According to a social media post from the City of Atchison, Building Inspector Ryan Bauman has been named the city's July Ace of the Month. The city says Bauman has only been with Atchison for nine months but has already proven himself a valuable addition to the organization.
Bauman received two nominations for the honor. One resident said Bauman went above and beyond researching a zoning question tied to a home renovation project, communicating clearly throughout the process. The city says the resident noted he would have been satisfied with Bauman's help regardless of the outcome, simply because of his empathy and communication, calling him a "great hire" for the city.
The second nomination credited Bauman for stepping in to help a Spanish-speaking customer get the assistance she needed when a coworker ran into a language barrier.
Bauman receives a $50 gift card to a local business and will carry the Ace trophy for the month of July. He'll also be in the running for Ace of the Year.
