Employee Service Awards June 4 2013 Board of

Employee Service Awards June 4, 2013

Board of County Commissioners Employee Service Awards Today’s honorees are recognized for outstanding service and dedication

Office of Accountability Human Resources

Dorothy J. Richards 25 Years • Dorothy was born in northeastern Pennsylvania and moved to Florida in 1986. • She graduated from Wilkes University with a degree in psychology. • Dorothy joined Orange County in 1988 as a Clerk – Receptionist at Public Works. • In 1989, she was promoted to Clerk II and transferred to Human Resources. • Dorothy has been promoted several times, including: Background Investigator, Employment Analyst, HR Recruiter, Senior HR Analyst, HR Advisor for Compensation, Recruitment, Benefits & Wellness. She’s currently the HR Administrator for Compensation and Recruitment.

Dorothy Richards - 25 Years • Dorothy is a Certified Compensation Professional and Senior HR Professional. • She developed and implemented our high deductible medical plan, the People. Soft recruitment applicant tracking system, the countywide recruitment standard operating procedures and the innovative compensation system called “Broadbanding. ” • Dorothy has been married to William for 39 years and they have one son: Michael. *

Administrative Services Facilities Management

Richard G. Foster 30 Years • Richard was born in Trinidad and moved to Orlando in 1976. He graduated from Wymore Technical School and completed courses in building and contracting. • He joined Orange County in 1983 as a Maintenance Person at the Pine Hills Facility. • Richard has been promoted to Plummer 1 thru 4, and has a Master Plummer’s license.

Richard Foster - 30 Years • Richard earned the Employee of the Year Award an Outstanding Achievement Award in 1992. • He is currently assigned to the 33 rd Street District Office. • Richard has been married to Gladys for 18 years, and they have three children: Luis, Jessica and Rashida. • His hobbies include reading, drumming and studying African spirituality. *

Corrections Security Operations

Brian K. Domigan 25 Years • Brian was born in New York and moved to Central Florida in 1984. He’s a graduate of Ichabod Crane High and Hudson Valley College where he earned a degree in criminal justice. • He was hired by Orange County in 1988 to work in the Main Facility. • In fact, he was one of the first Field Training Officers in Corrections. • Brian has worked at most of the Corrections facilities, including: the Annex, Pods, Mods, Booking and Release, Genesis, Recreation and Perimeter.

Brian Domigan – 25 Years • Brian has been married to Barbara for 29 years and they have four children: Jessica, 27, a graduate of the University of South Florida; Holly, 25, who is the mother of their two grandchildren – Logan and Matrim; Daniel, 22 and Shawn, 18. • Brian enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, going to swim meets and riding his motorcycle to events such as poker runs for charity. *

Fire Rescue Logistics

Henry Vince Preston - 20 Years • Vince was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, Valencia Community College, National Louis University and the University of Phoenix. • Some of Vince’s earliest jobs included: dishwasher and dough maker at a pizza shop and tuba and trombone player for the baseball band at Walt Disney World. • He launched his fire career at the Eatonville Fire Department as a Firefighter/Driver.

Vince Preston – 20 Years • Vince joined the Orange County Fire Department in 1993. He earned promotions over the years to Lieutenant, Training, Public Information and Engine Company Officer, Battalion Chief, Life Safety & Education Bureau and Assistant Operations Chief. He’s currently the Division Chief for Logistics. • As a training officer Vince was responsible for training 450 of the 1, 000 sworn members. • He also headed up the team that helped feed emergency responders during the 2004 hurricanes. • Vince has served as the department’s spokesperson for many high profile issues.

Vince Preston – 20 Years • Vince attended the Orange County Leadership Institute in 2005. He earned a Unit Citation in 2006, oversaw the remodeling of stations 51 and 57 and the construction of Station 84 (Christmas) all of which came in under budget. • Vince also managed a $1. 7 million federal grant program to upgrade to Life Pak defibrillators. • He has been married to Connie for 20 years and they have two children: Joshua and Cedric. • In his spare time, Vince enjoys reading biographies and serving as a volunteer minister. He loves his jazz and classical music collection and practices his horns while waiting for that expected call from either the New York Philharmonic or the Wynton Marsalis group. *

Fire Rescue Office of the Fire Marshal

Joseph C. Washington - 25 Years • Joe was born and raised in Orlando, graduated from Oak Ridge High School and the University of Phoenix. • He too worked at Walt Disney World as a Recreation Host - Lifeguard. • Joe served in the Air Force for four years and joined Orange County Fire in 1988. • He was promoted to Staff Lieutenant in 1993 and was later appointed Acting Division Chief for Safety and Risk then Battalion Chief for Safety & Wellness. He’s currently the Acting Assistant Chief in the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Joe Washington – 25 Years • Joe developed and implemented the Inventory Control Tracking System and the Records Request Tracking System. • He obtained a $268 k federal grant to obtain hurricane shutters for our fire stations. • He has chaired the Orange County Vehicle Requirement Utilization Committee. • Joe completed the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute at Dillard University in New Orleans. • He coordinated several significant programs – Candidate, Paramedic and Incumbent Physical Ability Test and the Accountability System for Emergency Incidents. • He also obtained a $100 k grant for the Wellness Program and won a NACO Award for the Wellness Program and the Mobile Fitness Unit.

