Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsFebruary 5, 2008February 5, 2008

Board of County Board of County Commissioner’s Commissioner’s

Employee Service Employee Service AwardsAwards

• Today’s honorees are Today’s honorees are recognized for outstanding recognized for outstanding service and dedication:service and dedication:

Administrative Administrative ServicesServices

Department OfficeDepartment Office

• Cherylee was born in Corning, NY. She moved to Jacksonville in 1970 and to Orlando two years later.

• She graduated from high school in Albany, NY.

Cherylee Linda Ann Metzgar - 20 Years

• Cherylee joined Orange County in 1988 as a Correction’s Food Services Storekeeper.

• Back in the day, she remembers driving a 2 ½ ton stake truck for deliveries to the downtown Courthouse, Main Jail and the Correctional Facility.

Cherylee Metzgar – 20 Years• Cherylee eventually transferred to the Facilities

Management warehouse and got promoted to Administrative Specialist in the Fiscal Department.

• In 2003, she was promoted to Fiscal Coordinator. • Cherylee has been married to Dennis for 20 years.• In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding,

dancing, water aerobics and staying healthy in general.

• She really likes her job at Facilities where she can assist in paying people while getting paid at the same time. She says “It’s a great place to work and the people are great too!” *

Community & Community & Environmental Environmental

ServicesServices

Code EnforcementCode Enforcement

• Bob was born in Orlando, but lived in Jacksonville until moving back in 1988.

• He graduated from Wolfson High School, the University of Florida and Florida State, so he’s both a Gator and a ‘Nole.

Robert Paul Spivey Jr. - 20 Years

• Bob was hired in 1988 to work as a Management Analyst in the Office of Management and Budget.

• Some of the jobs he’s held: Assistant to the County Administrator, Assistant to the Director of Public Safety, Assistant Manager of Code Enforcement and now Manager of Code Enforcement.

Bob Spivey – 20 Years• Bob is certified Level I and II by the Florida Association of

Code Enforcement.• During his time with Orange County, Bob has accomplished

the following: - Managed consultants that detailed improvements for the court system and

the Sheriff’s Office

- Managed County contracts with governmental relations, including establishing Orange County’s governmental relations program in Washington D.C.

- Managed County programs providing mental health and substance abuse services, including establishment of the County’s Drug Court to reduce the jail population.

- Assisted in the creation of the Drug Free Community Awareness Division.

• Bob has been married to Jeannette for 12 years and they have two sons: Matthew, 7; and Daniel, 4.

• In his spare time, Bob enjoys golf, playing piano, composing songs, reading, Civil War History and the Florida Gators. *

Community & Community & EnvironmentalEnvironmental

ServicesServices Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Protection

• John was born in Cook County, IL and moved to Winter Park when he was 8 months old.

• He was hired by Orange County in 1978 as a Spray Technician in the Aquatic Plant Control Section of Orange County Pollution Control.

John W. Pierce - 30 Years

• He was promoted to Environmental Specialist and is now a Senior Environmental Specialist.

• John is a member of the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society. He won the 1983 and 1995 “Applicator of the Year Award”.

John Pierce – 30 Years• John won EPD Employee of the Month 6 times and

Employee of the Quarter once. • He received the Public Service Certificate of

Excellence award in 1996 for the Aquatic Plant Program.

• John has worked his entire career with the EPD spray section, but in the 1980’s, he assisted with permitting and compliance activities as well.

• He is very proud of this son: Cody, who is following in his father’s footsteps as a star high school football player, great surfer and fisherman.

• In his spare time, John enjoys deep sea fishing, surfing and biking. *

Community & Community & Environmental Environmental

ServicesServices

Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation

• Dan was born in Berrien Springs, MI (1 square mile in size) and moved to Central Florida in 1967.

• He graduated from Eustis High School and took several vocational - technical classes.

