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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
• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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