CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY’S JEFF MARSHALLTO BE HONORED
Marshall Named ServiceMaster Clean ‘Extra Mile Award’ Winner
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 13, 2010) – Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Jeff Marshall, who retired from the military after 20 years of service to his country, has been named the 12th recipient of the ServiceMaster Clean “Extra Mile Award” this season.
Marshall joined the CMS track operations staff in December 1997 as a mechanic and fabricator. Although he possesses a wide array of skills, he is best known as one of the most talented welders in the area. He uses a specialized technique which incorporates very high temperature and incredible precision. His primary race-day duty is to repair and maintain the integrity of the safer barrier at CMS if damaged by an accident.
“Jeff is one of those rare individuals that combine tremendous skill with an outstanding attitude, said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Very few of our race-day guests know Jeff Marshall, but he is extremely important to putting on a great show.”
Marshall was born and raised in Fresno, Calif. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for a six-year tour of duty. He spent 10 years as a member of the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard before moving to North Carolina where he served in the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina Air National Guard. He retired from the military as a Tech Sergeant.
“Everyone we’ve spoken to says CMS is a much safer track because of Jeff’s craftsmanship,” said Jim Wassell, chief marketing officer for ServiceMaster Clean. “The speedway has been fortunate to have his expertise for 13 years now, and it’s obvious his military background has had a profound influence on the professional manner in which he handles challenges. Jeff Marshall truly embodies the spirit of the Extra Mile Award and we are honored to recognize his efforts.”
Jeff, and his wife Cindy, live in Mt. Pleasant, N.C. where they own the largest herd of kunekune pigs in North America. He has two sons, Eric, a Charlotte Motor Speedway employee, and Jeffrey, who lives in Reno, Nev.
The award recipient can be any member of the track staff that works in a service-oriented position. Track management personnel select the winner. Marshall will receive special awards and recognition this weekend during Saturday’s pre-race ceremonies at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 11 previous winners have a combined total of 183 years of service.
ServiceMaster Clean is in its second season as the official sponsor of caution periods at the 19 Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI) and International Speedway Corp. (ISC) tracks and Dover International Speedway.
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