Service Awards Orange County BCC December 1, 2015

County Administration

Nancy M. McKinnon 20 Years

Nancy M. McKinnon – 20 Years  Nancy is an Administrative Assistant for the County Administrator/County Mayor’s Office.  She started with Orange County in 1995 as a Medical Clerk in Corrections.  In 1996, she was promoted to the County Administrator’s Office as a Senior Clerk Typist, Secretary, and then Administrative Assistant at the front desk for the County Administrator/County Mayor’s Office. She has been a member of their team for 19 + years. *

Nancy M. McKinnon – 20 Years  She was the Emergency Responder for her office from 1996 –  She participated in the Citizens Academy, Fire Academy, Employee Academy and the Sheriff’s Academy.  Nancy has had the opportunity to have worked under four Orange County Mayor’s Administrations.  In her leisure time, she enjoys watching old movies, old cartoons, shopping and visiting with friends and family. *

Administrative Services Facilities Management

Valerie N. Marrow 25 Years

Valerie N. Marrow – 25 Years  Valerie is a Senior CADD Technician.  She started with Orange County in 1990 at Animal Control.  In 1992, she was hired by Utilities as a Senior Clerk and was later promoted to a CADD Tech.  While at Utilities, she assisted on a project to transition from paper work orders to a computerized system.  In 2002, she was hired at Facilities Management as a Senior CADD Tech.  She holds a CPR and First Aid certification. *

Valerie N. Marrow – 25 Years  She was recognized for her problem solving approach to Sanitary Sewer Overflow and for providing community assistance during the Hurricanes in  She also organized all of the plans and blueprints for County buildings in a database on the shared drive to provide easy access for others. She kept the database up-to-date for use in building projects such as renovations.  She participates in many charity runs for children. She also supports local nonprofit organizations such as Toys for Tots, Boggy Creek Camp, Teacher’s School Supply Drive and United Way. * **

Mark R. Tompkins 30 Years

Mark R. Tompkins – 30 Years  Mark is a Senior Operations Technician.  He was hired by Orange County in 1985 with Facilities Management as a Trades Helper and worked his way up to Maintenance Technician, Plumber I and Operations Technician I.  He has worked at the 33rd District (Corrections Facilities) all but a year and a half of his 30 years with Orange County.  This year he was part of the 33rd District United Way Creeper race where his team took third place. Go Madd Dogs! *

Mark R. Tompkins – 30 Years  During his Orange County career he has continued his education and participated in the following trainings:  Golf Cart Safety  Hand and Power Tools  Southern Folger Detention Equipment Door training  Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection training  Environmental Awareness and Safety training  OSHA Asbestos Awareness training  Arc Flash Protection  In his spare time, h e enjoys playing in the orchestra at his church, 1st Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood. *

Convention Center Event Operations

Robert J. Williams 20 Years

Robert J. Williams – 20 Years Robert J. Williams – 20 Years  Robert is a Technician III.  He started with Orange County in 1995 as a Technician I with the Event Utilities Department.  Robert was promoted to Tech II after just one year of employment.  He was responsible for providing, installing and dismantling temporary electrical, plumbing and compressed air services for the incoming trade shows that exhibit at the Center.  Robert is a Certified Guest Service Professional by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. *

Robert J. Williams – 20 Years Robert J. Williams – 20 Years  He has worked with the Exhibitor Services staff for the past 12 years providing technical support and overall customer service to exhibitors for all upcoming shows.  He was recognized for his Distinguished Service during the 2004 Hurricane Season.  Over the years, he has received numerous letters of appreciation from clients for his extensive support during trade shows.  In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and cooking. *

Convention Center Facility Operations

Elizabeth C. Frias 20 Years

Elizabeth C. Frias – 20 Years  Elizabeth is a Contract Supervisor at Orange County Convention Center.  She studied Business Administration at the University of Tennessee and received her MBA with Nova Southeastern University.  Elizabeth initially started her Orange County career in 1995 as a Distribution Facility Supervisor.  She was the Divisional Employee of the Quarter in  In 2010, she was a member of the Tourism Orlando Leadership Program. *

