LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Jim Hoyt, Jr. has been named the ORDA Employee of the Month for March. JR (second from left) received the award from ORDA President/CEO Ted Blazer (left), Whiteface General Manager Jay Rand (third from left) and ORDA Senior Vice President Jeff Byrne (right). JR is the Ski Patrol Director and has been a patroller for the past 25 years. During the month of March, JR and his crew played a major role in the installation of over 4.5 miles of "B" netting and safety pads along the NorAm courses, while providing medical coverage for the events at the mountain and the public. JR, "as usual, led by example - he was on the course early and stayed late, working along side crews day after day," according to his nomination form. His work ethic and leadership was instrumental in the success of the events. Congratulations, JR.