The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors recognized 45 county employees for exceptional public service on May 7 during the county’s annual celebration of Public Service Recognition Week at the Fox Events Center in Redlands.
Employees were selected by their peers for the Award for Excellence based on their exemplary service to San Bernardino County and its citizens. This year marked the 35th year that the county has celebrated its top employees during Public Service Recognition Week, which is observed nationally during the first week of May.
“We are very fortunate to have a dedicated workforce in San Bernardino County,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. “Our residents benefit from the services that each of you and your departments continue to provide to them.”
Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke praised the employees’ service.
“We are grateful to honor the 45 employees who continue to elevate the level of commitment to the Countywide Vision and provide excellent public service to over two million county residents,” said Snoke.
The hard work performed by over 23,000 of the county’s dedicated staff has made San Bernardino County the nation’s leading recipient of National Association of Counties Achievement Awards for two consecutive years, winning 160 last year.
The following are the 2024 Award for Excellence honorees and the departments they serve:
Ruben Padilla, Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian
Daniel Smith, Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Carlos Prieto, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Steven Dougherty, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Aaron Castro, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – Value Based Programs
Stanley Rodriguez, Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
Ashely Guzman, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector
Katherine Kolcheva, Board of Supervisors
Megan Perez, County Administrative Office
Guy Martinez, County Administrative Office – Finance and Administration
Lae Freeman, Children and Family Services
Jennifer Veal, Child Support Services
Shellie Murillo, Child Support Services
Julie Arentz, Clerk of the Board
Stephanie Navarro, Community Development and Housing
Yazmin Lopez, County Counsel
Charles Tsuei, District Attorney’s Office
George Sanchez, Economic Development Department
Traci Homan, First 5 San Bernardino
Taryn Leach, Fleet Management
Nancy Burcado, Human Services – Information, Technology & Support Division
Eric Guerra, Human Resources
Amber Anaya, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency
Paul Walcker, Innovation and Technology Department
Arlene Huerta, Land Use Services
Gary Thetford, Library
Lloyd Quarles, Museum
Dannie Galligani, Performance, Education & Resource Centers
Adrian Williams, Probation Department
Joe Sousa, Project & Facilities Management
Ron O’Neal, Project & Facilities Management
Angela Howard, Public Defender’s Office
Alana Moore, Public Defender’s Office
Victoria Urrea, Public Defender’s Office
Jodi Szklanka, Public Health
Rhunaldo Galamgam, Public Works – Special Districts
Charis Larson-Angel, Public Works – Special Districts
Jessica Barajas, Purchasing
Karen Damavandi, Real Estate Services
Islady Anaya, Registrar of Voters
Sharon Rieux, Risk Management
Christi Bonar, Sheriff’s Department
Michal Jones, Sheriff’s Department – HOPE Team
Angelica Ruiz, Transitional Assistance Department
Devra Bell, Workforce Development Department
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