Patti Browning

Nominated by Jared Nyagol, Executive Director
Location: Summitt ResCare Kansas
Years of service: 4
"Patti is totally unique because never once . . . has she ever put anyone or anything above the needs or wants of the individuals she serves."
The people she works with call her Patti-Mom and it fits. Direct Support Professional Patti Browning helps one individual fish and grow vegetables, for which he's won ribbons at the county fair. She makes sure another gentleman's bingo and bowling nights are scheduled so he can hang out with his girlfriend. She won't schedule a vacation without checking the men she supports and their social calendars. If they ever get sick, she's right by their side until they recover.