HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After 35 years of service, Aurie Wornkey, Vice-President of Support and Services for TECH, will retire at the end of this month. Wornkey has been an integral part of the TECH leadership team for well over 20 years and has had a remarkable career with the agency.
“Aurie has been the heart and soul of TECH. Her passion, knowledge, and advocacy efforts for those we serve is unmatched. Aurie has given of herself for 35 years and she will be greatly missed, however, we are excited for her as she begins another chapter of her life,” Brenda Maxey, President and CEO of TECH, said. “TECH is a family, you never really leave family.”
“TECH was my first professional job. I have never worked anywhere else for 35 years. We have so many wonderful staff and people in leadership roles here at TECH. They bring magnificent energy and a passion, heart, and commitment to further lead this organization that will grow it even more into the future. TECH needs that,” Wornkey said. “A person can recognize when it’s time for them to step back and allow other people to move forward. It seemed like a good time for me to do that. I’m looking forward to spending my free time with my husband and being a grandma.”
Angela Penner, longtime TECH employee, has been promoted to Director of Supports and Services and will assume the responsibilities for the oversight of TECH’s Residential Services, Health Services, Adult Life Skills, and Service Coordination/Health Home Programs.
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