Contractor Spotlight: Melita Cammack

Customer service has always been my passion, even when I didn’t realize it. Every position that I have acquired throughout my career has encompassed some form of customer service. Even now, I am a Customer Service Associate at Magellan. My name is Melita Cammack and this is my story.
 
When I was sixteen, my first job was a crew member at McDonald’s. I
was extremely excited about what I thought was going to be a fun-filled cashier position. Sadly, my contribution was mopping the lobby every hour. Needless to say, my career there lasted one weekend.
 
Growth and experience altered my mindset. Having to interact with people of different backgrounds changed my outlook on how I approach situations and perceive others. I believe genuine compassion is a key asset in the customer service field and in everyday life.
 
Outside of caring for customers and their needs, I have four beautiful children and a granddaughter so my instinct is to care. I always want others to feel loved and appreciated. That is just who I am, and I know that is what makes me great at what I have contributed my life to doing.
 
It’s just who I am.

Contractor Spotlight: Gary Townsend

This quarter’s Contractor Spotlight goes to Gary Townsend!
 
Gary is an IT Project Manager at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in their Network Division (Server Farm). He now has over 3 years of experience in IT project management because of this role with Astyra and is a proud member of our Astyra family!
 
Gary has spent much of his career working in the U.S. defense industry on products and projects to protect and enhance the capabilities of the warfighter. In addition, his career includes many years as a business owner, a direct employee, and a consultant/contractor, giving him a unique perspective on the needs and concerns of both employers and employees.
 
During his childhood, Gary’s father worked for Westinghouse and had the opportunity to relocate the family to Colorado and California before returning to their hometown of Baltimore. After graduating high school, Gary studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park (Go Terps!). He started his career in the field but soon caught the software bug and decided to transition into computer software development, first as a software developer and later as a senior software project manager.
 
Gary met his wife of 38 years while living and working in the Hunt Valley Maryland area. They moved to the York Pennsylvania shortly after getting married and have been there since. They have one daughter who is married and recently gave birth to her own daughter.

Contractor Spotlight: Michael Hilson

Michael Hilson smiles in his headshot.
Michael R. Hilson was born in Fairmont, WV where he lived up until 1991 when he joined the US Army as a Software Analyst. He was stationed in Kansas in 1993, completed his enlistment in 1995 and became a resident of Kansas City.
 
After working for Sprint for eight years, being an IT Consultant for the state for 10 years and working as an Assistant Network Administrator for four years, Michael relocated back to West Virginia to look after his mother.
 
He loves his family dearly; he has a 29-year-old son and a nine-year-old granddaughter who he enjoys being on FaceTime with.
 
In his free time, Michael can be found doing anything related to cars since he is the ultimate gearhead!

Contractor Spotlight: Raymond Wiley

Hi everyone, my name is Raymond Wiley but you can call me ‘Ray’.

I recently had a birthday, team libra all day. I am a certified clinical pharmacy technician and have been one since 2008. I currently work for Astyra as a contracted clinical pharmacy tech at Magellan. I graduated with an associate degree in Health Science from Stratford University located in Glen Allen, Va. When I am not hard at work, I enjoy quality time with family and friends. I always enjoy checking out new restaurants with good vibes, energy and food. I also love to travel when I can, “no place is too far for me.” I have enjoyed working in my role as a pharmacy technician and am very much excited for what adventures God has planned for me in the future. 

As always God bless, stay humble and keep the faith.