Employee Service Awards
February 21, 2012
Board of County
Commissioner’s
Employee Service
Awards
Today’s honorees are recognized for
outstanding service and dedication
Office of
Accountability
Information Systems &
Services
Lorenzo Williams - 20 Years
• Lorenzo was born in Leesburg,
graduated from Leesburg High
School and Florida A&M. He moved
to Orlando in 1981.
• He was hired in 1992 as a Fiscal
Officer in the Social Services
Division of Health and Family
Services.
• Lorenzo was promoted to Fiscal and Administrative
Coordinator in 1993 and Assistant Manager in 1994.
• Lorenzo worked with Parks and Recreation that year and
moved to Communications in 1999. He joined Public Safety
Communications in 2003 after a re-organization that moved
the 311 call center. That unit is now under ISS.
Lorenzo Williams - 20 Years
• Lorenzo was instrumental in the launch of the “Citizen’s
Action Link,” which later evolved into 3-1-1. He’s a founding
member of the Florida Statewide 3-1-1 Coalition and
contributing editor for the ICMA Toolkit for local
governments.
• Lorenzo has been married to Rosalyn for 28 years and they
have two children: Jessica, 27 and Tamara, 25. In his spare
time, Lorenzo enjoys playing bass guitar as an occasional
member of the Low Bid Band.
• He also volunteers with the Every Kid Outreach Program in
Eatonville. Lorenzo has been an Orange County Public
School volunteer for 10 years and he mentors at the Life
Center Church.
• Lorenzo was one of the YMCA’s Central Florida Adult
Achievers in 2003. *
Administrative
Services
Facilities Management
Michael O. Pachico
25 Years
• Mike was born in Orlando, raised
in Georgia and graduated from
Rising Fawn High School.
• He was awarded an apprenticeship
certificate for carpentry by the
State of Florida in 1984.
• Prior to joining Orange County, Mike built the large
fountain outside Florida Mall. He also built 2
zeppelins for EPCOT’s Journey Through Your
Imagination. He also built the pyramids at the Mexico
pavilion.
• Mike was hired in 1987 to work as a Carpenter with
Facilities Management.
Mike Pachico - 25 Years
• He was Employee of the Month in October 1993.
• Mike obtained a certificate in blueprint reading in
1984, attended Asbestos Awareness Training in
1996, and earned a Teamwork Certificate for work
completed at Corrections in 1998.
• Mike is a 4th degree black belt and holds 11 state
titles, 1 world championship and he’s the
undisputed Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion for
the State of Florida with 64 fights, 59 wins and only
2 losses.
• He has taught Karate to boys and girls ages 6-12.
• Mike was a contender with American Gladiator,
voted best jouster and he’s worked as a bodyguard
for many years. *
Administrative
Services
Department Office
John D. Terwilliger
20 Years
• John was born in Pittsburgh
and has lived in Connecticut,
Ohio and Indiana (His parents
kept moving, but he kept
finding them). John finally
settled in Orlando in 1992.
• He graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis,
the Indiana Governor’s Executive Development
Institute, the Harvard University Program for Senior
Executives of state and local governments and he
holds a Master’s of Corporate Real Estate from
CoreNet Global, a corporate real estate professional
organization.
John Terwilliger - 20 Years
• John was hired by Orange County in 1992 as the Manager of
Real Estate and was promoted to Director of Administrative
Support (now Administrative Services) in 1996.
• He has been involved in all major land acquisitions since 1992,
including Fire Rescue Headquarters, the Sheriff’s Central
Complex, the Convention Center expansion, IOC buildings and
many major road projects.
• John was instrumental in the construction and renovation of
the Medical Examiner’s Office, the Booking and Release
Center, numerous fire stations, the Magic gyms and the OC
Administration Center.
• On November 11, 2011 at 11:11 he married his beautiful bride
of now 102 days – Clerk of Courts Lydia Gardner and acquired
two great-children: Chris and Betsy and four grandchildren:
Bebe, Courtney, Haden and Lucy.
• In his spare time, John enjoys – no really loves – golf, supports
Butler basketball and spending time with his new wife. *
Community &
Environmental
Services
Cooperative Extension
Celeste T. White
20 Years
• Celeste was born in
Warrenton, PA and graduated
from the University of
Maryland in 1976. She moved
to Central Florida in 1982.
• She was hired in 1992 to work at the Commercial
Horticulture Extension with Orange County’s
Cooperative Extension Office.
• She has received numerous awards on the local,
state, regional and national level from the National
Association of County Agriculture Agents.
Celeste White - 20 Years
• In 2010, Celeste received the Friends of Our Urban Forest
Outstanding Professional from the Florida Urban Forestry
Council. She was also the National Association of County
Agriculture Agents Southern Region winner in Landscape
Horticulture.
• Celeste has co-hosted the Orange TV production of Central
Florida Gardening for 15 years.
• She has assisted with the development and revision of
Orange County’s fertilizer and water conservation
ordinances.
• She administers the Florida Green Industries Best
Management Certification Program and the Pesticide
Applicator and Testing Program.
• Celeste has one son: Dylan, 17. In her spare time she
enjoys hiking, biking and Orange County’s natural
resources. *
Fire Rescue
Operations
David W. Oliver
25 Years
• David was born in Tifton, GA and
moved to Central Florida in 1984.
• He graduated from Juanita High
School in Kirkland, WA. He
attended Western Kentucky
University and graduated from
Central Florida Fire Academy in
1986.
• David joined Orange County Fire Rescue in 1987.
He was promoted to Engineer in 1995 and to
Lieutenant in 2000.
David Oliver – 25 Years
• David was assigned to Special Operations after 9/11 and
he’s now the Senior Lieutenant in the program.
