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F.C. Tucker Company honors top sales associates
Four Central Indiana sales associates were honored for their 2009 sales and service accomplishments
INDIANAPOLIS – F.C. Tucker Company recently held its annual awards ceremony, honoring sales associates for the company’s 45 offices throughout Indiana and Kentucky. Among the awards presented, four associates were given special recognition for their sales and service accomplishments.
The four awards, presented by Fred C. Tucker III, president of the F.C. Tucker Company, were as follows:
Fred C. Tucker Sr. Award
Pat Purdue was awarded the Fred C. Tucker Sr. Award for exemplifying the high standards and time-honored traditions initiated by the company’s founder, Fred C. Tucker Sr. During his 25 years with the F.C. Tucker Company, Purdue has exemplified judgment, courage, patience and vision as is evident by his remarkable business sense managing the company’s assets. His long-standing dedication has taken him from intern to Chief Financial Officer.
In presenting the award, Fred C. Tucker III, president of the F.C. Tucker Company, said “Pat is passionate about his job and compassionate for every individual associated with the company. His work ethic is second to none, and he is a developer of people, by helping many grow to a higher level in their careers.”
Associate of the Year
For the 23rd time, Bif Ward won the Associate of the Year award. This award is presented to the sales associate with the highest closed volume. In 2009, Ward’s closed volume exceeded $36 million. Ward works out of the Meridian North office and has been with the company for 30 years.
“Bif Ward certainly exemplifies judgment, courage, patience and vision,” said Jim Litten, president of F.C. Tucker Company’s residential real estate services division. “We are so fortunate to have such an energetic, knowledgeable sales associate on our team.”
Bud Tucker Volunteer of the Year Award
F.C. Tucker Company sales associate Nancy Leonard was awarded the 2009 Bud Tucker Volunteer of the Year Award, the company’s highest annual honor for volunteer service in the community.
The award is named in honor of Fred Tucker’s father, who was deeply committed to serving the community. In presenting the award, Tucker said, “Nancy gives unselfishly of her time and talent, and is never looking for any recognition in return."
Leonard, a sales associate with the F.C. Tucker Company’s Keystone at the Crossing office, was recognized for her volunteer efforts as the former president of First Step, Inc., an organization created to promote the development of infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities to reduce the need for special education. Also, Leonard is a member of the Safe Haven Steering Committee in her community, an organization created to assist new mothers with alternatives to unsafe abandonment of newborns. She is a long-time team captain and champion fundraiser for the Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thon and serves as one of the key organizers of her office’s increasingly successful auction to benefit St. Mary’s Child Care Center.
Good Samaritan Award
While many people may play the role of a Good Samaritan in day-to-day life, or have been the beneficiary of a random act of kindness, Julie Bacher has acted in a very special and unique way. Bacher, a sales associate with the Suburban North office, won the F.C. Tucker Good Samaritan Award for her special outreach through the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization in donating her kidney to a complete stranger. Bacher, who successfully completed her donation in the fall of 2009, is now committed to spreading the word and urging others to join her.
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With more than $2.1 billion in annual sales, F.C. Tucker Company is Indiana’s largest independently owned comprehensive real estate firm with 45 offices and more than 1,300 sales associates throughout Indiana and select markets in Kentucky. Less than one percent of all real estate firms have the longevity of F.C. Tucker. Founded in 1918, the company’s family of businesses includes a full range of real estate services—mortgages, title insurance, relocation services, a full line of insurance products, auctioning and homeowner warranty products. F.C. Tucker has earned a reputation for its exceptional service, experienced sales associates and “Golden Rule” commitment to its clients and employees.