Roche honors local resident with special achievement award

Sparta — Hoffman-La Roche, Inc., honored medical representative and Sparta resident Alfonso Masucci with the company’s Special Achievement Award for 2006. Masucci received this accolade, which recognized individuals whose accomplishments have greatly exceeded expectations, for his commitment to patient care and outstanding sales performance. “Making a difference for patients and their families keeps me focused,” said Masucci, who has received this award more than 20 times in past years. “We are pleased to recognize the top-selling Roche employees from across the country who have worked hard throughout the year to earn this award,” said George Abercrombie, president and CEO of Roche North American Pharmaceutical Operations. “Roche is committed to being an employer of choice and providing an environment where its employees can excel.” Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., based in Nutley, is the U.S. pharmaceuticals headquarters of the Roche Group. For additional information about the U.S. pharmaceuticals business, log on to www.rocheusa.com or www.roche.us.