Orange County BCC
Service Awards
December 1, 2015
County Administration
Nancy M. McKinnon
20 Years
Nancy M. McKinnon – 20 Years
 Nancy is an Administrative Assistant for the County
Administrator/County Mayor’s Office.
 She started with Orange County in 1995 as a Medical
Clerk in Corrections.
 In 1996, she was promoted to the County
Administrator’s Office as a Senior Clerk Typist,
Secretary, and then Administrative Assistant at the
front desk for the County Administrator/County
Mayor’s Office. She has been a member of their team
for 19 + years.
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Nancy M. McKinnon – 20 Years
 She was the Emergency Responder for her office from
1996 – 2005.
 She participated in the Citizens Academy, Fire
Academy, Employee Academy and the Sheriff’s
Academy.
 Nancy has had the opportunity to have worked under
four Orange County Mayor’s Administrations.
 In her leisure time, she enjoys watching old movies,
old cartoons, shopping and visiting with friends and
family.
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Administrative Services
Facilities Management
Valerie N. Marrow
25 Years
Valerie N. Marrow – 25 Years
 Valerie is a Senior CADD Technician.
 She started with Orange County in 1990 at Animal
Control.
 In 1992, she was hired by Utilities as a Senior Clerk and
was later promoted to a CADD Tech.
 While at Utilities, she assisted on a project to transition
from paper work orders to a computerized system.
 In 2002, she was hired at Facilities Management as a
Senior CADD Tech.
 She holds a CPR and First Aid certification.
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Valerie N. Marrow – 25 Years
 She was recognized for her problem solving approach
to Sanitary Sewer Overflow and for providing
community assistance during the Hurricanes in 2004.
 She also organized all of the plans and blueprints for
County buildings in a database on the shared drive to
provide easy access for others. She kept the database
up-to-date for use in building projects such as
renovations.
 She participates in many charity runs for children. She
also supports local nonprofit organizations such as Toys
for Tots, Boggy Creek Camp, Teacher’s School Supply
Drive and United Way.
*
Mark R. Tompkins
30 Years
Mark R. Tompkins – 30 Years
 Mark is a Senior Operations Technician.
 He was hired by Orange County in 1985 with Facilities
Management as a Trades Helper and worked his way
up to Maintenance Technician, Plumber I and
Operations Technician I.
 He has worked at the 33rd District (Corrections
Facilities) all but a year and a half of his 30 years with
Orange County.
 This year he was part of the 33rd District United Way
Creeper race where his team took third place. Go Madd
Dogs!
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Mark R. Tompkins – 30 Years
 During his Orange County career he has continued his
education and participated in the following trainings:
 Golf Cart Safety
 Hand and Power Tools
 Southern Folger Detention Equipment Door training
 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection training
 Environmental Awareness and Safety training
 OSHA Asbestos Awareness training
 Arc Flash Protection
 In his spare time, he enjoys playing in the orchestra at
his church, 1st Baptist Sweetwater in Longwood.
*
Convention Center
Event Operations
Robert J. Williams
20 Years
Robert J. Williams – 20 Years
 Robert is a Technician III.
 He started with Orange County in 1995 as a Technician I
with the Event Utilities Department.
 Robert was promoted to Tech II after just one year of
employment.
 He was responsible for providing, installing and
dismantling temporary electrical, plumbing and
compressed air services for the incoming trade shows
that exhibit at the Center.
 Robert is a Certified Guest Service Professional by the
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute.
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Robert J. Williams – 20 Years
 He has worked with the Exhibitor Services staff for the
past 12 years providing technical support and overall
customer service to exhibitors for all upcoming shows.
 He was recognized for his Distinguished Service during
the 2004 Hurricane Season.
 Over the years, he has received numerous letters of
appreciation from clients for his extensive support
during trade shows.
 In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and cooking.
*
Convention Center
Facility Operations
Elizabeth C. Frias
20 Years
Elizabeth C. Frias – 20 Years
 Elizabeth is a Contract Supervisor at Orange County
Convention Center.
 She studied Business Administration at the University
of Tennessee and received her MBA with Nova
Southeastern University.
