Employee Service Awards
September 9, 2008
Board of County
Commissioners
Employee Service
Awards
• Today’s honorees are recognized
for outstanding service and
dedication.
Convention
Center
Business Office
Janice S. Addison – 20 Years
• Jan was born in Oklahoma City
and moved to Central Florida
in 1988.
• She graduated from U.S. Grant
High School, Oklahoma State
University and the University of
Central Florida.
• Jan was hired in 1998 by Jessica Blume and Jean
Bennett as the Assistant Manager of OMB.
• She was promoted to Manager of OMB and in 1992,
Jan became the Convention Center Business
Manager.
Jan Addison – 20 Years
• Jan is currently responsible for the Convention
Center’s financial management, lease
agreements, contract administration, parking
operations and box office.
• She is a Certified Facilities Executive through the
International Association of Assembly Managers
and the 1st person from the Convention Center to
achieve this designation.
• Jan has assisted with the growth of the
Convention Center, established a Convention
Services Academy, a Convention Services
Professional Program and she co-created the
Center of Hospitality Program.
Jan Addison – 20 Years
• Jan has served on many committees and projects,
including the Sustainability (Green) Committee.
• She has been married to Gary for 39 years and they have
two children: Keri, who is a Director of Sales in the
hospitality industry; and Todd, an Operations Associate
with Bank of New York. Jan has three grand-children: Alex
15, Lilly 9 and Evan, 4 mos.
• Jan enjoys painting in watercolor, reading and raising
funds to benefit the Perry Pavilion at Dr. Phillips Hospital.
She’s a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, a
Board Member of the International Drive Resort Area
Chamber of Commerce and is on the United Way
Leadership Level. *
Community and
Environmental
Services
Animal Services
Rhonda M. Reining - 25 Years
• Rhonda was born and raised in
Orlando.
• She graduated from Colonial
High School.
• She started with Animal
Services in 1983 as a Clerk
Specialist.
• Rhonda was promoted to Front Desk Supervisor
and is now an Administrative Specialist.
• She has also assisted with purchasing.
Rhonda Reining – 25 Years
• Rhonda was recently contacted by the Orange
County History Center to be inducted into the
Native Orange County Resident Roster.
• She also volunteers with the Orlando
Shakespeare Theater.
• Rhonda’s hobbies include: Arts and crafts,
boating, fishing, camping, enjoying nature and
reading plays. *
Community and
Environmental
Services
Parks and Recreation
Kyle L. Kent – 20 Years
• Kyle was born and raised in
Orlando. (actually EastOrlando when it was groves,
lakes and pastures)
• He graduated from Lake
Howell High School and the
University of Central Florida.
• Kyle was the lead tenor sax player in a jazz band
and worked in Europe for two weeks. He came back
broke and got a long term gig with Orange County.
• Kyle worked initially with the Building Department. A
year later he transferred to the Historical Museum as
a event planner and organizer.
Kyle Kent – 20 Years
• Kyle worked on the restoration of the 1926 historic fire
station and he helped Evans High School observe the 50th
Anniversary of World War II.
• In 1994, Kyle transferred to Parks and Recreation as a
Site Supervisor. In 2005, he was promoted to Program
Manager and in 2008, he became Assistant Manager.
• Kyle is a nationally certified Parks and Recreation
Professional and has served with the Florida Recreation
and Park Association.
• He has received several awards from: NACO/NACIO;
Employee of the Quarter and Year; 2003 East Orlando
Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year for Downey
Park. Kyle is honored to be part of this year’s Leadership
Institute.
Kyle Kent – 20 Years
• Kyle has been married to Barbie for 16 years and
they have two children: Travernor 15; and
TraeLynn 7.
• His family also sponsors two children
in Ethiopia: Yohannes and Salemowette.
• Kyle leads a bible study group for
students and he’s the youth mission’s
Director.
• In his spare time, Kyle enjoys kayaking with his
son, playing food chain with his daughter, hot
strong coffee and whistling at his wife. *
Corrections
In-Custody Security
Lewis Morales – 20 Years
• Lewis was born in Puerto
Rico, raised in New York,
and moved to Central
Florida in 1988.
• He graduated from Morris
High School (the same
school General Colin
Powell attended).
• Lewis was hired by Orange County in 1988 as a
Corrections Trainee and later attended Corrections
Academy #28 at Mid-Florida Tech.
• He was one of the first people selected for the
Master Correction Officers Course.
Lewis Morales – 20 Years
• Lewis is a Jail Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Officer,
and he was a member of the Gang Unit.
• He earned a special citation for foiling a planned escape.
• Lewis has worked in almost all Corrections facilities
including the downtown jail, transportation and the medical
unit.
• He has been married to Norma for 42 years and they have
three children: Raymond, an OPD Officer; Millie, an
Educator at St. Margaret Mary School; and Vanessa, a
Doctor.
• In his spare time, Lewis enjoys working around the house.
He volunteers in his community as a security patrol,
enjoys his grandchildren and his great granddaughter:
Jayleen. *
Fire Rescue
Office of the Fire Marshal
William R. Bonta Jr. - 25 Years
• Bill was born in Harrodsburg,
KY and moved to Central
Florida in 1953.
