Employee Service Awards June 4, 2013
Board of County Commissioners Employee Service Awards Today’s honorees are recognized for outstanding service and dedication
Office of Accountability Human Resources
Dorothy J. Richards 25 Years • Dorothy was born in northeastern Pennsylvania and moved to Florida in 1986. • She graduated from Wilkes University with a degree in psychology. • Dorothy joined Orange County in 1988 as a Clerk – Receptionist at Public Works. • In 1989, she was promoted to Clerk II and transferred to Human Resources. • Dorothy has been promoted several times, including: Background Investigator, Employment Analyst, HR Recruiter, Senior HR Analyst, HR Advisor for Compensation, Recruitment, Benefits & Wellness. She’s currently the HR Administrator for Compensation and Recruitment.
Dorothy Richards - 25 Years • Dorothy is a Certified Compensation Professional and Senior HR Professional. • She developed and implemented our high deductible medical plan, the PeopleSoft recruitment applicant tracking system, the county- wide recruitment standard operating procedures and the innovative compensation system called “Broadbanding.” • Dorothy has been married to William for 39 years and they have one son: Michael. *
Administrative Services Facilities Management
Richard G. Foster 30 Years • Richard was born in Trinidad and moved to Orlando in 1976. He graduated from Wymore Technical School and completed courses in building and contracting. • He joined Orange County in 1983 as a Maintenance Person at the Pine Hills Facility. • Richard has been promoted to Plummer 1 thru 4, and has a Master Plummer’s license.
Richard Foster - 30 Years • Richard earned the Employee of the Year Award and an Outstanding Achievement Award in 1992. • He is currently assigned to the 33 rd Street District Office. • Richard has been married to Gladys for 18 years, and they have three children: Luis, Jessica and Rashida. • His hobbies include reading, drumming and studying African spirituality. *
Corrections Security Operations
Brian K. Domigan 25 Years • Brian was born in New York and moved to Central Florida in 1984. He’s a graduate of Ichabod Crane High and Hudson Valley College where he earned a degree in criminal justice. • He was hired by Orange County in 1988 to work in the Main Facility. • In fact, he was one of the first Field Training Officers in Corrections. • Brian has worked at most of the Corrections facilities, including: the Annex, Pods, Mods, Booking and Release, Genesis, Recreation and Perimeter.
Brian Domigan – 25 Years • Brian has been married to Barbara for 29 years and they have four children: Jessica, 27, a graduate of the University of South Florida; Holly, 25, who is the mother of their two grandchildren – Logan and Matrim; Daniel, 22 and Shawn, 18. • Brian enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, going to swim meets and riding his motorcycle to events such as poker runs for charity. *
Fire Rescue Logistics
Henry Vince Preston - 20 Years • Vince was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, Valencia Community College, National Louis University and the University of Phoenix. • Some of Vince’s earliest jobs included: dishwasher and dough maker at a pizza shop and tuba and trombone player for the baseball band at Walt Disney World. • He launched his fire career at the Eatonville Fire Department as a Firefighter/Driver.
Vince Preston – 20 Years • Vince joined the Orange County Fire Department in 1993. He earned promotions over the years to Lieutenant, Training, Public Information and Engine Company Officer, Battalion Chief, Life Safety & Education Bureau and Assistant Operations Chief . He’s currently the Division Chief for Logistics. • As a training officer Vince was responsible for training 450 of the 1,000 sworn members. • He also headed up the team that helped feed emergency responders during the 2004 hurricanes. • Vince has served as the department’s spokesperson for many high profile issues.
