Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsMarch 25, 2014March 25, 2014

Board of County Board of County Commissioner’sCommissioner’s

Today’s honorees are recognized for Today’s honorees are recognized for outstanding service and dedicationoutstanding service and dedication

Administrative Administrative ServicesServices

Facilities ManagementFacilities Management

• Bertholon was born in Cap Haitien, Haiti, and moved to Miami in 1981, where he lived for 3 years before moving to Apopka.

Bertholon Pierre 30 Years

• He was hired by Orange County as a janitor to work in the Apopka Courthouse, and was subsequently promoted to Janitorial Supervisor.

• In 2001, Bertholon was promoted to Maintenance Technician with Facilities Management, and is working towards the Operations Technician III position.

Bertholon Pierre - 30 Years

• Bertholon has received the Facilities “Employee of the Quarter” Award several times.

• He identified a maintenance and material cost at the Female Detention Center and implemented a large plumbing valve change out.

• Bertholon is married to Anne Marie, and they have four daughters: Bernadette, Sheila, Adline, and Guerda.

• He is deeply involved in his church and community, and is a Deacon at the First Haitian Baptist Church of Orlando.

• He feels blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Orange County Government, and wants to thank all those who have supported him over the years.

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Administrative Administrative ServicesServices

Fleet ManagementFleet Management

• Ronnie was born in Trinidad, West Indies, and moved to Central Florida in 1987.

• He graduated from high school and college in Trinidad.

Ronnie Thomas 25 Years

• Ronnie has a certification in Auto and Diesel from Apex Technical School.

• In 1989, he joined Fleet Management as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

• Ronnie is involved with the United Way Campaign.• He has built a yard dog for Fleet Heavy Equipment

to assist with moving other heavy equipment around the yard.

• Ronnie and Jane have been together for 10 years, and he has two daughters: Crystal, and Tempest; two sons: Ronnie, and Alex; and one granddaughter: Lilliana, 4 months old.

• In his spare time, Ronnie enjoys motorcycle riding and traveling to Trinidad and the Bahamas.

Ronnie Thomas - 25 Years

• Gary was born and raised in Orlando, graduated from Edgewater High School and attended Valencia Community College.

Gary A. Landry 30 Years

• He also attended Mid-Florida Tech and achieved factory certification on generators, transfer switch repairs, and training on NEC Code Book.

• Gary joined Orange County in 1984 as a Journeyman Electrician with Facilities, and was promoted and transferred to Fleet Management as a Power Generator Electrician.

Gary Landry - 30 Years

• Gary worked tirelessly during the 2004 hurricanes to make sure all portable back-up generators and refrigerated ice trucks were fueled and ready to go.

• He has been married to Wanda for 14 years, and he has one daughter, Katie, and four sons, Greg, Tyler, Josh, and Marshel.

• Gary is a Ham Radio Operator, and a member of the Lake Amateur Radio Association.

• In his spare time, he enjoys hunting.

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Community, Community, Environmental, and Environmental, and

Development Development ServicesServices

Building SafetyBuilding Safety

• Michael was born in Ohio. He graduated from Field High School, and later from Mid-Florida Tech with a certification in Electricity.

Michael E. Paulus 20 Years

• He was hired in 1994 as an Electrical Inspector in the Building Department, and has since been promoted to Technical Inspector II.

• He has worked on many electrical inspection projects, including: Orange County’s Convention Center, large housing projects, executive homes, and warehouses.

• Michael is married to Mary, and he has four children: Chris, Matt, Ben and Catharine; and eleven grandchildren.

• He has visited Yellowstone National Park, Alaska, and Hawaii.

• His hobbies include: traveling, camping, fishing and golf.

Michael Paulus - 20 Years

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CorrectionsCorrections

Administrative CommandAdministrative Command

• Carolyn was born and raised in Orlando, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University.

Carolyn Lavent Holley 20 Years

• She was hired in 1994 as a Youth Care Officer at the Juvenile Assessment Center.

• She was promoted to Correctional Officer in 1997 after graduating from the Correctional Academy, where she received the Dr. Stanley Stone Award for Excellence.

• Carolyn continued to work at the Juvenile Center, and occasionally at the Central Booking Facility.

• In 2002, she was transferred to the Female Detention Center.

• In 2004, she achieved the title of Master Corrections Officer, and in 2007 became a Jail Training Officer.

• In 2007, she completed the Crisis Intervention Training, and the Employee Academy and became the department’s ombudsman.

• Carolyn has been married to Alvin, a retired Naval Officer, for 29 years and they have two children: Jason, and Ariel.

• She is involved in several community food bank drives, and volunteers at Washington Shores Elementary School.

Carolyn Holley - 20 Years

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CorrectionsCorrections

In-Custody SupportIn-Custody Support

• Tiwanna was born and raised in Orlando, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School.

