Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen announced awards for employees of the year in each of the divisions within the Sheriff’s Office. These awards recognize outstanding performance and dedication by employees who go above and beyond the call of duty in serving the citizens of Hamilton County. Nominations are submitted by peers and co-workers who identify those around them that excel in the performance of their jobs and deserve to be recognized for their superior work.
Sheriff’s Office employees of the year for 2014 are:
Civilian Division – Shasta Decker
Corrections Division – Joel Stubblefield
Juvenile Division – Patrick McLoughlin
Merit Division – Kevin Crask
Reserve Division – Joe Faucett
Several officers and employees were also recognized for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office and to the citizens of Hamilton County. Recipients of service awards include:
5 years: Rachel Bentley, Robert Chandler, Joseph Dorsey, Todd Franklin, David Needham, and Robert Simmons
10 years: Scott Hazel, William Inglis, Ryan Meier, Brian Niec, and Robert D. Stevens, II
15 years: Sean Bauer, Tami Knauer, Tom Rogers, and Tonya Wright
20 years: Kevin Fessel, Laura Krieg, James Mann, and Todd Rees
