1. Employee Service Awards January 13, 2015

2. Board of County Commissioner’s Today’s honorees are recognized for outstanding service and dedication

3. County Administration

4. Ronda Yvette Robinson 20 Years

5. Ronda is an Assistant to the Deputy County Administrator, and is currently on special assignment at the Office for a Drug Free Community. She started her career with Orange County Corrections in 1994 as a Control Desk Monitor. In 1997, she was promoted to Corrections Officer, in 2002 to Classifications Officer, and in 2005 to her current position. Ronda was the first scholarship recipient of the Orange County Corrections Academy in 1996, and earned the YMCA’s Black Achiever’s Award in 2006. Ronda Yvette Robinson - 20 Years *

6. Community, Environmental, and Development Services Parks & Recreation

7. Robert L. Hogue 30 Years

8. Robert Hogue - 30 Years Robert is currently a Site Supervisor at Clarcona Horse Park, a unique equestrian park that features show rings with bleacher seating, judging towers and horse stalls. Bobby started with Orange County in 1984 as a Maintenance Person, and has been promoted to Park Technician, and Park Ranger. He has worked at Trimble, Orlo Vista, and Kelly Parks. *

9. Corrections Security Operations

10. Dolores Marie Maggi 25 Years

11. Dolores is a Detention Service Officer. She started with Orange County Corrections in 1989 in Central Booking. Dolores has worked at the Main Facility, Booking and Release, the Female Detention Center, Command Center, and is now assigned to the North Perimeter. She is a graduate of the Detention Service Officer Academy, Leadership Team Building, and Correction’s Professional Development Standards Training. Dolores Maggi - 25 Years *

12. Family Services Youth and Family Services

13. Monique Renee Nichols 25 Years

14. Monique is a Case Manager with Great Oaks Village. She started with Orange County immediately after graduation from the University of Florida with a degree in Child Psychology in 1989. Monique has worked with the direct care staff, and the Diversion Program. She graduated from the Employee Academy Program, and is an active member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and assists in an annual fundraiser for Alzheimer's. Monique Nichols - 25 Years *

15. Paulette Faye Hinton 20 Years

16. Paulette is a Program Manager with the Youth Shelter, and a Certified Nursing Assistant. She started with Orange County in 1994 as a Youth Care Worker, and promoted to Senior Youth Care Supervisor. Paulette was recognized as the Florida Network Youth Care Worker of the Year, and helped her division receive the Agency of the Year award. She is the division’s CPR/First Aid Trainer, and very active in Community Events. Paulette Hinton - 20 Years *

17. Family Services Citizen Resource and Outreach

18. Annie Ruth Williams 20 Years

19. Annie is a Caseworker Aide in Citizen Resource and Outreach. She started with Orange County in 1994 as a Home Visitor with Citizens Commission for Children, after serving 6 years with the Orange County School Board, and 8 years with Health Department. Annie was transferred to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in 2010. She has also worked in the Crisis Assistance Program, and volunteers with the Teacher Alternative Preparation Program. Annie Williams - 20 Years *

20. Cynthia M. Watkins 25 Years

21. Cynthia is a Community Services Worker with Citizen Resource and Outreach. She started with Orange County in 1989 as a Social Worker with Head Start. In 1993, she was promoted and transferred to Social Services, where she has provided guidance and counseling in the Crisis Assistance Program. Cynthia has served with other programs, including the Public Service Program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, and the relief efforts for Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. Cynthia Watkins - 25 Years *

22. Family Services Head Start

23. Sonya Letitia Hill 20 Years

24. Sonya is the Manager of the Head Start Program. She started with Orange County in 1994 as a Social Worker, promoted to Social Services Coordinator, Center Manager, and to Senior Program Manager. Sonya is now responsible for managing 85 Head Start Classrooms. She has received several awards, and was a guest speaker at the 2005 National Head Start Association Conference. Sonya received the good Citizenship Award from the Orlando Police Department. Sonya Hill - 20 Years *

25. Laura H. Giancola 20 Years

26. Laura is a Teacher with the Head Start Program. She started with Orange County in 1994 as a substitute bus monitor. Laura was promoted to Teacher’s Aide, and Teacher’s Assistant. She holds a Child Development Certification. Laura was awarded the Teacher of the Year Award, and the “Above and Beyond” Award for Family Services. Laura H. Giancola - 20 Years *

