Employee Service Awards April 8, 2008

1. Employee Service Awards April 8, 2008

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

3. CorrectionsIn-Custody Support

4. David A. Bynum - 20 Years • David was born and raised in Orlando and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. • He was originally hired by Orange County as a Control Desk Monitor, now called Detention Service Officer. • David was promoted to Correctional Officer in 1990. • He has worked at the Main Facility, Horizon, Genesis and the Female Detention Center. He is currently assigned to the Juvenile Assessment Center.

5. David Bynum – 20 Years • In 2000, David received the Outstanding Service Award for helping prevent an inmate suicide. • David became a Field/Jail Training Officer in 2001 and has trained over 10 Correctional Officers. • In 2002, he received the Distinguished Service and Teamwork Award for thwarting an escape from the Horizon Facility. • In 2005, he received the Teamwork Award for assisting Inmate Records. • David is married to Phyllis. • In his spare time, David enjoys anything about Science Fiction and comic books. *

6. CorrectionsCommunity Corrections

7. Stephen L. Pieper - 30 Years • Steve was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from Oviedo High School and the University of Central Florida with a BA in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Public Administration. • Steve was initially hired as a college intern with Court Alternatives and joined Probation Office in 1978.

8. Steve Pieper – 30 Years • Steve was promoted to Unit Supervisor in 1984. He served as Alternative Community Services Supervisor and has supervised Release, Pretrial Diversion and Home Confinement sections. • He co-authored “Using Day Reporting Centers as An Alternative to Jail”. • Steve has worked in Court Alternative/Community Corrections his entire career. • He is married to Marla and they have two children: Staff Sergeant Joel, 27, who’s with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade; and Jill, 24, who attends Seminole Community College. • In his spare time, Steve enjoys cooking, reading, genealogy and playing with his grandson. *

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10. Daniel J. Quillinan - 25 Years • Dan was born in Oak Park, IL and graduated from Bishop Verot High School. He moved to Orlando in 1983. • Dan was hired as a recruit with Fire Rescue in 1983. • He has served as an Instructor for CPR/First Aid and Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and has assisted fellow firefighters with the Incumbent Physical Ability Test.

11. Dan Quillinan – 25 Years • Dan has earned numerous citations and letter of appreciation during his years of dedicated service. • He assisted with the Hurricane Andrew recovery efforts. • Dan has been married to Michelle for 22 years and raised 4 children: Nick, who passed away last year, Patricia, 21, Jessica,19 and Terrance, 18. • Dan’s hobbies include: riding his motorcycle, traveling, doing puzzles and fixing up his 1970 Camaro. • Most of all, Dan enjoys playing with his 3 grandchildren. *

12. Albert L. Bailey III - 25 Years • Albert was born in Orlando, but grew up in New York City. • He moved back to Orlando in 1980. • He attended the Fire Academy as a Reserve Firefighter and Valencia Community College. • At 16, Albert started working as a copy boy with the Associated Press in Rockefeller Center. • He served in the US Army as a Combat Medic.

13. Albert Bailey - 25 Years • Albert joined Orange County in 1983 and became a certified Paramedic in 1985. • He was one of the first certified paramedic preceptors. • Albert has worked on some the busiest rescue units in Orange County: Rescue 30, Rescue 42. He recently retired while assigned to Station 29 in Rock Springs. • Albert is married to Michelle and they enjoy outdoor activities together and music. • They have one son: Benjamin, 6, and one daughter: Brooklyn – who will be 5 on April 22. • Albert and Michelle recently launched a small business in Nashville and they’ll relocate there as soon as the local housing market improves. *

14. Jerome Walker Jr. 30 Years • Jerome was born and raised in Orlando and graduated from Evans High School. • He started his career with the Killarney Fire Department in 1977 with the CETA Program. • After 8 months, he was hired to work with the Pine Hills Fire Control District. • Jerome has been promoted to Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief. He is now the Assistant Chief of Operations on “A” Shift.

