History of Commendations:

2010: "We appreciate the efforts you have put into helping us find our new home over the 4 months we worked together. You have been awesome to say the least. We found you most enjoyable to work with, very knowledgeable, and your easy going nature and sense of humor made you easy to talk to."

2010: "JoElla Younkin worked tirelessly for us for nearly 5 months trying to get us into a place here in Washington after we decided to return from Alaska."

2010: "JoElla was always a pleasant and competent professional during our real estate search and transaction. She was prompt, informative and had a consistent positive attitude."

2007:  "You have done an excellent job handling our money."  "We are in much better shape than before you started being our treasurer."  "By the way, thanks for doing a great job."   (Condo Association Volunteer Treasurer)

2004:  "She delights in thoroughness and holds a very high quality standard for herself which shows greatly in her product." (Veterans Service Representative, Department of Veterans Affairs)

2003:  "It was nice to have a Committee Chair who could take the job and make decisions, keep me informed, but not expect me to consult on every little detail.   You and your group were fabulous!" (Program Chairperson, Department of Veterans Affairs)

2000:  "I appreciate the level of service you provided this afternoon.   Perhaps if this whole situation were handled in the same professional manner, I would not have sought a change in service providers."  (Small Business Services Representative, Qwest Communications)

1998:  "She was responsible for organizing all my marketing activities, as well as managing my office.  JoElla Younkin is a self starter, detail oriented and organized."  (Marketing Coordinator, Plan America Program, CUNA Brokerage Services & CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Company)

1994:  "Hero of the Month is JoElla for two computer program suggestions which will improve searching for information."  (Customer Service, Consumer Credit Counseling)

1993:  "JoElla has done a great job!  She has been an excellent addition to the credit department."  (Key Accounts Correspondent, Janzten Sportswear)

1990:  "I was thoroughly impressed with the work ethics of your associates and the pride you, your management team and your sales associates have been putting forth in the area of Visual Merchandising and Customer Service."  (Manager, Fashion Bug)

1989:  Secret Shopper Quality Customer Service Award, Circle of Excellence Award (Manager, Fashion Bug)

1985: "She is a reliable, conscientious worker ensuring proper procedure is adhered to.  Her maturity and ability to work independently allowed her to work as a supervisor."  (Final Navy Performance Evaluation)

1980: "I have seen her display leadership and dependability."  (College Faculty Recommendation)

1980:  "Always accepted any task & completed as expected.  Very capable, dependable and trust worthy person."   (Recommendation based on work performed from 1976 -1978, Schultz Bros. Co,)