Employee Service AwardsEmployee Service AwardsFebruary 3, 2009February 3, 2009

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

Employee Service Employee Service AwardsAwards

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

Convention CenterConvention Center

Management Information Management Information

SystemsSystems

• Rick was born in Waltham, MA, raised in Hollywood, FL and moved to Orlando in 1989.

• He graduated from Hollywood Hills High School and private college.

Richard F. LeBlanc 20 Years

• Rick was hired in 1989 to work at ISS as a Computer Specialist.

• He worked there for 7 years before transferring to the Convention Center.

• In 2006, Rick was promoted to Database Administrator.

Rick LeBlanc – 20 Years• Rick has worked on several projects including:

Installation of a server computer room, SAN Storage, SQL clustering, EBMS Management System, OCCC.net web environment along with many hardware and software upgrades.

• Most recently, he was involved with the design and implementation of a Building Information Network for connectivity of several building automation systems.

• Rick has been married to Ruth for 9 years and they have two children: Logan, 7; and Luke, 4. They have one step-daughter: Tiffani, 17.

• Rick enjoys boating, baseball, camping, working with the Cub Scouts and spending time with his family.

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Community & Community & Environmental Environmental

ServicesServicesParks and RecreationParks and Recreation

• Jim was born in Essexville, MI and moved to Florida in 1985.

• He graduated from Garber High School and attended Delta College.

James L. Paradise 25 Years

• Jim was hired by Orange County after leaving Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources where he worked as a Park Ranger.

• His first job with Orange County was at Kelly Park. Jim was promoted to Supervisor after four months and moved to Barnett Park.

Jim Paradise - 25 Years• Jim got his “own” park after a year and a half – Warren Park.

As the only employee, he worked five 12 hour days and a maintenance worker covered for him on his two days off.

• He then moved to Lake Cane Marsh Park (today called Shadow Bay Park) as a resident park supervisor.

• After a couple of years, Jim went back to Kelly Park, then on to Trimble Park in Tangerine.

• Jim has been married to Diane for 27 years and they have two children: Robby, 19, a Florida Gator; and Katie, 16, a Junior at University High School.

• Jim and his wife bought their future retirement home in Tangerine about 12 years ago just in time for Jim to move to Moss Park on the other side of the county, where he remains today.

Jim Paradise - 25 Years• Over the course of the past 25 years with Orange

County, Jim has been involved in numerous projects and he has worked with thousands of volunteers, and staff.

• Volunteers at Moss Park, many of them from corporate service giving groups, have been instrumental in providing trees, camping plots, picnic tables, roadway improvements and parking lot enhancements.

• They have saved the County more than a million dollars in much needed improvements.

• Jim says his job has never been boring and he has some great stories to tell. *

Fire RescueFire Rescue Logistics Logistics

• Bill originally started as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Pine Hills Fire Department in 1977. He became a paid firefighter in 1979.

• Bill has been promoted to Engineer, Lieutenant, and he is now a Battalion Chief.

William E. Moran IV - 30 Years

• Bill was born in New York City and moved to Pine Hills when he was 3 years old.

• He graduated from Evans High School.

Bill Moran – 30 Years• Bill has worked on many projects, including:

* Driver’s Training Program

* Mobile data installations in the emergency units* Recruit Training Officer Program* Promotional Process Coordination* 2004 Hurricane Audit Team Member* Statewide Emergency Response Plan Liaison* Battalion Chief of Special Operations

• He is currently the Chief of the Fleet Maintenance Unit.

• Bill has been married to Debbie for 28 years and they have two daughters: Ashley and Allison.

• In his spare time, he and his wife fly hot air balloons, and have toured the country with the Walt Disney Balloon. *

Fire RescueFire Rescue Operations Operations

• John graduated from Osceola High School and Valencia Community College.

• He was hired in 1989 as a Firefighter and has worked the majority of the time in south Orlando.

• He was promoted to Engineer in 2001 and Lieutenant in 2003.

John E. Byrne - 20 Years

• John was born in Toronto, Canada, lived in Long Island until he was 15. His father retired from the New York Fire Department after 21 years of service.

John Byrne – 20 Years• John has worked the following stations: 50, 52, 53,

54, 66, 83. He has been assigned to Station 70 for the past 5 ½ years.

• He has been married to Susanne, an Orange County music teacher at John Young Elementary School, for 23 years.

• They have four children: P.J., 18; Maddi, 13; Abbi, and Molli, both 9.