• He graduated from Evans High
School.
• Bill was originally hired in 1983
to work at Community Affairs.
• He was promoted to Clerk Typist, Supply Clerk,
Storekeeper, Warehouse Supervisor and Municipal
Fire Inspector.
Bill Bonta – 25 Years
• Bill served the Orange County Fire Supply Bureau
from 1983 until January 2007 when he was
promoted and transferred to the Office of the Fire
Marshal.
• He has been married to Myra for 35 years and
they have three children: Jason, David and Allison.
They also have 4 grandchildren.
• Bill’s hobbies include: Upholstering
and refinishing furniture.
• He is also his church’s organist
and he plays for weddings and funerals.
• Bill loves spending time with his grand
kids and taking mini vacations. *
Utilities
Solid Waste
Oscar F. Ramos - 20 Years
• Oscar was born in San Juan,
Puerto Rico and moved to Orlando
with his wife and daughters in
1988.
• He has a Bachelor’s Degree in
Science, with a major in Biology
from the University of Puerto Rico.
• Oscar started his career with Orange County in
1988 at the Utilities Easterly Wastewater Plant .
• Oscar has a Class B Operator’s License.
• He has worked on a specialized recycling program
for hazardous material, such as electronics, oil and
batteries.
Oscar Ramos – 20 Years
• Oscar has planned and successfully executed over 60
Household Hazardous Waste Community Collection
events.
• He has been recognized by the North American Hazardous
Materials Management Association with the 2006 National
Award for Program Excellence in the “large category”.
• He has mentored over 20 UCF Science and Engineering
students.
• Oscar has been married to Mary Ann for 29 years and they
have two daughters: Natalia Marie, Pamela Mariel and one
son: Oscar Manuel.
• In his spare time, he enjoys his grandchildren: Joseph and
Mathias and he loves working on home improvement
projects with his wife. *
Jossie Viera – 20 Years
• Jossie was born in Guayama,
Puerto Rico. He came to vacation
in Orlando in 1986 and a year
later, he packed up his things,
shipped his car and moved here
with his wife.
• He was hired by Orange County to work at the
Solid Waste Division as a Spotter. (maintenance
person) Jossie was later promoted to Operations
Specialist.
Jossie Viera – 20 Years
• As Acting Foreman, he was responsible for
meeting state requirements for recycling yard
waste and, as a team, his group exceeded the
quota and Jossie was nominated for Employee of
the Month.
• He is married to Rosalia and they have one
daughter: Crixly.
• Jossie loves going to garage sales, traveling and
especially cruising. *
Frank Heflin – 20 Years
• Frank was born in Phoenix, AZ
and moved to Orlando in 1966.
• He graduated from Mid-Florida
Technical School.
• He was hired by Orange
County in 1988 in the Resource
Recovery Department, now
Utilities - Solid Waste.
• Frank started as a Maintenance Technician, was
promoted to Equipment Mechanic in 1989 and
transferred to Fire Rescue in 1990 as a Fire
Apparatus Technician.
Frank Heflin – 20 Years
• In 1995, Frank returned to Utilities as an
Equipment Mechanic I and was promoted to
Equipment Mechanic II in 1998.
• Frank has one son: Clinton, 20, an Edgewater High
School graduate.
• In his spare time, Frank enjoys fishing and
photographing wild life. *
Utilities
Water Reclamation
David M. McNamara – 30 Years
• David was born and raised in
Orlando.
• He graduated from Boone High
School.
• Dave started with Orange
County in 1977, left and
returned in 1978.
• His first job was a Maintenance Person II working
on water and wastewater infrastructure.
• In 1980, Dave was promoted to Field Supervisor
and in 1990 to Utility Supervisor.
David McNamara – 30 Years
• In 1988, Dave won first place in the Florida State Video
Inspection Event at FPCA.
• He is also a member of the Water Environment Federation,
Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association,
and the National Association of Sewer Services
Companies.
• Dave holds the following certificates: Underground Utilities
Pipeline Contractors, Certified Trainer of Pipeline and
Manhole Assessment Certification Program, and DEP Level
l Water Distribution Operator License.
• Dave is currently engaged to his long time junior high
school sweetheart – Sherry.
• In his spare time, he enjoys the rivers of North Florida,
camping and the beach. *
Awards Presentation
Convention Center
Operations:
• Jan Addison
20 Years
Community & Environmental Services
Animal Services:
• Rhonda Reining
25 Years
Parks & Recreation:
• Kyle Kent
20 Years
Awards Presentation
Corrections
In-Custody Security:
• Lewis Morales
20 Years
Fire Rescue
Office of the Fire Marshal:
• William Bonta
25 Years
Awards Presentation
Utilities
Solid Waste:
• Oscar Ramos
• Jossie Viera
• Frank Heflin
20 Years
20 Years
20 Years
Water Reclamation:
• David McNamara
30 Years
Employee Service Awards
September 9, 2008