Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsJanuary 8, 2008January 8, 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.

Fire RescueFire Rescue OperationsOperations

• David was born in West Palm Beach. He lived in Citrus County, graduated from Fire Standards in Ocala and holds a degree in Fire Science.

David M. Cohen - 30 Years

• David moved to Orange County to follow in his brother’s footsteps, a firefighter with Taft Fire District.

• David was hired under the CETA Program to work at the Goldenrod-Dommerich Fire Department.

• He was promoted to Engineer and Lieutenant in 1988.

David Cohen – 30 Years• David was one of the first Critical Incident Stress Debriefers

in Orange County.• He has provided technical support for firefighter funerals and

memorial services.• David also serves as a Technical Information Specialist with

Urban Search and Rescue and was part of the Task Force sent to Jackson County, MS after Hurricane Katrina.

• He has assisted with several disaster drills and comprehensive exercises.

• David is married to Dr. Gloria Bullman. They have two grown children: Joyce and Douglas and five grandchildren.

• David and Gloria love to travel and have visited 20 countries, on 4 continents including most of the U.S. *

• Tom was born in Attleboro, MA and moved to Central Florida in 1980.

• He attended Proctor Academy and the University of Massachusetts.

Thomas C. Rullo - 25 Years

• He was initially hired as a Reserve Firefighter with the Taft Fire Department.

• Tom was promoted to Engineer in 1991, Lieutenant in 2001 and Battalion Chief in 2006.

• During the hurricanes of 2004, he ran the Fire Rescue Department’s Field Operations Center.

Tom Rullo – 25 Years• Tom is a nationally certified Type 3 Safety Officer

for the Regional Domestic Security Task Force Incident Management Team.

• He has been awarded five citations: Team rescue of elderly female in a house fire First team on initial attack on Goldenrod Dollar General fire Combat Challenge Team 2005 A rescue team that rescued a horse, Rex, from a ditch A rescue operation involving an overturned vehicle off of SR419

• Tom has taken 13 classes with the National Wildfire Coordination Group (over 260 training hours).

• He has been married to Amy for 10 years and they have one daughter, Jessica, 4.

• In his spare time, Tom enjoys hiking, woodworking, and helping at his daughter’s school. *

• Debra was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Central Florida in 1960 (as an infant – she says).

• She graduated from Evans High School and Valencia Community College and is currently attending Columbia Southern University.

Debra J. Zielonka - 25 Years

• Debra was hired in 1983 and was promoted to Engineer in 1989, Lieutenant in 2000 and Captain in 2005.

• Debra was named Officer of the Year in 2003.• She is the co-inventor of the Pedi Immobilizer, a device

used for infants who have sustained traumatic injuries.

Debra Zielonka – 25 Years• Debra’s brother has been a Reserve Firefighter for 25

years. She has two nephews employed by Orange County Fire Rescue and her brother-in-law is retired with 30 years of service.

• She is the Program Coordinator of the Fire Rescue’s Explorer Program that provides young adults an opportunity to experience fire service prior the high school graduation.

• Debra’s outside interest include: Photography, yard work, spending time with her family, friends, three dogs and a cockatiel.

• But, Debra’s biggest accomplishment is being a two time survivor of breast cancer and she recently reached her five year mark. (Awareness is the key to surviving). *

Growth Growth ManagementManagement Department OfficeDepartment Office

• Jim was born in Melbourne, FL and moved here in 1980.

• He earned a B.S. in Engineering from UCF in 1985.

James Edward Harrison - 20 Years

• Jim also got his Master’s, Cum Laude, in Applied Economics at UCF. He later earned his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, at Barry University Law School.

• He joined Orange County in 1988 as a Systems Analyst at ISS.

Jim Harrison – 20 Years

• At ISS, Jim was responsible for coordinating with local government agencies and providing guidance during the implementation of the County’s GIS and engineering software.• Jim is a 1994 graduate of Leadership Orlando and the Rollins College Public Works Leadership Program.• He also graduated from the Harvard School of Government Executive Seminar.• Jim is Chairman for Transportation Issues with the Florida Engineering Society.• He is also an Adjunct Professor for Technical and Engineering related programs at Valencia Community College.

Jim Harrison – 20 Years

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• Jim is presently the Director of Orange County’s Growth Management Department.• He oversees more than 300 professional and technical staff supporting smart growth, planning, zoning, building safety affordable housing and transportation solutions.• Jim was intimately involved with the County’s Mobility 20/20 and Commuter Rail efforts.

