A commitment to the Countywide Vision and improving the quality of life for San Bernardino County residents was celebrated at the Government Center Thursday during the Public Service Recognition Award for Excellence ceremony. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and Chief Executive Officer Gregory C. Devereaux recognized 42 County employees during the annual event that recognizes the everyday work of public servants. One employee from each County department was selected for an Award for Excellence, based on outstanding service to the county and its citizens.
“It is our goal to have a vibrant economy and a skilled workforce. Each of these honorees is a reflection of the Countywide Vision in action,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman James Ramos. “We thank them for their continued commitment to improving the quality of life for those whom we serve.”
The honoree selection was based on specific criteria including customer service, initiative and leadership, accomplishments, and the commitment to the realization of our Countywide Vision. Following the awards presentation, honorees were recognized with a private reception in the government center rotunda, sponsored by the San Bernardino County Human Resources department.
This year marked the 26th year the County has participated in this national Public Service Recognition event. Public employees in the United States and around the world take part in the annual celebration honoring the men and women serving America as federal, state, and local government employees.
The following County employees were recognized as part of Public Service Recognition Week:
Robert Saldana, Administrative Office – Finance and Administration
Willo Couey, Aging and Adult Services
Paul Sharpe, Agriculture/Weights and Measures
Rikki Vahovick, Airports
Louis Tickemyer, Architecture & Engineering
Staci McClane, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Ed Liou, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Joanna De La Cruz, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector
Dr. Gurmit Sekhon, M.D., Department of Behavioral Health
Tina Sides, Department of Child Support Services
Sheila Muir, Children and Family Services
Anne Michelle Ellis, Children’s Network
Michelle Moreno, Clerk of the Board
Kathryn Brann, Community Development and Housing
Angela Rodriguez, County Counsel
Flerida Alarcon, District Attorney
Monique Carter, Economic Development
Dyana Peterson, Facilities Management
Shane Glaze, Fire
Scott McGrath, First 5
Gary Schiele, Fleet Management
Elena Zamuner, Human Resources
Mary Chase, Human Services Administration
Anju Kapoor, Information Services
Larita Manalili, Land Use Services
Michael Jimenez, Library
Craig Putnam, Museum
Joe Prologo, Preschool Services Department
Mark Bradley, Probation
Raymond Bell, Public Defender
Jason Phillippe, Department of Public Health
Richard Cho, Public Works
Debra Kirkpatrick, Purchasing
Michele Cohn, Real Estate Services
Wayne Hartel, Regional Parks
Kamelyta Plimley, Registrar of Voters
Brent Williams, Risk Management
Jassmyn Sanchez, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
Tim Millington, Special Districts
Richard Calles, Transitional Assistance Department
Malinda Hernandez, Veterans Affairs
Madeline Tsang, Workforce Development Department
Congratulations, Elena. Well deserved!