Andrea Gessman was named Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio's employee of the year recently.

The award was announced at the MHCO employee Christmas party held in December.

Geesman is as an state tested nursing assistant at the Mennonite Memorial Home. She is an excellent co-worker, arrives ready to work and comes a postitive attitude.

She is courteous to others and goes above and beyond in her care for the residents.

She has been praised for her clear thinking and actions during stressful situations as well as her encouraging personality.