Joe Washington – 25 Years • Joe coordinated the opening of seven new Fire Stations. • He re-developed and initiated the department newsletter (Fire Scenes). • But, his most memorable moment was meeting President Obama during the 2012 NBA All-Star weekend, where the President recognized members of his motorcade detail. • Joe is married to Melissa and he has three children: Joseph, Barry and Brandon along with one grandson: Julius. • His hobbies include: Loving his wife, gardening, landscaping and watching sports, especially football. • He is a member of the Orange County Risk Committee and is a voting member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). *

Fire Rescue Communications

Carrie Beth Allard - 25 Years • Carrie was born in Worcester, MA , moved to Orlando in 1973 and graduated from Boone High School. • She excelled in sports and was awarded a softball scholarship to Seminole Community College. • Carrie’s mother worked at Fire Rescue’s front desk and encouraged her to apply for a job as a Dispatcher in 1988. • Carrie liked her supervisors and trainers so much she decided to become a trainer herself in 1991.

Carrie Allard – 25 Years • Carrie became a Assistant Supervisor in 1997. • She was part of the emergency management team that went to Mt. Weather for hurricane training. • She has won numerous awards, commendations and recognitions for life saving calls she has managed. • Carrie was awarded the 2010 Dispatcher of the Year Award from the Florida EMS and the Mayor’s Award for helping a 13 year old assist with the birth of his sister’s baby. She earned a Unit Citation for assisting with a mass casualty incident involving multiple vehicle entrapments. • But, Carrie says her greatest achievement is successfully training new dispatchers. • She is married to Bob and they have two children: Megan and Rob and three grandchildren: Hanna, Colton & Emma. • They spend all their free time on the golf course. *

Fire Rescue Operations

Gary L. Brannock - 25 Years • Gary was born in Cincinnati, OH and moved to Apopka in 1968. • He graduated from Apopka High School and attended Lake County Vo-Tech where he earned his Firefighter and EMT Standards. • Gary joined OCFD in 1988 at Station 73. • He later transferred to Station 71 and then to Battalion 1.

Gary Brannock – 25 Years • Gary was promoted to Engineer in 2008. • He has been married to Mimi for almost 28 years and they have 3 children: Marla, Hillary and Chase along with one granddaughter, Madison. • On his days off, Gary enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and cycling. *

Joseph L. Silvestris - 25 Years • Joe was born in Rochester, NY, moved to Central Florida and graduated from Evans High School. • At the age of 19, he worked for a small community fire department before joining Orange County Fire Rescue in 1988. • Joe started at one of the busiest fire stations in the county where he stayed for 15 years. • He obtained two associate degrees in fire science and emergency medical services and he became an Adjunct Instructor teaching EMT and Paramedic courses for eight years.

Joe Silvestris – 25 Years • Joe got additional training in hazardous materials and technical rescue and became an Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy working as a Flight Paramedic for the SWAT team. • He was re-assigned to the Heavy Rescue Unit and was responsible for Hazardous Materials & Technical Rescue response. • After serving 3 years as a Lieutenant , Joe was promoted to Battalion Chief. • In 2010, he became Assistant Chief of Special Operations and Emergency Medical Services. He’s currently the Assistant Chief/Shift Commander for B Shift supervising 300 people and 41 fire stations. • Joe spearheaded the restructuring of the Central Florida Intelligence Exchange Fusion Center Steering Committee.

Joe Silvestris – 25 Years • Joe has chaired several local and state committees including: Regional Domestic Security Task Force, Florida Fire Chief’s Association, Local Emergency Planning Council and the Urban Area Security Initiative program. He’s also a member of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. • He is currently working with UCF to develop an incident command simulator for Orange County Fire Rescue. • Joe is married to Mandy, his high school sweetheart, and they will celebrate their 25 th wedding anniversary in August. They have three sons: Alex, Brandon and Camden. *

Marlin Ellis 25 Years • Marlin is a Florida native who graduated from Lake Brantley High School and attended Seminole and Valencia Community Colleges. • He stated at the Leesburg Fire Department, joined Orange County Fire in 1988 and graduated from Paramedic School in 1990. • Marlin has been promoted to Engineer, Lieutenant with credentials to ride in the capacity of Safety Officer, EMS Captain and Battalion Chief.