Elizabeth C. Frias – 20 Years  She was promoted to Contract Supervisor within the OCCC.  In her spare time, she enjoys photography and spending time with her husband and dog, Dixie (who was adopted from Orange County Animal Services).  She is a member of Peace United Methodist Church in Orlando. *

Community, Environmental & Development Services Code Enforcement

Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. 20 Years

Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. – 20 Years Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. – 20 Years  Wilbert is a Code Enforcement Officer.  He started his Orange County career in 1995 at Animal Services.  He was promoted from an Animal Service Officer to a Correctional Officer to a Code Enforcement Officer.  He represented Florida in assisting Puerto Rico’s problem with their stray animal population problems and was featured on News Channels 2, 6 and 9.  He was recognized as Animal Service Officer of the Year for the State of Florida.  While at Corrections, he received accolades for discovering drugs during a shakedown raid in an inmate cell. *

Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. – 20 Years Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. – 20 Years  During his time at Code Enforcement, he earned two quarterly W.O.W. awards.  The Apopka Chief featured him in an article on the most tagged junk vehicles in an operation.  In 2013, he was recognized with the Mayor’s Outstanding award for going above and beyond the call of duty. He earned the Holden Heights Community Award two consecutive years for his hard work in the community.  He has volunteered his music business for countless events. He also volunteers with feed the homeless programs, youth and family services children’s volunteer program and community cleanups. *

Community, Environmental & Development Services Parks & Recreation

David R. Linck 35 Years

David R. Linck – 35 Years David R. Linck – 35 Years  David is a Parks Specialist at the Tibet Butler Preserve.  He was hired by Orange County Government in 1980 in the Parks and Recreation Division as a Park Technician.  He received the Employee of the Quarter W.O.W. award and he earned the Employee of the Month award in September of  David has worked for Parks and Recreation for all 35 years of his Orange County career.  He has worked at several different parks around the county during his tenure. *

David R. Linck – 35 Years David R. Linck – 35 Years  He worked at Kelly Park from 1980 to 1983, Moss Park from 1983 to 1985, Downey Park from 1985 to 1992, Warren Park 1992 to 1999, Downey Park again in 1999 through 2002 and Tibet Butler Preserve 2002 to present.  In his spare time, David enjoys going to car shows, collecting NFL, baseball and NBA cards and bird watching. *

Corrections Community Corrections

Shanqueta Y. Ashley 25 Years

Shanqueta Y. Ashley – 25 Years Shanqueta Y. Ashley – 25 Years  Shanqueta is a Senior Community Corrections Officer.  She was hired by Orange County Government in 1990 in the Corrections Department and worked as a Control Desk Monitor.  In 1995, Shanqueta moved to the Juvenile Assessment Center to work as a Youth Care Officer.  In 1997, she became a Certified Corrections Officer.  In 2001, Shanqueta became a Community Corrections Officer and in 2012 she was promoted to a Senior Community Corrections Officer. *

Shanqueta Y. Ashley – 25 Years Shanqueta Y. Ashley – 25 Years  Shanqueta received the Star Award, Scholastic Achievement Award for highest Academic Achievement of the Corrections Academy from  She served as an Acting Unit Supervisor from July August 2014 in the Probation Unit.  Shanqueta actively volunteers with the Second Harvest Food Bank and UCF in collaboration with Straight Street Orlando to feed the homeless in Downtown Orlando.  She also serves as the Child Protections Administrator for Agape Perfecting Praise and Worship Center under Pastor Sharon Riley. *

Corrections In-Custody Support Services

Isidro J. Iglesias 30 Years

Isidro J. Iglesias – 30 Years Isidro J. Iglesias – 30 Years  Isidro is a Correctional Officer.  He was hired by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at the Main Facility in  During his career he worked in various areas including Corrections facilities at the Main, Horizon, Genesis Facilities, Perimeter, Medical Office, Medical Transport, Corrections Recruiting, SRT, Laundry, Recreation and Maintenance.  Isidro earned an Award of Excellence for hiring new recruits. *