• In his spare time, Jim likes to travel, go boating and play tennis. But his favorite vacation spot is Springfield, where he gets to hang with Bart Simpson.

Health & Family Health & Family ServicesServices

Youth & Family Services Youth & Family Services

• Jimmy was born in Baltimore, MD and moved to Orlando in 1968 by way of a Greyhound bus.

Jimmy H. Mitchell - 40 Years

• He is currently working on obtaining his GED at Boone High School.

• Jimmy came to work for the County in 1968 as a Kitchen Helper at Great Oaks Village.

He has now worked for 14 different Kitchen Managers.

Jimmy Mitchell – 40 Years

• Jimmy is known by his co-workers as friendly, hard working, and willing to help everyone.

• In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys building model airplanes and watching old TV shows – such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show. *

Public WorksPublic Works Traffic EngineeringTraffic Engineering

• Robert was born in White Plains, NY and moved to central Florida in 1982.

• He is a graduate of the University of Delaware.

• He was hired in 1987 to work at Waste Water Collections.

Robert E. Zacconi - 20 Years

• Bob has a Fiber Optic Technician certification and is an International Municipal Signal Association Level I & II Technician.

• He has received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service during Hurricane Andrew.

Robert Zacconi – 20 Years• Bob spent 8 years in Waste Water and 12 years in

Traffic Engineering.• He was promoted from Signal Technician I and II

and is currently a Signal Technician III.• Bob is responsible for one of the three maintenance

districts in Orange County.• He is an Employee Academy graduate.• Bob has one child.• In his spare time, Bob is a member of a local

musical group in town and is proficient at playing keyboards. *

Public WorksPublic Works Roads & Drainage Roads & Drainage

• Dave has lived in Washington State, Michigan and Ohio, but he was raised in Florida.

• He graduated from Colonial High School and is currently attending Seminole Community College.

David A. McMullen - 30 Years

• Dave joined the Navy in 1972 where he served as an Aviation Ordinance man. He joined the Reserves and served in Desert Storm.

• He was hired by Water Control in 1978, which later became Water Management.

Dave McMullen – 30 Years• Dave has worked at Stormwater Management and Roads

and Drainage.• He has received several promotions: Motor Vehicle

Operator I, II, III, and IV; Foreman I, II, III. He is now a Senior Foreman.

• Dave is married to Kathy. They have two daughters and four grandchildren: Armani, Dylan, Maia and Tia.

• Dave is a State Certified Bowling Coach/Instructor.• His favorite pastimes are helping with the Girl Scouts & Boy

Scouts, volunteering at Cheney Elementary School, fishing & hunting, Daytona NASCAR races, racing go-carts with his grandson and Civil War Re-enactments. *

UtilitiesUtilitiesWater ReclamationWater Reclamation

• Dennis was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from Mid Florida Technical School.

• He spent 4 years in the Air Force.• Dennis owned and operated his own

pet shop for 3 years and for 5 years he raised and sold tropical fish.

• He won several awards for his tropical fish and aquarium displays.

• Dennis joined the County in 1988 to work at Wastewater Pumping.

Dennis Ray Daughtry - 20 Years

• He has worked as an Environmental Compliance Field Technician for 15 years.

Dennis Daughtry – 20 Years• Dennis says the best part of his job is meeting

and helping people throughout the county.• Dennis has been married for 38 years to Sandy.

They have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.• Dennis admits he’s a nature nut. He loves taking

photos of wildlife and plant s, especially orchids.• He also collects Coca-Cola memorabilia and his

wife thinks one day he will turn into a Coca-Cola bear holding a bottle of Coke. *

Awards PresentationFire RescueOperations:• David M. Cohen 30 Years• Thomas C. Rullo 25 Years• Debra Zielonka 25 Years

Growth ManagementDepartment Office:• Jim Harrison 20 Years

Awards Presentation

Health & Family ServicesYouth & Family Services:• Jimmy Mitchell 40 Years

Public WorksTraffic Engineering:• Robert Zacconi 20 Years

Awards Presentation

Public WorksRoads & Drainage:• David McMullen 30 Years

UtilitiesWater Reclamation:• Dennis Daughtry 20 Years

Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsJanuary 8, 2008January 8, 2008