I’ve come to realize that the Navy isn’t just about ships and submarines. It’s about people. And you are the heart and soul of that mission. And if today’s nominees are any indication, the future of the Navy — and the nation — is in very capable hands. We can’t meet our mission to maintain, modernize, and retire our Navy’s fleet without every single one of you.”
The 2025 Employee of the Year winners are:
Administrative, Clerical and Support Services (GS-10 or equivalent & below)
Stephanie Branam, Code 105.9
Elizabeth Frank, Code 900A
Administrative and Support Services
(GS-11 or equivalent and above waterfront)
Daryl Boulch, Code 610
Thomas McGuire, Code 109.45
Administrative and Support Services
(GS-11 or equivalent and above non-waterfront)
Lane Berrevoets, Code 105.5
Karen Davey, Code 620
Administrative Managerial or Supervisory
(non-engineering, non-trade, white collar)
Sara Lomker, Code 610
Trades and Crafts; Structural
(non-supervisory WG-06 and above)
Jason Manahane, Shop 17
Trades and Crafts; Mechanical
(non-supervisory WG-06 and above)
Justin Nicholson, Code 720
Trades and Crafts; Electrical
(non-supervisory WG-06 and above)
Timothy Turner, Shop 52
Trades and Crafts; Service
(non-supervisory WG-06 and above)
Carter Nabors, Code 760
Trades and Crafts; Structural
(non-supervisory WG-05 and below)
Reagan Ashcraft, Shop 26
Trades and Crafts; Mechanical
(non-supervisory WG-05 and below)
Noah McDaniel, Shop 56
Trades and Crafts; Electrical
(non-supervisory WG-05 and below)
Phillip Hlas, Shop 06
Trades Supervisor (first line)
Chase Kelly, Shop 31
Michelle Skelly, Shop 11
Managerial Supervisor; Trades and Projects (second-level or above)
Mark Farrell, Code 300N.4
Tyler Ray, Code 740
Engineering or Professional; Waterfront Support (degreed engineer, engineer in training, or professional engineer)
Caleb Huxford, Code 2370
Rebecca Roskowski, Code 2340
Engineering or Professional; Planning or Indirect Support (degreed engineer, engineer in training, or professional engineer)
Ryan Borth, Code 2370
Benjamin Drinnon, Code 711
Engineering or Technical (non-degreed)
Dane Bargerstock, Code 297
Michael Reynolds, Code 109.16
Engineering Managerial or Supervisory
(white collar)
Nathan Demick., Code 2310
Tyler Larsen, Code 105.3
Technical or Professional
(non-engineering, non-supervisory)
Amanda Bale, Code 510
Jazmyn Smith, Code 1213R
yan Wolfe, Code 2308
Vision or Innovation Award
Anthony Elliott, Code 2370
Gray Endicott, Code 105.2
Dylan Jacot, Shop 38
Excellence in Safety Employee
Brandie Jones, Shop 99
Excellence in Safety Manager
David Ulrich, Code 106.2
Modeling Excellence Through Respect
Tracy Harden, Code 900S
Outstanding Volunteer Service and Compassion
Jeremy Logsdon, Shop 71
Kathryn Mullins, Code 105.5
Jeremy Seevers, Shop 71
Valor
Timothy Moon, Shop 06
Justin Tanner, Code 139