Daniel Paul Milliken - 20 Years

• Dan was hired by Parks and Recreation in 1988.• He has worked at Trimble Park, with Fleet

Management and at the Parks and Recreation Support Facility.

Dan Milliken – 20 Years

• Dan has been instrumental in many campground - lakefront clearing projects, as well as nature trail renovation projects at Trimble Park.

• He has one son: Tyler, 14 years old.• Dan’s hobbies include: Riding motorcycles,

bowling, tennis, and snow skiing. *

Community & Community & Environmental Environmental

ServicesServices

Department OfficeDepartment Office

• Pat was born in Mobile, Al and moved to Central Florida in 1979.

• She has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Knoxville College and a Master’s in Public Administration from UCF.

Patricia A. Bythwood - 20 Years

• Pat was hired in 1988 as a Management and Budget Analyst in the Office of Management and Budget.

• She has been promoted to Senior OMB Analyst, Revenue Coordinator and Administrator.

• In 2004, she was promoted to Assistant to the Director of Community & Environmental Services. Pat is now the the Manager of Fiscal & Human Resources.

Pat Bythwood – 20 Years• Pat as served as the Chairman of the Court Revenue

Collections Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; Chairman of the County’s Deferred Compensation Committee which increased participation to 51%.

• She has served as the County’s liaison with the Florida Association of Counties for the implementation of Revision 7 to Article V of Florida’s Constitution.

• Pat has coordinated fee revisions and development of new fees. One revision was increasing the fine to $250 for handicap space parking violations.

• She served as the lead in implementing the County’s Performance Based Measurement System developing a reporting format that is still used today.

• Pat has written staff reports and made presentations to the Board on: The Living Wage, Implementing Revision 7 to Article V, and the Animal Services 90 Day Report.

Pat Bythwood – 20 Years• Over the years, Pat has been recognized for her service and

commitment by receiving such awards as: Chairman’s Award; OMB Employee of the Month; Growth Management’s Victims Service Center Task Force and many more.

• She has made many presentations to various groups and organizations, such as: Florida Association of Counties; National Forum for Black Public Administrators; and Friendship Force International.

• Pat has been married to Aaron for 31 years and they recently vacationed in Hawaii.

• She is a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she chaired a committee for new construction.

• Pat is also a member of the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, the Central Florida Human Resource Association and she’s an alumni of the YMCA Adult Achiever’s Program. *

CorrectionsCorrections

In-Custody SupportIn-Custody Support

• Marinda was born in King Mountain, NC and moved to Central Florida in 1962.

• She graduated from Edgewater High School.

Marinda Shonagh Willis20 Years

• Marinda was hired by Orange County in 1988 to work at Corrections as a Detention Service Officer.

• She has worked at Central Booking, Genesis, Phoenix, Horizon, the Female Detention Center along with the Main and Perimeter Facilities.

Marinda Willis – 20 Years

• Marinda received a Letter of Recognition for exemplary customer service in 1994.

• She has been married to Vince for three years.

• She has two daughters: Sherlonda and

Ja Rhonda.• Marinda’s hobbies include: reading, traveling,

dancing, exercising and going to church. *

• John is a native of Orlando and graduated from Apopka Memorial High School.

• He joined the US Army in 1975, and used the G.I. Bill to earn degrees from Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida.

John Davis - 20 Years

• John was hired by Orange County in 1988 to work in the Modular Housing Area.

• He has also worked in the Annex, the Main Facility, Horizon, Phoenix and the Medical Section. He is currently employed at the Booking Release Center with Inmate Affairs.

John Davis – 20 Years• John has worked as an Intelligence Officer for the Anti-Gang

Enforcement Group, CAGE,• He is a key member of the Emergency Operations Center

Staff Group, able to respond during natural or man-made disasters. John is National Incident Management System certified.

• Over the past four years, John has been assigned to investigations involving closed protective custody requests, and processing inmate grievances.

• In 2006, he was appointed to the position of Disciplinary Hearing Officer.