• He did two tours during the 1998 Brevard County brush
fires.
• David has been assigned as the Brush Fire Coordinator
since 2000.
• He has worked on standard operating procedures for
special operations, confined space and evidence collection.
• David has trained recruits on VMR and works as a trainer
with special operations.
• He has been married to Terri for 21 years and they have 3
children: Justin, Kayla, and Zachary.
• In his spare time, David enjoys music, working on the
computer and watching his children grow up. *
Walter E. Thiebauth
25 Years
• Walter was born in
Jacksonville and moved to
Casselberry in 1973.
• He graduated from Lake
Howell High School.
• Walter joined Orange County Fire Rescue in 1987
and became Paramedic certified in 1989.
• He was promoted to Engineer in 2001 and
Lieutenant in 2004.
Walter Thiebauth – 25 Years
• Walter started his career at Station 41 in Killarney,
moved to Station 50 in the Holden Heights area, and
is now serving the citizens of Zellwood.
• He spent two years in the training division and he’s a
member of the Critical Incident Stress Management
Team.
• Walter has been married to Kim for 9 years and he
has two children: Analyse, 14; and Adalyne, 6.
• In his spare time, he enjoys boating and outdoor fun
with his family. *
Mark A. Ratta
25 Years
• Mark was born in Lowell, MS and
moved to Winter Park in 1970.
• He graduated from Winter Park
High School, received his Fire
Certification from Seminole
Community College and his EMT
Certification from Valencia
Community College.
• He was hired by Orange County Fire Rescue in
1987 and became Paramedic certified in 1988.
• In 1991, Mark obtained his certification as a
Paramedic Instructor.
Mark Ratta – 25 Years
• Mark is both an instructor of Basic and Advanced Cardiac
Life Support.
• He was one of the first members of the Orange County Fire
Special Operations Unit.
• Mark was promoted to Lieutenant in 2001.
• He has received numerous letters of appreciation and
recognition for his outstanding service.
• Mark is married to Celia and has three daughters: Victoria,
Elisabeth, Rachel and one son: Ethan.
• He is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mt. Dora.
• Mark enjoys traveling with his family, woodworking and
model trains.
• His biggest accomplishment was to quit smoking in 2009. *
Andrew J. Horan
30 Years
• Andrew was born in Ocoee and
graduated from West Orange
High School.
• He worked with the Killarney Fire
Department after high school for
1 ½ years under the CETA
Program.
• Andrew attended the Fire Academy located near
the airport in 1979 to obtain his Fire Standards.
• He obtained his EMT certification in 1981.
Andrew Horan – 30 Years
• Andrew was promoted to Engineer in 2004.
• He was a Rescue Driver Instructor in 2008.
• Andrew has been stationed at several Orange
County Fire Stations over the course of 30 years.
• He has been married to Lynne for 24 years and
has two children: A.J., 21, attending UCF for
Criminology; and Ashley, 16, who is homeschooled.
• Andrew’s hobbies are hunting, fishing, family and
church. *
Growth
Management
Building Division
Lenroy Sylvester Hastings
20 Years
• Lenroy was born in Antigua,
West Indies and moved to the
U.S. in 1973.
• He graduated from All Saints
Secondary School in Antigua.
• Lenroy obtained his journeyman license in plumbing
in 1979, and became a Master RF Plumbing
Inspector/Reviewer in 1997. He holds a CFC State
Plumbing License.
• He was hired by Orange County in 1992 to work at
the Building Safety Division of Growth Management.
Lenroy Hastings – 20 Years
• Lenroy started with Orange County as a Plumbing
Inspector and was promoted to Plans Examiner in
2005.
• He worked for 13 years as a Plumbing Inspector,
and 7 years as a Plans Examiner.
• He has been married to Deborah for 35 years and
they have three daughters: Altarsha, Shelitha, and
Ayana.
• He enjoys volunteering his services to various
charities and his community and helping those less
fortunate.
• In his spare time, Lenroy enjoys antiquing. *
Public Works
Roads and Drainage
Leonard Anthony Malecki - 25 Years
• Leonard was born in Detroit,
MI and moved to Orlando in
1984.
• He graduated from St.
Ladislaus High School and
attended Wayne State
University and Valencia
Community College.
• Lenny is a State Certified Commercial License
Examiner and holds an inactive Real Estate
License.
• He was hired in 1986 to work at the Public Works
Water Management Office.
Leonard Malecki – 25 Years
• Leonard was originally hired as a maintenance
person, got promoted to Trades Helper on the spray
crew, Foreman on the tractor, hand, fence,
construction, drainwell and pump station crews.
• He became the Senior Foreman of the MSTU,
Citizen Response Coordinator, Contract
Administrator and he’s now serving as the MSTU
spray crew Foreman.
• Leonard was instrumental in serving in the Public
Works Field Operations Center for the 2004
hurricanes.
• In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, playing pool,
and riding his Harley Davidson. *
Awards Presentation
Office of Accountability
Information Systems and Services:
• Lorenzo Williams
20 Years
Administrative Services
Facilities Management:
• Michael Pachico
25 Years
Department Office:
• John Terwilliger
20 Years
Awards Presentation
Community & Environmental Services
Cooperative Extension:
• Celeste White
20 Years
Fire Rescue
Operations:
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David Oliver
Walter Thiebauth
Mark Ratta
Andrew Horan
25 Years
25 Years
25 Years
30 Years
Awards Presentation
Growth Management
Building:
• Lenroy Hastings
20 Years
Public Works
Roads and Drainage:
• Leonard Malecki
25 Years
Employee Service Awards
February 21, 2012