 Elizabeth initially started her Orange County career in
1995 as a Distribution Facility Supervisor.
 She was the Divisional Employee of the Quarter in
1998.
 In 2010, she was a member of the Tourism Orlando
Leadership Program.
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Elizabeth C. Frias – 20 Years
 She was promoted to Contract Supervisor within the
OCCC.
 In her spare time, she enjoys photography and
spending time with her husband and dog, Dixie (who
was adopted from Orange County Animal Services).
 She is a member of Peace United Methodist Church in
Orlando.
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Community, Environmental &
Development Services
Code Enforcement
Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr.
20 Years
Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. – 20 Years
 Wilbert is a Code Enforcement Officer.
 He started his Orange County career in 1995 at Animal
Services.
 He was promoted from an Animal Service Officer to a
Correctional Officer to a Code Enforcement Officer.
 He represented Florida in assisting Puerto Rico’s problem
with their stray animal population problems and was
featured on News Channels 2, 6 and 9.
 He was recognized as Animal Service Officer of the Year for
the State of Florida.
 While at Corrections, he received accolades for discovering
drugs during a shakedown raid in an inmate cell.
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Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr. – 20 Years
 During his time at Code Enforcement, he earned two
quarterly W.O.W. awards.
 The Apopka Chief featured him in an article on the most
tagged junk vehicles in an operation.
 In 2013, he was recognized with the Mayor’s Outstanding
award for going above and beyond the call of duty. He
earned the Holden Heights Community Award two
consecutive years for his hard work in the community.
 He has volunteered his music business for countless
events. He also volunteers with feed the homeless
programs, youth and family services children’s volunteer
program and community cleanups.
*
Community, Environmental &
Development Services
Parks & Recreation
David R. Linck
35 Years
David R. Linck – 35 Years
 David is a Parks Specialist at the Tibet Butler Preserve.
 He was hired by Orange County Government in 1980 in
the Parks and Recreation Division as a Park Technician.
 He received the Employee of the Quarter W.O.W. award
and he earned the Employee of the Month award in
September of 2007.
 David has worked for Parks and Recreation for all 35
years of his Orange County career.
 He has worked at several different parks around the
county during his tenure.
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David R. Linck – 35 Years
 He worked at Kelly Park from 1980 to 1983, Moss Park
from 1983 to 1985, Downey Park from 1985 to 1992,
Warren Park 1992 to 1999, Downey Park again in 1999
through 2002 and Tibet Butler Preserve 2002 to present.
 In his spare time, David enjoys going to car shows,
collecting NFL, baseball and NBA cards and bird
watching.
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Corrections
Community Corrections
Shanqueta Y. Ashley
25 Years
Shanqueta Y. Ashley – 25 Years
 Shanqueta is a Senior Community Corrections Officer.
 She was hired by Orange County Government in 1990 in
the Corrections Department and worked as a Control
Desk Monitor.
 In 1995, Shanqueta moved to the Juvenile Assessment
Center to work as a Youth Care Officer.
 In 1997, she became a Certified Corrections Officer.
 In 2001, Shanqueta became a Community Corrections
Officer and in 2012 she was promoted to a Senior
Community Corrections Officer.
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Shanqueta Y. Ashley – 25 Years
 Shanqueta received the Star Award, Scholastic
Achievement Award for highest Academic Achievement
of the Corrections Academy from 1997 - 2002.
 She served as an Acting Unit Supervisor from July 2013 August 2014 in the Probation Unit.
 Shanqueta actively volunteers with the Second Harvest
Food Bank and UCF in collaboration with Straight Street
Orlando to feed the homeless in Downtown Orlando.
 She also serves as the Child Protections Administrator
for Agape Perfecting Praise and Worship Center under
Pastor Sharon Riley.
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Corrections
In-Custody Support Services
Isidro J. Iglesias
30 Years
Isidro J. Iglesias – 30 Years
 Isidro is a Correctional Officer.
 He was hired by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at the
Main Facility in 1985.
 During his career he worked in various areas including
Corrections facilities at the Main, Horizon, Genesis
Facilities, Perimeter, Medical Office, Medical Transport,
Corrections Recruiting, SRT, Laundry, Recreation and
Maintenance.