• John loves all kinds of sports, especially hockey, and used to play on the Central Florida Firefighter Ice Hockey Team. *

Health & Family Health & Family ServicesServices Head StartHead Start

• She was hired in 1989 as a Ward Clerk in Medical Records at Corrections.

• In 1992, Gail transferred to Head Start as a Teacher’s Aide.

• She was promoted to Teacher Assistant in 1993 and Teacher in 2001.

Gail L. Mercer – 20 Years

• Gail was born in Alexandria, VA and moved to Central Florida in 1982.

• She graduated from Bishop Moore High School and Valencia Community College.

Gail Mercer – 20 Years• Gail has assisted with several projects

including: Shoe Harvest, that provides new shoes for the needy, Candle Tree, that gives Christmas presents to Head Start families and the Gift of Swimming.

• She has been married to Dean for 19 years, and they have two children: Kaileigh, 17; and Kristen 15.

• Gail has been a co-leader to the Citrus Council, Girl Scouts of America, for 6 years. *

Public WorksPublic Works Roads and Drainage Roads and Drainage

• Ferdinand was born in San Juan, PR, moved to Hammond, IN and then to Orlando in 1981.

• He graduated from James Madison High School.

Ferdinand Salicrup 20 Years

• Ferdinand was hired in 1989 as a Maintenance Person I with the MSTU Retention Pond Crew at Public Works.

• He has been promoted to Equipment Operator I, II, and III and much of this time has been with the MSTU Unit.

Ferdinand Salicrup – 20 Years

• Ferdinand has completed numerous safety, FEMA, and equipment operations courses.

• He was instrumental in the recovery efforts during the 2004 Hurricanes.

• He has been married to Mayra for 5 months – He says he’s still on his honeymoon.

• He has one daughter, Leslie, 11.• In his spare time, Ferdinand enjoys fishing,

football, barbecuing, and shopping for bargains. *

• Ellis was born in Lake Placid, FL and moved to Orlando in 1972.

• He graduated from Evans High School and attended the California University of Pennsylvania.

Ellis L. Pugh – 25 Years

• Ellis played semi-pro Football with the Orlando Bears from 1980 to 1982.

• He was hired by Orange County in 1984 to work in the Roads and Drainage Division.

• Ellis has been promoted to Equipment Operator III, and IV, his current position.

Ellis Pugh – 25 Years• Ellis operates various heavy equipment for the

Paving Crew.• He has received recognition for the following:

* Meritorious Award (1997)

* Driver Safety & Awareness Certificate (2002)

* Preparing For & Responding To Terrorism Certificate

* Maintenance of Traffic Equipment Certificate from the

Florida Safety Council

• Ellis has been married to Joanne for 11 years and they have one daughter: Ebony.

• In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, listening to music, playing bass guitar and of course -- football.*

• Fred was born in Covington, KY and moved to Florida in 1966.

• He graduated from Apopka High School.

Fred W. Justice 25 Years

• Fred started with the Orange County Highway Department in 1975 and was assigned to the Three Points Maintenance Facility as a Motor Vehicle Operator I.

• He left Orange County for a short while in 1981 only to return to work at the Three Points Facility.

Fred Justice – 25 Years• Fred has also worked at the Bithlo and the John Young

Maintenance Facilities.• He has been promoted to Equipment Operator III and is now a

Highway Utility Repair Person.• Fred has many trade certifications, including: Operating

Engineer; OSHA; HAZMAT, and MSDS.• He has been an active member of the Public Works Safety

Committee for the past 10 years.• Fred is an up and coming entrepreneur, founder of “Justice

Electronic Training & Manufacturing Services, Inc.”, which specializes in training military, aeronautical, aerospace and government personnel with electronic devices, including simulation systems.

• He married Lucy twenty-two years ago onboard the Empress Lilly at the Walt Disney Village.

• Fred and Lucy enjoy boating, fishing, cruises and just relaxing at the beach. *

Awards PresentationConvention CenterManagement Information Systems:• Rick LeBlanc 20 Years

Community & Environmental ServicesParks & Recreation:• Jim Paradise 25 Years

Awards PresentationFire RescueLogistics:• Bill Moran 30 Years

Operations:• John Byrne 20 Years

Awards Presentation

Health and Family ServicesHead Start:• Gail Mercer 20 Years

Public WorksRoads and Drainage:• Ferdinand Salicrup 20 Years• Ellis Pugh 25 Years• Fred Justice 25 Years

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