OPA Board members honor Bennett

(Dec. 13, 2021) Ocean Pines Board members on Saturday honored retiring Senior Executive Assistant Michelle Bennett.
 
During a regular Board meeting, Association President Larry Perrone thanked Bennett for her hard work and dedication over the last decade.
 
Bennett would have celebrated her tenth year with Ocean Pines in April. She officially resigned on Nov. 30.
 
“Unfortunately, Michelle Bennett ... has tendered her resignation,” Perrone said. “Most people probably don't know, but Michelle works very closely with the Board in addition to working directly for the general manager, so we have a little something for Michelle.”
 
Perrone presented Bennett with a thank you plaque, and Board members posed for a photo with her.
 
General Manager John Viola released a statement about Bennett’s resignation on Dec. 3.
 
“I am writing to you all today to announce the resignation of Michelle Bennett, effective Dec. 28, 2021. Michelle has been a trusted, highly valued member of Ocean Pines Association for almost 10 years and has provided the General Manager’s Office and the Board of Directors with excellent service. She has received an employment opportunity that will enable her to utilize her accounting experience fully,” Viola said. “Michelle has been a great asset to Ocean Pines Association and will be missed very much. Please join me in wishing the very best to Michelle in her new career endeavor.”
 
Bennett also released a brief statement, last week.
 
"I am excited to join a local private family-owned business, where I will utilize my accounting experience fully,” she said. “I have enjoyed serving the Ocean Pines community for almost 10 years and will miss working with the team.”