• John has been married to Rose Marie for 14 years.• His hobbies include: Surf fishing for blues and sharks,

predator and bird hunting.• John is also known to help a political candidate or two

running for office. *

CorrectionsCorrections

Community CorrectionsCommunity Corrections

• Brady was an Air Force dependent born in Chester, England. He moved to Satellite Beach in 1968 and Orlando in 1970.

Brady J. Pawson - 30 Years

• Brady is a graduate of Satellite High School and the University of Central Florida.

• In 1983, he graduated from the JC Stone Memorial Police Academy and became an Orlando Police Reserve Officer.

• Brady joined Orange County in 1978 at the Emergency Services Department.

Brady Pawson – 30 Years• In 1981, Brady transferred to the Community Corrections

Department as a Probation Officer.• He later moved to the Pre-Trial Diversion Unit. Brady is

currently a Field Officer supervising offenders in the Home Confinement Unit.

• As a sworn Reserve Sergeant with OPD, Brady supervises a squad of 10 other reserve officers.

• He has been married to Barbara for 11 years and they have two sons: Connor, 10, and Logan, 7.

• Brady also has two daughters: Joanne, and Kathleen.• They are also foster parents to a 9 month baby girl: April.• In his spare time, Brady, a licensed private pilot, enjoys

flying. He is also a licensed ham radio operator.• Brady helps with his son’s activities including: Scouts,

soccer, basketball and Karate lessons. *

CorrectionsCorrections

Inmate ProgrammingInmate Programming

• Cheryl was born and raised in Orlando.

• She graduated from Jones High School and Bethune-Cookman College.

Cheryl Sneed Clark - 20 Years

• Cheryl was hired in 1988 to work at the Dockets Department of Corrections now known as Inmate Records.

• She started as a Clerical Specialist and was promoted to Correctional Release Specialist and Correctional Aide. She is now a Community Corrections Officer.

Cheryl Clark – 20 Years• Cheryl is certified as a member of the Emergency

Response Team.

• She has been married to Milton for 11 wonderful years and they have two children; Winston and Jasmine.

• When she’s not working, Cheryl enjoys spending quality time with her family, shopping, traveling, and reading. She is actively involved with her church, Christ Centered Christian Church, as a Youth Counselor. *

• Dennis was born in Bloomsburg, PA and moved to Central Florida in 1973.

• He graduated from UCF in 1979.

Dennis J. White - 30 Years

• Dennis was hired by Orange County in 1976 through the CETA Program to work in Court Alternatives as a Counselor’s Aide.

Dennis White – 30 Years• He has been promoted several times to: Program

Counselor, Work Release Operations Supervisor, Work Release Programs Supervisor, Senior Probation Officer and Pre-Trial Diversion Supervisor. He is currently the Senior Evaluation & Monitoring Coordinator.

• Dennis has been married to Carla for 26 years and they have one daughter: Ashley, who attends Nursing School.

• In his spare time, he enjoys motorcycle riding (1999 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy), traveling, photography, and music. *

Fire RescueFire Rescue

OperationsOperations

• Martin was born in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Florida in 1971.

• He graduated from Colonial High School.

Martin L. Cyphers III - 25 Years

• He was hired in 1983 by Orange County Fire Rescue.

• Martin was promoted to Engineer in 1989 and Lieutenant in 2000. He is currently on the Battalion Chief Promotion List.

Martin Cyphers – 25 Years• Martin is a certified Safety Officer and Command School

Instructor. He is also Fire Instructor/Fire Officer certified. • He has been married to Donna, an Engineer at Station 80, for 9

years.• Martin has a daughter, Morgan, who just received her Master’s

from UCF in Sports Business Administration. His son Tyler is also pursuing a Master’s Degree. (Great – Martin will never be able to retire).

• Martin’s hobbies include; hiking, biking and enjoying his family. He competed in the Florida Firefighter Olympics for 25 straight years playing basketball, softball and volleyball.