Vince Preston – 20 Years • Vince attended the Orange County Leadership Institute in 2005. He earned a Unit Citation in 2006, oversaw the remodeling of stations 51 and 57 and the construction of Station 84 (Christmas) all of which came in under budget. • Vince also managed a $1.7 million federal grant program to upgrade to Life Pak defibrillators. • He has been married to Connie for 20 years and they have two children: Joshua and Cedric. • In his spare time, Vince enjoys reading biographies and serving as a volunteer minister. He loves his jazz and classical music collection and practices his horns while waiting for that expected call from either the New York Philharmonic or the Wynton Marsalis group. *
Fire Rescue Office of the Fire Marshal
Joseph C. Washington - 25 Years • Joe was born and raised in Orlando, graduated from Oak Ridge High School and the University of Phoenix. • He too worked at Walt Disney World as a Recreation Host - Lifeguard. • Joe served in the Air Force for four years and joined Orange County Fire in 1988. • He was promoted to Staff Lieutenant in 1993 and was later appointed Acting Division Chief for Safety and Risk then Battalion Chief for Safety & Wellness. He’s currently the Acting Assistant Chief in the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Joe Washington – 25 Years • Joe developed and implemented the Inventory Control Tracking System and the Records Request Tracking System. • He obtained a $268k federal grant to obtain hurricane shutters for our fire stations. • He has chaired the Orange County Vehicle Requirement Utilization Committee. • Joe completed the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute at Dillard University in New Orleans. • He coordinated several significant programs – Candidate, Paramedic and Incumbent Physical Ability Test and the Accountability System for Emergency Incidents. • He also obtained a $100k grant for the Wellness Program and won a NACO Award for the Wellness Program and the Mobile Fitness Unit.
Joe Washington – 25 Years • Joe coordinated the opening of seven new Fire Stations. • He re-developed and initiated the department newsletter (Fire Scenes). • But, his most memorable moment was meeting President Obama during the 2012 NBA All-Star weekend, where the President recognized members of his motorcade detail. • Joe is married to Melissa and he has three children: Joseph, Barry and Brandon along with one grandson: Julius. • His hobbies include: Loving his wife, gardening, landscaping and watching sports, especially football. • He is a member of the Orange County Risk Committee and is a voting member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). *
Fire Rescue Communications
Carrie Beth Allard - 25 Years • Carrie was born in Worcester, MA , moved to Orlando in 1973 and graduated from Boone High School. • She excelled in sports and was awarded a softball scholarship to Seminole Community College. • Carrie’s mother worked at Fire Rescue’s front desk and encouraged her to apply for a job as a Dispatcher in 1988. • Carrie liked her supervisors and trainers so much she decided to become a trainer herself in 1991.
Carrie Allard – 25 Years • Carrie became a Assistant Supervisor in 1997. • She was part of the emergency management team that went to Mt. Weather for hurricane training. • She has won numerous awards, commendations and recognitions for life saving calls she has managed. • Carrie was awarded the 2010 Dispatcher of the Year Award from the Florida EMS and the Mayor’s Award for helping a 13 year old assist with the birth of his sister’s baby. She earned a Unit Citation for assisting with a mass casualty incident involving multiple vehicle entrapments. • But, Carrie says her greatest achievement is successfully training new dispatchers. • She is married to Bob and they have two children: Megan and Rob and three grandchildren: Hanna, Colton & Emma. • They spend all their free time on the golf course. *
Fire Rescue Operations
Gary L. Brannock - 25 Years • Gary was born in Cincinnati, OH and moved to Apopka in 1968. • He graduated from Apopka High School and attended Lake County Vo-Tech where he earned his Firefighter and EMT Standards. • Gary joined OCFD in 1988 at Station 73. • He later transferred to Station 71 and then to Battalion 1.
Gary Brannock – 25 Years • Gary was promoted to Engineer in 2008. • He has been married to Mimi for almost 28 years and they have 3 children: Marla, Hillary and Chase along with one granddaughter, Madison. • On his days off, Gary enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and cycling. *
Joseph L. Silvestris - 25 Years • Joe was born in Rochester, NY, moved to Central Florida and graduated from Evans High School. • At the age of 19, he worked for a small community fire department before joining Orange County Fire Rescue in 1988. • Joe started at one of the busiest fire stations in the county where he stayed for 15 years. • He obtained two associate degrees in fire science and emergency medical services and he became an Adjunct Instructor teaching EMT and Paramedic courses for eight years.
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