December 13, 2018 -  Mayor Tom Henry today hosted a special ceremony to recognize milestone years of service for 33 exceptional City of Fort Wayne employees.

“I appreciate the outstanding efforts of our City government employees,” said Mayor Henry. “The 33 employees we’re honoring today are true professionals and outstanding members of our community. We’re fortunate to have such dedicated public servants who are committed to meeting the needs of residents, businesses and neighborhoods. They are truly making a meaningful difference in our City.”

The following individuals were honored today:

40 years
Joyce Gebhard, Parking Administration
Keith Oberlin, Fire Department
Tyrone Woods, Street Department

35 years
Brian Burton, Police Department
Charles Christman, Parks & Recreation Maintenance
Elaine Collins, Water Maintenance
Phyllis Davis, Street Light Operations
Rick Hemsoth, Parks & Recreation Golf Pro
Carlos Mauricio, Water Maintenance
Paul Smith, Police Department
Vernon Torres, Police Department

30 years
Jill Bowyer, Parks & Recreation Marketing
Diane Brown, Law Department
Sharon Davis, Neighborhood Code
Deborah Dierkes, Parks & Recreation Landscape & Horticulture
Gregory Moring, Traffic Engineering Sign/Signal
Susan Rarey, Consolidated Communication Partnership (911)
Steven Tate, Water Pollution Control Maintenance
Corinne Trevino, Police Department
Ericka Wallace, City Utilities Capital Asset Manager
Gregory Weisser, Controller’s Office

25 years
Stefanie Stabler, Water Pollution Control Maintenance
Joseph Conwell, Street Department
Bridget Glaser, Police Department|
Timothy Hannon, Police Department
Roger Hormann, Water Pollution Control Maintenance
Gerald Hoy, Parks & Recreation Maintenance
Michael Lansaw, Street Department
Sheryl Lauderdale, Police Department
William O’Dell, Water Pollution Control Maintenance
Stephen Reed, Police Department
Monica Reyes, Water Pollution Control Maintenance
Mary Jane Slaton, City Utilities Policy/Planning