Learn more about one of our 2020 Distinguished Service Award winners – Dan Holverson! Distinguished Service Awards are given to members of the community who have been recognized as those who embody Quest’s core values.

With the current environment in mind, our community depends on individuals and companies that go above and beyond for others now more than ever. It seems like a fitting time to recognize those that have been distinguished contributors to our community over the past year.

There were Distinguished Service Awards given out within these 11 categories:

• Quest Chairman’s Award
• Newcomer Award
• User Group Distinguished Service Award
• Customer Content Contributor Distinguished Service Award
• Oracle Employee Distinguished Service Award
• Business Partner Distinguished Service Award
• Quest Networking Distinguished Service Award
• Standing Ovation Award
• Friend of Quest Award
• SELECT Journal Editor’s Choice Award
• Ken Jacobs Award

Dan was awarded the Standing Ovation Award, which goes to members of our community who achieve outstanding presenter scores at COLLABORATE, RECONNECT, and INFOCUS.

Thank you to Dan and the rest of this year’s award winners for their time and service!

2020 Distinguished Service Award Winner: Dan Holverson

Tell us a little about your company.

Clayton County Water Authority – With approximately 82,000 customer accounts, Clayton County Water Authority provides water, sewer, and stormwater services to more than a quarter of a million people throughout Clayton County and its six cities. Clayton County is situated just south of Atlanta, Georgia with Atlanta International airport located in the very northern part of the county.

What is your job title and what do you do in your role?

I am the Director of Information Technology at Clayton County Water Authority. I am responsible for JD Edwards Enterprise One, as well as Customer Information Systems and Business Intelligence, and other Utility-related Applications. Also, I have responsibility for Cloud Computing, Web applications, ESB integrations, and telecommunications.

What Oracle product do you use and what do you like most about it?

We use JD Edwards E1, version 9.2. I like that there are so many options in the product, that there can be more than one way to accomplish your objective.

How long have you been involved with Quest?

I’ve been involved with Quest for quite some time – close to twenty years.

How have you benefit from being part of Quest Oracle Community?

I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of my peers and exchange ideas with them, as well as to learn new and innovative ways of doing things within the software and my business processes.

What’s one interesting fact about you?

I’m an avid runner and had the opportunity to compete in the Boston Marathon.

Do you have any children or pets?

I have one married son. No pets at present but enjoy having a cat or two around the house.

Thank you again to this year’s award winners for everything you do for the Quest Oracle Community!

Additional Resources

INFOCUS Envision will take place virtually on April 12-15, 2021! Join us for four jam-packed days of strategic insights and actionable learning designed to transform your team, your vision, and your business. Call for presentations is now open, so if you’re interested in speaking at INFOCUS Envision, submit an abstract today! Call for presentations will remain open until January 22, 2021.