The Department of General Services (DGS) joined City Administrator Rashad M. Young and several sister agencies for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new gymnasium at One Judiciary Square.

Forest Hayes, Associate Director of Portfolio stood alongside Interim Director for the Department of Human Resources (DCHR) Karla Kirby, Department of Health Director LaQuandra Nesbitt, and Acting Director for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Keith Anderson as leaders announced two District-wide wellness initiatives for government employees.

The ribbon cutting celebrated the design and construction of a 3,250 square-foot gymnasium and fitness center –the largest fitness center in the DGS portfolio. This fitness center includes more than 32 cardio and strength machines, and dedicated floor exercise and yoga space. The project also includes sustainable and energy efficient electrical and mechanical fixtures.

Associate Director Hayes announced at the event that the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participation was over 60 percent on this project. He congratulated and thanked the various partners on the project, including the DGS team, Gbolahan Williams, the Capital Construction Project Manager, Mattie Rogers – Portfolio Specialist, Reggie Greene, Site Manager, and Regina Wilson, the Protective Services Department’s Project Manager.

DCHR also announced the launch of its Fitness Journal Challenge, an eight-week online wellness program and competition designed to engage employees, and promote personal awareness about physical fitness and encourage healthy behaviors.

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