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Orange County BCC Se r vic e Awar ds May 24, 2016

County Administration County Attorney’s Office

Wanzo Galloway, Jr. 20 Years

Wanzo Galloway, Jr. – 20 Years  Attorney IV  1996: Started as Labor Relations Administrator  Chief Negotiator in labor-management collective bargaining  Florida Public Employers Labor Relations Association  2001: Assistant County Attorney II  Promoted to Assistant County Attorney III and IV  Currently, he is assigned to provide legal services to: - Business Development - Fire Rescue - Code Enforcement - Health Services - Convention Center - Parks and Recreation - Family Services

Wanzo Galloway, Jr. – 20 Years Wanzo remains in good standing with:   Florida Bar District of Colombia Bar   New York State Bar Orange County Bar  Education: • New York University - Bachelor’s of Science Degree • Southern University Law Center - Juris Doctor Degree  Wanzo worked for NBC for over 13 years  In his spare time, he attends his sons athletic competitions *

Community, Environmental & Development Services Housing & Community Development

Paul Stokes 20 Years

Paul Stokes – 20 Years  Housing Investigator  1996: Started as a Security Person  2003: Promoted to Dock Master  2004: became the first ever Dock Coordinator • Guided the entrance and exit of Home Builder’s Association show, the largest show the OCCC had held at the time • Landing strip for the First Crop Duster show  2008: Tenant Integrity Specialist  First degree holding investigator for the Section 8 program

Paul Stokes – 20 Years  Instrumental in changing the background investigation process from FDLE to the CLEAR service  Education: • Orlando Metropolitan University South - Criminal Justice  Drafted to the Army during the Vietnam War  Paul lived in Germany for 14 years working on the local economy  Played on one of the first German/ American full contract football teams  Elder at New Heights Ministries  Boone High School Alumni Association  Lifetime member of the OCCC Buffalo Soldiers *

Community, Environmental & Development Services Parks & Recreation

Dianna L. Batchelor 25 Years

Dianna L. Batchelor – 25 Years  Recreation Specialist  1991: Started in Corrections/Finance  Promptly promoted to Community Corrections/Finance  Accreditation team  Promoted to Family Services/Stepping Stones Program  Recreation Leader with Parks and Recreation  Promoted to Recreation Specialist • past sixteen years - serving at three different parks

Dianna L. Batchelor – 25 Years  Bear Creek Recreation Complex  Education: – Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education for grades K- Junior College  Dedicated to work and helping to care for her granddaughter  Spare Time: – Face painting for various Orange County events *

Convention Center Event Operations

Leonard R. Jones 20 Years

Leonard R. Jones – 20 Years  Senior Event Setup Worker  1995: Started with Orange County Convention Center  Prime time employee for event setup  1996: Full-time employee  Promotion to Senior Lead within Event Setup  Exceptional customer service  Striving to make OCCC the Center of Hospitality

Leonard R. Jones – 20 Years  Enjoyed being a part of the growth  "No one holds you back from pursuing or becoming your full potential, only you stop you!”  Looking forward to continual growth  Spare Time: • Studying the bible • Drawing • Walking • Playing basketball • Spending time with family *

Sammy J. Stokes 30 Years

Sammy J. Stokes – 30 Years  Technical Operations Supervisor  1983: Started as a part-time Technician  1986: Full time as a Tech Worker IV  1995: Promoted to Assistant Technical Services Supervisor  2000: Rigging Supervisor  Horizontal Fall Arrest System installed • Ensure safety of riggers • Walk structural steel at heights of 40 or more feet

Sammy J. Stokes – 30 Years  2000: Subject Matter Expert with the Entertainment Services and Technology Association • Developed Rigging Certification testing  Entertainment Technician Certified Rigger (six years)  Spare Time: • Plays drums and guitar • Enjoys time with his family, friends and pets *

Corrections Inmate Administration

Sarah L. Higgins Williams 30 Years

Sarah L. Higgins Williams – 30 Years  Correctional Release Specialist  1986: Started Orange County Career  Control Desk Monitor in Central Booking  18 years old when she started • Youngest employee on the compound  1993: Promoted to Detention Service Officer in Dockets now known as Inmate Records