• He says he has been truly blessed with a wonderful family, great friends and a profession for which he still has a great passion. *

• Joe was born in Binghamton, NY and moved to Central Florida in 1968.

• He graduated from Colonial High School.

Joseph J. King - 25 Years

• Joe was hired by Orange County in 1983 to work at Station 50. He was later assigned to Station 52.

• Joe was promoted to Engineer in 1992 and transferred to Station 80.

• He has also worked at Stations 51, and 70.

Joe King – 25 Years

• Joe has received several Unit Citations and Letters of Commendation.

• He has been married to Fran for 23.5 years and they have one daughter, Denise.

• In his spare time, Joe enjoys golf, fishing and boating. *

Health & Family Health & Family ServicesServices Head Start Head Start

• Charlene was born and raised in Orlando. She’s a graduate of Jones High School.

• She also attended Florida State University and is currently enrolled at Valencia Community College.

Charlene U. Register - 20 Years

• Charlene began her career with Orange County as a part-time Bus Chaperone. She was later hired as a Teacher’s Aide.

Charlene Register – 20 Years• Charlene was promoted to Teacher Assistant

and is currently a Teacher at the Pine Hills Head Start Center.

• She is the daughter of a retired Head Start employee.

• Charlene has six children: Shaana, Correy, Khadija, Ashanti, D’Mya and Robert.

• In her spare time, Charlene enjoys shopping, clipping coupons and watching westerns and action movies. *

• Loretta was born and raised in Orlando.

• She was a parent volunteer with the Head Start program while her children were enrolled.

Loretta Alexis - 25 Years

• Loretta was hired by Orange County in 1983 as a Teacher’s Aide and was later promoted to Teacher.

• She is now the Center Manager at two Head Start sites.

Loretta Alexis – 25 Years• Loretta is a graduate of Columbia College and a

member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

• She is married to William and they have four children: Lovetta, Lisa, Ralphael and Latoya.

• She is very active in her community and church where she serves as a Deaconess. She is also President of the Women’s Auxiliary.

• In her spare time, Loretta enjoys shopping and traveling. *

• Gwen was born in Ashburn, GA and moved to Orlando when she was 2 years old.

• She graduated from Orlando Vo-Tech and attended Valencia Community College.

Gwendolyn Sibert - 30 Years

• Gwen is currently enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University and she’s working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.

Gwen Sibert – 30 Years• Gwen joined Orange County in 1977 with the

CETA Program.• She was hired as a regular full-time Teacher’s

Aide. She has been promoted to Teacher Assistant, Teacher and she’s now Center Supervisor at the new Taft Head Start Center.

• Gwen is active with her church, where she serves as a Girl’s Club counselor.

• She volunteers with numerous community organizations.

• She has been married to George for over 20 years and they have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.

• Gwen enjoys shopping, relaxing at home and traveling. *

Awards Presentation

Administrative ServicesDepartment Office:• Cherylee Metzgar 20 Years

Community & Environmental ServicesCode Enforcement:• Bob Spivey 20 Years

Awards Presentation

Community & Environmental ServicesEnvironmental Protection:• John Pierce 30 Years

Parks and Recreation:• Daniel Milliken 20 Years

Department Office:• Pat Bythwood 20 Years

Awards Presentation

CorrectionsIn-Custody Support:• Marinda Willis 20 Years• John Davis 20 Years

Community Corrections:• Brady Pawson 30 Years

Awards Presentation

CorrectionsInmate Programming:• Cheryl Clark 20 Years• Dennis White 30 Years

Awards PresentationFire RescueOperations:• Martin Cyphers III 25 Years• Joe King 25 Years

Health & Family ServicesHead Start:• Charlene Register 20 Years• Loretta Alexis 25 Years• Gwen Sibert 30 Years

Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsFebruary 5, 2008February 5, 2008