 Isidro earned an Award of Excellence for hiring new
recruits.
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Isidro J. Iglesias – 30 Years
 He was also recognized with a Meritorious Award for
saving an attempted suicide by a juvenile.
 In his spare time, he enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, the
beach and traveling.
*
Fire Rescue
Fire Infrastructure Support
Mike L. McDowell
30 Years
Mike L. McDowell – 30 Years
 Mike is a Fire Apparatus Tech I.
 He was hired by Orange County in 1985.
 He holds Emergency Vehicle Technician and Automotive
Service Excellence certifications.
 While on call he performed CPR on a man involved in a
head-on collision on Interstate 4 until the medics arrived.
The Fire Chief received a letter of gratitude from family
members and Michael was recognized for his help during
the accident.
 He has volunteered with other fire rescue departments
within Florida such as Brevard and Seminole County.
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Mike L. McDowell – 30 Years
 He received a certificate of appreciation from Brevard
County Public Safety for relieving the only mechanic on
their staff during the fires of 1998 and even received a
personal letter of appreciation from the mechanic’s family.
 The State of Florida recognized him with a Distinguished
Service Award during Operation Firestorm and he also
received a Distinguished Service award during the 2004
Hurricane Season.
 In 2005, he was on the taskforce that provided support and
equipment during Hurricane Katrina for 10 days serving
the citizens of Louisiana and Mississippi.
 In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, health and
fitness and time with his family and friends.
*
Public Works
Stormwater Management
Daniel Miller
20 Years
Daniel Miller – 20 Years
 Danny is a Spray Technician with the Stormwater
Management Division.
 He was hired in 1995 as a Maintenance Person I at the
Three Points Maintenance Unit.
 In 1997, he became a Trades Helper on the Spray Crew
and then an Equipment Operator III.
 Shortly after that he was promoted to Spray Technician
where he maintains stormwater canals throughout
Orange County.
 Danny has been a licensed herbicide applicator for over
15 years.
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Daniel Miller – 20 Years
 Danny is member of the Pine Castle Moose Lodge and
the American Legion.
 In his spare time, Danny enjoys custom woodworking
and even has a shop at home. He also enjoys raising
tropical fish.
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Utilities
Customer Service
Carmen V. Ross
30 Years
Carmen V. Ross – 30 Years
 Carmen is a Lead Cashier.
 She started with Orange County in 1985 in the Law
Library and her first job was a Clerk II.
 From 1988-1992 Carmen worked in the Building
Department and from 1992-2002 she was a Customer
Service Representative and Lead Cashier for Utilities
Customer Service.
 In May 2002, Carmen was awarded the Star Performer of
the Month and she completed the Utilities Counterfeit
Bill program.
 In 2005, she completed the Supervisory Development
program.
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Carmen V. Ross – 30 Years
 In 2011 and 2015, Carmen earned the Twinkling Star
Performer Award.
 She is an Orange County Government Emergency
Responder working in the Call Center.
 Carmen is dedicated to serving the community through
her work at her church, True Deliverance Center.
 In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her
family, singing, shopping and gardening.
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Awards Presentation
County Administration:
 Nancy M. McKinnon
20 Years
Administrative Services:
Facilities Management:
 Valerie N. Marrow
 Mark R. Tompkins
25 Years
30 Years
Awards Presentation
Convention Center:
Event Operations:
 Robert J. Williams
Facility Operations:
 Elizabeth C. Frias
20 Years
20 Years
Community, Environmental & Development Services:
Code Enforcement:
 Wilbert A. Ventura, Jr.
20 Years
Awards Presentation
Parks & Recreation:
 David R. Linck
35 Years
Corrections:
Community Corrections:
 Shanqueta Y. Ashley
25 Years
In-Custody Support Services:
 Isidro J. Iglesias
30 Years
Awards Presentation
Fire Rescue:
Fire Infrastructure Support:
 Mike L. McDowell
30 Years
Public Works:
Stormwater Management:
 Daniel L. Miller
20 Years
Utilities:
Customer Service:
 Carmen V. Ross
30 Years
Orange County BCC
Service Awards
December 1, 2015