One Of A Kind

Dear Pam,

You are a valued colleague and friend to everyone at the firm – always thinking of others and giving so much of yourself to others.

You were spirited and fun then, and you are spirited and fun now!  You still run around like the Energizer bunny -- with a warm and welcoming smile, and a twinkle in your eye. 

You have grown, assumed new responsibilities, and overcome new challenges during each chapter of your Kaiser experience – most of which you were entirely unprepared for!  First, as Michael’s right hand as the two of you started up the firm.  Then, as the person who kept Kaiser running so the growing team of consultants and officers could go out and partner with clients.  Next as our Accounting “department” with all your thick handwritten ledgers.  To Staffing leader extraordinaire, and finally HR Director touching all of our employees worldwide.  With each new challenge you just jumped right in, gave it your all, and before we knew it, became known for it. 

Throughout all these chapters, you have been the steady, beating heart of the firm.  You have known every single person who has ever worked at Kaiser, and you have played a key role in shaping each person’s Kaiser experience.  You have cared for each person individually, and treated each person as more than an employee, as a member of a growing family.  Indeed, you connect the newest Kaiserites to the oldest Kaiserites, you connect the way we work today with the way we worked “back in the day.”  You provide that steady rhythm of kindness, diligence, encouragement, silliness, persistence, dedication, and loyalty. 

Pam, you are one of a kind, and Kaiser Associates will never be the same without you.

Thank you for ALL of the many things you have done for me, large and small.  It has been a pleasure and an honor to partner with you all these many years.  Your positivity and can-do spirit have energized me during difficult times, more than you will ever know.  Fun times have been even more fun with you there sparking joy.

Happy, happy retirement to you, our beloved Pam!  We will miss you so very much.

I hope you will stop and read this blog whenever you need reminding about how much you mean to me and to so many others. 

With a huge hug and my best,

Lisa

LISA PRYOR