Isidro J. Iglesias – 30 Years Isidro J. Iglesias – 30 Years  He was also recognized with a Meritorious Award for saving an attempted suicide by a juvenile.  In his spare time, he enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, the beach and traveling. *

Fire Rescue Fire Infrastructure Support

Mike L. McDowell 30 Years

Mike L. McDowell – 30 Years  Mike is a Fire Apparatus Tech I.  He was hired by Orange County in  He holds Emergency Vehicle Technician and Automotive Service Excellence certifications.  While on call he performed CPR on a man involved in a head-on collision on Interstate 4 until the medics arrived. The Fire Chief received a letter of gratitude from family members and Michael was recognized for his help during the accident.  He has volunteered with other fire rescue departments within Florida such as Brevard and Seminole County. *

Mike L. McDowell – 30 Years  He received a certificate of appreciation from Brevard County Public Safety for relieving the only mechanic on their staff during the fires of 1998 and even received a personal letter of appreciation from the mechanic’s family.  The State of Florida recognized him with a Distinguished Service Award during Operation Firestorm and he also received a Distinguished Service award during the 2004 Hurricane Season.  In 2005, he was on the taskforce that provided support and equipment during Hurricane Katrina for 10 days serving the citizens of Louisiana and Mississippi.  In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, health and fitness and time with his family and friends. *

Public Works Stormwater Management

Daniel Miller 20 Years

Daniel Miller – 20 Years  Danny is a Spray Technician with the Stormwater Management Division.  He was hired in 1995 as a Maintenance Person I at the Three Points Maintenance Unit.  In 1997, he became a Trades Helper on the Spray Crew and then an Equipment Operator III.  Shortly after that he was promoted to Spray Technician where he maintains stormwater canals throughout Orange County.  Danny has been a licensed herbicide applicator for over 15 years. *

Daniel Miller – 20 Years  Danny is member of the Pine Castle Moose Lodge and the American Legion.  In his spare time, Danny enjoys custom woodworking and even has a shop at home. He also enjoys raising tropical fish. *

Utilities Customer Service

Carmen V. Ross 30 Years

Carmen V. Ross – 30 Years  Carmen is a Lead Cashier.  She started with Orange County in 1985 in the Law Library and her first job was a Clerk II.  From Carmen worked in the Building Department and from she was a Customer Service Representative and Lead Cashier for Utilities Customer Service.  In May 2002, Carmen was awarded the Star Performer of the Month and she completed the Utilities Counterfeit Bill program.  In 2005, she completed the Supervisory Development program. *

Carmen V. Ross – 30 Years  In 2011 and 2015, Carmen earned the Twinkling Star Performer Award.  She is an Orange County Government Emergency Responder working in the Call Center.  Carmen is dedicated to serving the community through her work at her church, True Deliverance Center.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, singing, shopping and gardening. *

Awards Presentation County Administration:  Nancy M. McKinnon20 Years Administrative Services: Facilities Management:  Valerie N. Marrow25 Years  Mark R. Tompkins30 Years

Awards Presentation Convention Center: Event Operations:  Robert J. Williams20 Years Facility Operations:  Elizabeth C. Frias20 Years Community, Environmental & Development Services: Code Enforcement:  Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr.20 Years

Awards Presentation Parks & Recreation:  David R. Linck35 Years Corrections: Community Corrections:  Shanqueta Y. Ashley25 Years In-Custody Support Services:30 Years  Isidro J. Iglesias

Awards Presentation Fire Rescue: Fire Infrastructure Support:  Mike L. McDowell30 Years Public Works: Stormwater Management:  Daniel L. Miller20 Years Utilities: Customer Service:  Carmen V. Ross30 Years

Service Awards Orange County BCC December 1, 2015