The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) gathered this morning at CDFA’s headquarters for an in-person all-staff meeting. The morning was filled with appreciation, updates, and well-deserved recognition for some of CDFA’s longest-serving IT professionals.
Honoring 25+ Years of Service
A key highlight of the meeting was the 25+ Year Service Recognition, honoring ITSD employees (pictured above) whose long-standing commitment has strengthened CDFA over the course of decades. The following team members were celebrated for their extraordinary service:
- Victoria Nguyen – 25 years, 2 months
- Alex Ma – 25 years, 2 months
- Quyen Huynh – 25 years, 3 months
- Eric Wan – 26 years, 8 months
- Tony Woo – 27 years, 5 months
- Ru Ma – 28 years, 1 month
- Ed Lee – 30 years, 8 months
- Richard Howard – 31 years
- Scott McArdle – 31 years, 1 month
- Henry Ira – 33 years, 5 months
- Heather Majesko – 36 years, 1 month
Together, these eleven employees represent more than 320 years of cumulative service — an extraordinary testament to their dedication, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to CDFA’s mission.
Leadership Appreciation
On behalf of CDFA’s executive leadership, the audience was thanked for their exceptional volume of work, adaptability, and professionalism—especially during a time of rapid technological change and evolving statewide initiatives. Leadership emphasized the high number of complex projects moving through CDFA and acknowledged the reliability and expertise with which ITSD consistently meets those demands. Their message underscored how vital the division is to the agency’s success and how deeply valued ITSD’s contributions are across the organization.
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