In March, seven McLeod Health Engineering/Facilities Management team members were recognized with awards at the 2026 Harbor Freight Skilled Trades Youth Summit for their contributions to the McLeod Health Skilled Trades Youth Residency Program. Each year nominations are submitted to the Harbor Freight Foundation for awards such as the Mentor of the Year and Outstanding Jr. Fellows. McLeod swept awards in both categories. Carl Ford also served as the closing speaker for the Summit.
2026 Outstanding Jr. Fellow of the Year Awards
Summer Mancuso – McLeod Health Carolina Forest
Jose Lopez-Medrano – McLeod Regional Medical Center
2026 Mentor of the Year Awards
Emily Lucero – Vice President of Facilities Management
Carl Ford – Associate Vice President of Facilities Management
Chris Melton – Director of Facilities Management, Coastal Facilities
Kelton Batten – Assistant Director of Facilities Management, Coastal Facilities
Laiquan Ellison – Building Maintenance Mechanic II, McLeod Health Dillon
McLeod Health Teams Honored at Harbor Freight Summit