15. Jerome Walker – 30 Years • Jerome was the first Orange County Fire Rescue Employee to graduate from the Executive Development Institute at Florida A&M University. • He has been married to Charlotte, who also works for Orange County in Purchasing and Contracts, for 32 years and 10 months. • As far as hobbies and outside interests are concerned, Charlotte says that she’s Jerome’s hobby! *

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17. Joseph H. Barbaro - 20 Years • Joe was born in Annapolis, MD. His father was a graduate student stationed there at the time. • He graduated from Hun School in Princeton, NJ, and served two years in the US Navy. • Joe graduated from Columbia Technical Institute in Washington D.C. • He worked for 12 years as a draftsman in all phases of construction and spent 20 years as Plans Examiner for the District of Columbia.

18. Joe Barbaro – 20 Years • Joe joined Orange County in 1988 as Chief of Plans Coordination in the Building Department. • He transferred to the Fire Rescue Department as a Fire Protection Specialist. He is now in the Office of the Fire Marshal. • Joe’s been instrumental in helping to devise the procedures for systems permitting and plans review. • He is married to Millicent and they have four children: Joseph Jr., Viki, Charles and Kay. They have two grandsons, and one in the “hangar.” • Joe’s hobbies include: golf, furniture refinishing and watching sports, mainly golf and football. *

19. Public WorksRoads and Drainage

20. Charles Figueroa - 20 Years • Charles was born in New York City and moved to Central Florida in 1986. • He served in the US Army for 3 years, including a stint in Vietnam. • He has attended several trade schools, including: Electrical, Plumbing and Upholstery. • Charles was hired in 1988 as a Maintenance Person I in Public Works. After six months he was promoted to Equipment Operator 3 and in 1993 to Foreman.

21. Charles Figueroa – 20 Years • Charles attended the Orange County Leadership Seminar at Rollins College and numerous FEMA trainings. • He has been married to Rachel for 37 years and they have 2 sons: Charles and Gabriel; 2 twin grandsons: Julius and Benjamin; and one granddaughter: Charlize. • Charles enjoys playing chess, swimming and attending Magic games. He volunteered with his church group during the Hurricane Andrew recovery. *

22. Ronald Wayne Walls 35 Years • Wayne was born and raised in Winter Park, and graduated from Apopka Memorial High. • He came to work for Orange County in 1973 as a Motor Vehicle Operator I at the Apopka Maintenance Facility for Roads and Drainage. • He has been promoted to MVO II, Equipment Operator III and IV.

23. Ronald Walls – 35 Years • Wayne has operated various types of equipment, including: Front end loaders, dump trucks and road graders. • He has also worked as a backup Foreman. • Wayne worked for 25 years at the Apopka Maintenance Facility before transferring to the John Young Maintenance Facility. • He has one son: Ryan. • In his spare time, Wayne enjoys fishing. *

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25. Carol Barrett - 30 Years • Carol was born in Attleboro, MA, and moved to Central Florida in 1971. • She graduated from Attleboro High School and she’s taken courses at Valencia Community College, UCF and Rollins College. • Carol is a graduate of both the Orange County Citizen’s Academy and the Fire Academy. • She was originally hired in 1978 to work at the Sewer and Payroll Department in a little house in Pine Hills. • Carol was instrumental in the Laboratory obtaining certification and she wrote the first Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

26. Carol Barrett – 30 Years • She has been recognized as the Division and Department Employee of the Month. • Carol is a Notary Public and in that capacity, she’s even presided over a few weddings. • She has assisted as a coordinator for several programs including: United Way, Take Your Children to Work Day, American Heart Association for Cypress Isle, Leave Bank, Blood Bank, Wellness Program. • Carol is a member of the Woodbury Presbyterian Church and assists with the Summer Bible School. • She is a founding member of the Florida Corvette Club and participates in the Winter Park Christmas, Waterford Lakes Make-A-Wish Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day Parades. • In her spare time, Carol enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking and traveling. *

27. Awards Presentation Corrections In-Custody Support: • David A. Bynum 20 Years Community Corrections: • Stephen Pieper 30 Years

28. Awards Presentation Fire Rescue Operations: • Daniel J. Quillinan 25 Years • Albert L. Bailey III 25 Years • Jerome Walker Jr. 30 Years Department Office: • Joseph H. Barbaro 20 Years

29. Awards Presentation Public Works Roads & Drainage: • Charles Figueroa 20 Years • Ronald Wayne Walls 35 Years Utilities Water: • Carol Barrett 30 Years

30. Employee Service Awards April 8, 2008