Employee Service Awards March 9, 2010

Board of County Commissioners Employee Service Awards Today’s honorees are recognized for outstanding service and dedication

Administrative Services Facilities Management

Tom was born in Grove City, PA and moved to Orlando when he was 2 ½ years old. He graduated from Colonial High School. George “Tom” Sidley - 25 Years Tom earned a degree in Theology and Counseling from International Seminary. He’s also a graduate of the Law Enforcement Academy. He was hired in 1985 as an Operator Trainee in Public Utilities.

Tom Sidley - 25 Years After 2 years, Tom transferred to Facilities Management as a Trades Helper and was then promoted to Painter. In 2001, he was tasked with assisting the new Security Section. He was promoted to Building Security Coordinator in Tom is a graduate of the Orange County Supervisory Development Program. He is married to Karen and he has a step-daughter: Leigh. They lost a step-son Randy in They also have 5 grand-children: Jordan, Emily, Wyatt, Gabriel and Madison. In his spare time, Tom enjoys golf and spending time with his family. He is an Orange County Reserve Deputy Sheriff and was recently promoted to Reserve Lieutenant. Tom is a certified FDLE Firearms Instructor for the Sheriff’s Office. *

Family Services Youth and Family Services

Marilyn was born in Daytona Beach and moved to Osceola County in She graduated from UCF with a degree in Accounting. Marilyn was hired in 1990 as a Correctional Officer in Booking. Marilyn Sharpe Lipsey - 20 Years She’s been promoted to Administrative Support Clerk, Administrative Clerk, Fiscal Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. She has worked at the Medical Clinic, the Ryan White Program and the Health & Family Services Fiscal Office.

Marilyn Lipsey - 20 Years Marilyn is currently with the Ryan White Planning Council Support Unit. She assists with health fairs and special events. Marilyn is married to Ed and has three children: Penny, James and Charlene along with seven grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, cross-stitch, camping, biking, traveling, fishing and photography. Marilyn is also an avid reader. She really enjoys her time with her grandchildren, and loves living life to the fullest. *

Fire Rescue Logistics

Jon was born in Queens, NY and moved to Central Florida in Jonathan R. Behr 20 Years He graduated from Miami Killian High and has attended Miami Dade, Valencia and Lake Sumter Community Colleges. Jon was certified as a Paramedic in He joined Orange County 1990 and has been assigned to many fire stations. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2000 and assigned to Station 42.

Jonathan Behr - 20 Years Jon was promoted to Captain in 2007 and assigned to EMS-3 at Station 80. In May 2009, he became Captain at Fleet Maintenance. He has been married to Jeanie for 17 years, and they have two sons: Justus, 15, and Jerney, 10. In his spare time, Jon enjoys any type of outdoor activity, including: Camping, hiking, motorcycle riding, four-wheel riding, paintball and bicycle riding. *

Fire Rescue Operations

Danny was born in Hollywood, FL and moved to Orlando when he was one. He graduated from Colonial High School. Danny C. Wambold 20 Years Danny completed his Fire Standards, EMT and Officer training. He was integral in the establishment of the Fallen Firefighter Memorial located in front of Fire Rescue Headquarters.

Danny Wambold – 20 Years Danny has been assigned to stations 51, 52, 54, 70 and he is now at Station 77. He has been married to Betty for 26 years and they have two children: Brian and Robert. In his spare time, Danny enjoys riding his motorcycle and hot rods. *

Anne was born in Nebraska and grew up in Kansas. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and moved to Central Florida in Anne H. Keller 25 Years Anne received her Paramedic certification in 1984, and her Instructor certification in several life saving techniques. She is also a Notary Public. Anne joined Orange County in 1985 after serving as a volunteer with the Ocoee Fire Department.

Anne Keller – 25 Years Anne was promoted to Lieutenant in 1993 and then reassigned to the EMS unit. There she was responsible for replacing all of the wooden patient backboards with plastic ones to better accommodate X-Rays. Anne was responsible for a number of innovative and cutting edge technology changes at EMS. She returned to the field in 2000 and is now at Station 29. Anne has served on the state’s Matching Grant Committee.

Anne Keller – 25 Years Anne has also worked with the Sheriff’s Office and became an Auxiliary Deputy riding on the Chase helicopter. She helped the EMS Unit achieve accreditation. Anne has been married to Kent for 14 years and they have two daughters: Sarah and Lacey; and two grandchildren. In her spare time, she teaches for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission - “Wilderness First Aid”, and “Introduction to Wilderness Survival”. Anne started her own babysitting education company. She loves movies, horseback riding, and traveling. After retirement, she will focus on Bible education work. *

Utilities Water Reclamation

Tim was born in Madurai, India, and moved to the US in 1978 and to Orange County in 1985 after working in Michigan for 7 years. Thiruvengadathan Madhanagopal 25 Years He has degrees in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology; Environmental Engineering from Wayne State University; and an MBA from UCF. Tim is a certified Environmental Engineer with Water and Wastewater from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.

Tim Madhanagopal – 25 Years Tim joined Orange County in 1985 as a Staff Engineer at Utilities Engineering. He was promoted to Senior Engineer in 1989, and Acting Assistant Manager in He is currently the Utilities Section Manager. Tim has earned numerous awards. To name a few: Engineer of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice. Tim has managed the Eastern Water Reclamation Facility since On his watch, the facility has been recognized for several excellence in engineering projects. Tim helped rewrite the County’s Sewer Use Ordinance and led the effort to earn an EMS certification from the National Bio-solids Partnerships. Orange County is the only NBP certified program in Florida.

Tim Madhanagopal – 25 Years Tim has been married to Jane for 29 years and they have two children: Harry, a third year medical student and officer in the Navy, and Hema, a Communications degree graduate. Tim has served on the National Society of Professional Engineers Board of Directors and as President of Central Florida Engineers’ Week Inc. He has chaired the Water Environment Federal Boy Scout Jamboree Committee, served as President of the Hindu Society of Central Florida and is on the UCF President’s Advisory Committee. In his spare time, which he doesn’t have much of, Tim serves as the Vice Chair of the Semoran Springs District of the Central Florida Boy Scouts of America. *

Awards Presentation Administrative Services Facilities Management : Tom Sidley25 Years Family Services Youth & Family Services: Marilyn Lipsey20 Years

Awards Presentation Fire Rescue Logistics: Jonathan Behr20 Years Operations: Danny Wambold20 Years Anne Keller25 Years Utilities Water Reclamation: Tim Madhanagopal25 Years

Employee Service Awards March 9, 2010