Sarah L. Higgins Williams – 30 Years  Responsible for: • Processing and releasing inmates • Processes court paperwork • Transportation of inmates in and out of different facilities  Toastmasters  Member: Champion of Faith International Church • Volunteers for Pastor Dr. GiGi  Spare Time: • Traveling • Riding motorcycles • Spending time with her grandsons *

Corrections Fiscal & Operational Support

Frank A. Priola 20 Years

Frank A. Priola – 20 Years  Manager of Fiscal and Operational Support  1996: Senior Management and Budget Analyst with the Office of Management and Budget  1998: Promoted to Fiscal Officer in the Corrections Inmate Fiscal Unit  2002: Promoted to Administrative Supervisor  2004: Promoted to Assistant Manager  2008: Promoted to Manager

Frank A. Priola – 20 Years  Awards: • Certificates of Appreciation • Teamwork Awards • Make a Difference Award • Distinguished Service Award  Education: • Associate’s Degree: Community College of the Air Force • Bachelor’s in Resource Management: Troy University  Certified Public Manager  Spare Time: • Enjoys spending quality time with family

Youth and Family Services Family Services

Richard V. Radin 20 Years

Richard V. Radin – 20 Years  Senior Program Manager  1996: Started in the Oaks Day Treatment Program as a Children’s Services Counselor  Promotions: • Senior Children’s Services Counselor • Counseling Services Supervisor • Program Manager • Senior Program Manager  Senior Program Manager for the 11 years

Richard V. Radin – 20 Years  Education: • Bachelor’s in Psychology: University of Central Florida • Master’s in Counseling and Psychology: Troy State University  Member: 9 th Circuit Juvenile Justice Advisory Board  Past Chairman: Orange County Juvenile Justice Council  Member: Orange County Commission on Juvenile Justice  Quality Assurance Peer Reviewer: Council on Accreditation and the Department of Juvenile Justice  Spare Time: • Cooking • Outdoor activities: camping, fishing and hunting *

Fire Rescue Fire Operations

Timothy B. Turner 20 Years

Timothy B. Turner – 20 Years  Engineer Paramedic 56  1996: Started Orange County Career  Community Health Specialist  Program educates citizens on: • Health programs • Resources available • Health screening  Specialized training by the Health Department as well the Center for Disease Control

Timothy B. Turner – 20 Years  1998: Firefighter/paramedic  First hiring class for Fire Rescue for all paramedics  Initially assigned to Battalion 1  2007: Promoted to Engineer/Paramedic  Battalion 3  Lieutenants exam  Battalion 2: Engineer at Station 37  Fire Officer classes  Spare Time: • Hunting • Member: Real Life Church’s • Fishing Altamonte Campus • Vegetable gardening

Public Works Engineering

Damian E. Czapka 20 Years

Damian E. Czapka – 20 Years  Senior Engineer  1996: Highway Construction Division: Staff Engineer I  Promoted: Engineer II, Engineer III and Senior Engineer  Managed roadway projects: • Alafaya Trail Widening • I-Drive Pedestrian Bridge • Apopka-Vineland Road Widening  Community Development projects: • Easy Bay Streets • Lake Mann Paving • Drainage Improvements

Damian E. Czapka – 20 Years  Education: • University of Central Florida: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering  Spare Time: • Skiing • Hiking  Cub Scout Den Leader for Pack 58 at St. Luke’s Lutheran School *

Public Works Traffic Engineering

Frank Yokiel 20 Years

Frank Yokiel – 20 Years  Project Manager  1996: Started as Transportation Planner  Current Role: • Traffic calming program • Roadway lighting program • Public Works Public Information Officer  Member: American Institute of Certified Planners  2004: Liaison between the BCC and citizens for hurricane debris pick-up

Frank Yokiel – 20 Years  Community meetings to address traffic issues  Education: – Bachelor’s in Political Science: Kent State University – Master’s in City and Regional Planning: Ohio State University  Spare Time: – Serves on the board of the South Orlando Soccer Club – Head coach of a U14 Boys soccer team – High school baseball umpire for 19 years

Public Works Roads and Drainage

Vernon J. Carruthers 30 Years