Employee Service Awards February 5 2008 Board

Employee Service Awards February 5, 2008

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

Administrative Services Department Office

Cherylee Linda Ann Metzgar - 20 Years • 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 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 & Environmental Services Code Enforcement

Robert Paul Spivey Jr. - 20 Years • 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. • 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 & Environmental Services Environmental Protection

John W. Pierce - 30 Years • 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. • 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 & Environmental Services Parks & Recreation

Daniel Paul Milliken - 20 Years • 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. • 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 & Environmental Services Department Office

Patricia A. Bythwood - 20 Years • 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. • 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 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. *

Corrections In-Custody Support

Marinda Shonagh Willis 20 Years • Marinda was born in King Mountain, NC and moved to Central Florida in 1962. • She graduated from Edgewater High School. • 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 Davis - 20 Years • 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 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. *

Corrections Community Corrections

Brady J. Pawson - 30 Years • Brady was an Air Force dependent born in Chester, England. He moved to Satellite Beach in 1968 and Orlando in 1970. • 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. *

Corrections Inmate Programming

Cheryl Sneed Clark - 20 Years • Cheryl was born and raised in Orlando. • She graduated from Jones High School and Bethune. Cookman College. • 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 J. White - 30 Years • Dennis was born in Bloomsburg, PA and moved to Central Florida in 1973. • He graduated from UCF in 1979. • 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 Rescue Operations

Martin L. Cyphers III - 25 Years • Martin was born in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Florida in 1971. • He graduated from Colonial High School. • 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. *

Joseph J. King - 25 Years • Joe was born in Binghamton, NY and moved to Central Florida in 1968. • He graduated from Colonial High School. • 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 Services Head Start

Charlene U. Register - 20 Years • 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 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 Alexis - 25 Years • Loretta was born and raised in Orlando. • She was a parent volunteer with the Head Start program while her children were enrolled. • 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. *

Gwendolyn Sibert - 30 Years • 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. • 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 Services Department Office: • Cherylee Metzgar 20 Years Community & Environmental Services Code Enforcement: • Bob Spivey 20 Years

Awards Presentation Community & Environmental Services Environmental Protection: • John Pierce 30 Years Parks and Recreation: • Daniel Milliken 20 Years Department Office: • Pat Bythwood 20 Years

Awards Presentation Corrections In-Custody Support: • Marinda Willis • John Davis 20 Years Community Corrections: • Brady Pawson 30 Years

Awards Presentation Corrections Inmate Programming: • Cheryl Clark • Dennis White 20 Years 30 Years

Awards Presentation Fire Rescue Operations: • Martin Cyphers III • Joe King 25 Years Health & Family Services Head Start: • Charlene Register • Loretta Alexis • Gwen Sibert 20 Years 25 Years 30 Years

Employee Service Awards February 5, 2008