27. Laura Ann Baumgartner 25 Years

28. Laura is a Community Service Worker with the Head Start Program. She started with Orange County as a Senior Teacher in the Enhanced Head Start Program at Richmond Heights. Laura has worked at the following Head Start Centers: Washington Shores, Tangelo Park, Grand Avenue, Callahan, Southwood, and is currently serving at the Taft Center. Laura Baumgartner - 25 Years *

29. Fire Rescue Operations

30. Ricardo Rivera 20 Years

31. Ricardo is a Paramedic Lieutenant, and has served as the bilingual Public Information Officer. He started with Orange County in 1994, has created, hosted, and produced the Orange TV Safety Show: Fire, Life, and Medical Emergency Services (FLAMES). Ricardo has represented Fire Rescue at job fairs, community events, made numerous guest appearances on Spanish TV and radio, and was the first Puerto Rican Company Officer. He is a proud member of the Honor Guard, where he has served at numerous memorial services in Tallahassee, Washington DC, and the Pentagon. Ricardo Rivera - 20 Years *

32. Victoria L. Quick 20 Years

33. Victoria L. Quick – 20 Years Tori is a Battalion Chief with Operations. Hired in 1994, worked as a Ride-Up Engineer, promoted to Lieutenant, and Training Officer. Tori was instrumental in creating a Standard Operating Procedure for air management for the department, called R.O.A.M. (Rule of Air Management). She is a Live Fire, Command School, and CPR Instructor. Tori has been named as an Executive Fire Officer by the National Fire Academy. This is a very prestigious four year program that only accepts a small select group of individuals from the nations fire service. *

34. Utilities Customer Service Utilities Customer Service

35. Lowell Kernal Lawson 25 Years

36. Lowell Lawson – 25 Years Lowell is a Customer Service Representative. His first job with Orange County was a Senior Clerical Specialist with Environmental Protection. He has also worked with the Comptroller’s Office, Animal Services, Convention Center, and the Office of Public Safety. He has performed the National Anthem for the Orlando Magic as a representative of Orange County. *

37. Utilities Solid Waste Utilities Solid Waste

38. Ronald J. Green 20 Years

39. Ronald Green – 20 Years Ron is an Equipment Operator IV with the Solid Waste Division. He was hired in 1994 as an Equipment Mechanic for the Landfill. In 1996, he developed and implemented a brake design for 14 Steco transfer trailers. In 2003, he helped to redesign the trailer tarp systems with minimal cost to the County. Ron is a State certified Landfill Operator, and has completed the SWANA Heavy Equipment Landfill Road-e-o Competition in Brevard County where he won first place. *

40. Utilities Water Utilities Water

41. Kenneth M. Perkins 25 Years

42. Kenneth Perkins – 25 Years Kenneth is an Industrial Electrician. He has certifications in PLC Programming, Modicon 1 & 2, ProWorx 1, 2, and 3, ProWorx 32, and ProWorx Unity. Kenneth’s first job with Orange County was Maintenance Technician, and he was subsequently promoted to Journeyman Electrician, Industrial Electrician I and II. He provided oversight on the improvements to the Western Regional Area, the construction of the Eastern Regional complex, and the new variable frequency drives. *

43. Awards Presentation County Administration: Ronda Robinson20 Years Community, Environmental, and Development Services: Parks and Recreation: Robert Hogue30 Years

44. Awards Presentation Corrections: Security Operations: Dolores Maggi25 Years Family Services Youth and Family Services: Monique Nichols25 Years Paulette Hinton20 Years

45. Awards Presentation Family Services: Citizen Resource and Outreach: Annie Williams20 Years Cynthia Watkins25 Years Head Start: Sonya Hill20 Years Laura Giancola20 Years Laura Baumgartner25 Years

46. Awards Presentation Fire Rescue: Operations: Ricardo Rivera20 Years Victoria Quick20 Years

47. Awards Presentation Utilities: Customer Service: Lowell Lawson25 Years Solid Waste: Ronald Green20 Years Water: Kenneth Perkins25 Years

48. Employee Service Awards January 13, 2015