Marlin Ellis – 25 Years • Marlin has also served as an Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff and Paramedic on the Emergency Medical Helicopter. • He is currently the Lieutenant Paramedic in the Training Division with specialties as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Instructor, Live Fire Instructor and Video Communications Specialist. • Marlin is married to Tammie and they have five children: Joshua, Lindsey, Joey, Kristie and Michael; one grandson: Hagen and a grand-daughter on the way. • In his spare time, Marlin enjoys boating and being near the water. *

Douglas F. Oliver - 25 Years • Douglas was born in Miami and moved to Central Florida in 1988. • He graduated from Miami Norland High School and Miami Dade College. • Douglas joined the Orange County Fire Department in 1988 to work at Station 40. • He was promoted to Engineer in 2003.

Douglas Oliver – 25 Years • Douglas has worked at Stations 40, 29, 64, 54, 41 and 27. • His hobbies include: Spending as much time as possible fishing with his father-in-law and co-workers. *

Scott E. Barboza 25 Years • Scott was born in Hollywood, FL. • He received his EMT/Firefighter certification from Mid-Florida Technical Institute and Valencia Community College. • Scott has received numerous awards and citations over the past 25 years. • He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2005.

Scott Barboza – 25 Years • In 2003, Scott received a Unit Citation for his work during a three alarm fire at the Days Inn on Landstreet Road. He also earned a citation for working in Palm Bay during the brush fires in 2008 and for rescuing a person dangling from a billboard. • Scott has one daughter: Shannon and 3 grandchildren: Giavonna, 6, Evelina, 5 and Isabella, 4. • In his spare time, Scott enjoys fishing, golfing and doing renovations. *

John F. Duke 25 Years • John was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School and earned a degree in emergency medical services from Valencia Community College. • He was hired in 1988 to work at Station 41 where he worked until 2004. • John was promoted to Engineer in 2004 and transferred to Station 71.

John Duke – 25 Years • John received the Fire Chief’s Award for the 2006 EMS Supply Reorganization Project. • He is currently assigned to Station 82. • John has been married to Heather for 24 years and they have three children: Rebecca, Madison and Daniel. • John is active in his church and enjoys going to concerts, camping and traveling with his family. He also loves sailing, fishing and just being outdoors. *

U es Customer Service

Dennis G. Knight 25 Years • Dennis was born in Clarksburg, WV and moved to Central Florida in 1957. • He graduated from Winter Park High School and earned an associate’s degree from Valencia Community College. • Dennis was hired by Orange County in 1988 as a Meter Reader I with Utilities Customer Service. • Three months later he was promoted to Customer Service Field Representative.

Dennis Knight – 25 Years • In 1997, Dennis was promoted to Senior Customer Service Field Representative. • He played an important role in training for the Syclo Mobile Work Order Management System that was implemented in 2008. • He also helped coordinate the division’s radio rebanding initiative. • Dennis has been married to Carmen for 32 years and they have one daughter: Jennifer. • His hobbies include: boating, fishing and working in the yard. *

U es Water Reclamation

Jesus A. Fraden 25 Years • Jesus was born in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, graduated from Merrimack College in North Andover, MA and served in the Air Force. • Jesus completed an electronics circuits program with the RCA Trade Institute in 1968. • He was initially hired in 1988 to work at the Eastern Water Reclamation Facility. • Jesus completed the Supervisory Development Series Program in 2007.

Jesus Fraden – 25 Years • Jesus started as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee and is now a certified Plant Specialist II. • His hobbies include: playing softball, reading and practicing his saxophone whenever he finds the time. *

U es Water

Dennis D. Keleher 25 Years • Dennis was born in Lockport, NY and moved to Central Florida in 1988. • He graduated from Long Island University and served in the Army. • Dennis received a Department of Environmental Protection Water License in 1983. • He was hired by Orange County in 1988 to work as an Operator II in the Water Production Division.

Dennie Keleher – 25 Years • Dennis was promoted to Senior Operations specialist in 2012. • He has been married to Myra for 42 years and they have two children: Shannon, 39 and Amanda, 34. • In his spare time, Dennis enjoys reading. *

Awards Presentation Office of Accountability Human Resources: • Dorothy Richards 25 Years Administrative Services Facilities Management: • Richard Foster 30 Years Corrections Security Operations: • Brian Domigan 25 Years

Awards Presentation Fire Rescue Logistics: • Vince Preston Office of the Fire Marshal: • Joe Washington Communications: 20 Years • Carrie Allard 25 Years

Awards Presentation Fire Rescue Operations: • • • Gary Brannock Joe Silvestris Marlin Ellis Douglas Oliver Scott Barboza John Duke 25 Years 25 Years

Awards Presentation Utilities Customer Service: • Dennis Knight 25 Years Water Reclamation: • Jesus Fraden 25 Years Water: • Dennis D. Keleher 25 Years

Employee Service Awards June 4, 2013