Chickasaw Nation STEM Academy, Maintenance and Cabinet Shop work together to save money

ADA, Okla.-Safety for employees and visitors has been the first priority of the Chickasaw Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. As protective measures have been enacted, plastic barriers to protect against the spread of COVID-19 were needed in facilities where staff works closely with the public.

Mark Factor, director of property and facilities for the Chickasaw Nation, was tasked with preparing buildings with protective barriers. His team began to research the cost of pre-fabricated shields. Senior manag...