Tiwanna S. Carter 25 Years

• She started with Orange County in 1989 as a Control Desk Monitor, and was promoted to Correctional Officer in 1990.

• Tiwanna worked in the Main Facility for 17 years, and in 2007 transferred to the Transportation Unit for the next seven years. She is now working in the Downtown Courthouse.

• Tiwanna became a Master Correctional Officer in 2005.

• She has two daughters: Irenea, and Sakina.• Tiwanna’s hobbies include: working in her

garden, and home interior decorating.

Tiwanna Carter - 25 Years

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CorrectionsCorrections

Inmate AdministrationInmate Administration

• Benito was born in New York, he attended Adolfo Veve Fereau High School in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, and he moved to Orlando in 1983,

• He graduated in 1988 from the Mid-Florida Tech Correctional Officer Academy.

Benito Arzon 25 Years

• Benito was hired by Orange County Corrections in 1989 to work in the Main Facility.

• He has also worked at the following facilities: Horizon, Medical Unit, Perimeter, and Library Services.

• Benito is currently active with the Fraternal Order of Police Union, and sits on the Board of Directors as a State Trustee.

• He is a past Correctional Chaplain.• His biggest accomplishment is being appointed

by Governor Rick Scott to the Criminal Justice Standard Commission.

• Benito is married to his grade school sweetheart, Gladys, and they have two sons: Christian, and Matthew; and one daughter: Melissa.

• In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, and walking his puppy, Romeo.

Benito Arzon - 25 Years

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UtilitiesUtilities

Customer ServiceCustomer Service

• Magrudher was born in Ecuador and moved to the United States in 1988.

• He graduated from the American Preparatory Institute in Killeen, Texas

Magrudher Vizueta25 Years

• He attended Queensborough Community College for two years before entering the US Army for 9 years.

• Magrudher was hired by Orange County in 1989 as a Meter Reader with Utilities Customer Service.

Magrudher Vizueta – 25 Years

• Magrudher was promoted to Meter Reader II in 1990.

• In 2004, he was recognized for his distinguished service in the hurricane recovery efforts.

• He is valued by his division for his knowledge, dependability, and loyalty.

• Magrudher has two sons: Bruce, and Saulo; and one daughter: Dalila.

• His outside interests include soccer, and volleyball.

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• Kathy was born in York, PA and moved the Central Florida in 1988.

• She graduated from William Penn Senior High School, and attended Northern Virginia, and Valencia Community colleges.

Kathy Ann Gibson25 Years

• Kathy served in the U.S. Marines for four years, stationed at Marine Headquarters in Arlington, VA, and later at Camp Lejeune, NC.

• She was hired by Orange County in 1989 as a Clerk Typist with Utilities’ Fiscal and Administration Division.

Kathy Gibson – 25 Years• Kathy has received numerous recognitions: Employee of the

Month, and the Employee of the Quarter; she received a Letter of Commendation from County Administration as well as the Jefferson Award for Community Service while she was engaged in the Focus on Achievement Mentoring Program.

• She has been promoted to Customer Service Representative, Customer Account Analyst, Senior Utility Account Representative, and is currently an Account Supervisor.

• Kathy is been married to David, an Orange County School Teacher, and they have four children: Jerry, an Orange County Firefighter, Kaylesha, and twins: Zion and Zoe.

• She is a licensed/ordained minister, and volunteers on her lunch hour at Faith Christian Academy.

• Kathy is also known as “KC,” the clown, and recently included face painting, balloon art, and marketing to her repertoire.

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UtilitiesUtilities

Water ReclamationWater Reclamation

• Don was born in Dayton, OH. He served for 20 years in the US Air Force as a Flight Engineer on C-130 aircraft while stationed in Vietnam, England, Germany, Texas, Ohio, and California.

Donald J. Shafer 25 Years

• He attended Southern Illinois University, majoring in Aviation Management, and Valencia Community College with a focus on Computer Science.

• Don was hired by Orange County Utilities in 1989 as a Maintenance Technician to work at the South Pumping Station.

Donald Shafer – 25 Years

• Don currently works with Water Reclamation researching parts, suppliers, purchasing, inventory and tool control.

• He is married to Maureen, and they have two children: Michael, and Tracie.

• In his spare time, Don enjoys woodworking and making furniture.

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Awards PresentationAdministrative Services:Facilities Management:• Bertholon Pierre 30 Years

Fleet Management:• Ronnie Thomas 25 Years• Gary Landry 30 Years

Community, Environmental, and Development Services:

Building Safety:• Michael Paulus

Awards PresentationCorrections:Administration Command: • Carolyn Holley 20 Years

In-Custody Support: • Tiwanna Carter 25 Years

Inmate Administration: • Benito Arzon 25 Years

Awards PresentationUtilities:Customer Service:• Magrudher Vizueta 25 Years• Kathy Gibson 25 Years

Water Reclamation:• Donald Shafer 25 Years

Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsMarch 25, 2014March 25, 2014