May 2012
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Belinda McGhie, Information Technology,
Project Manager, leads the Time and Attendance project,
which is a high-profile and complex process that will change how we
keep track of employees' payroll information. Known for her zealous
project management skills, Belinda has moved this critical project
to the first-ever competitive sealed proposal (CSP). She has served
the City of Tulsa for nearly 12 years and has recently earned her
PMP certification, which demonstrates her commitment to delivering
quality service to the citizens of Tulsa.
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Chief Mike Mallory, Tulsa Fire
Department, Physical Resource Chief, has served the City
of Tulsa for nearly 22 years. He oversees and maintains 20 fire
stations, purchases all fire apparatus, tools, bunker gear, and
manages the fire department garage for apparatus repairs. He is
known for his knowledge and experience with City purchasing
requirements and has assisted many City departments in their
purchases. He was instrumental in researching and recommending the
purchase of firefighting props for the new Regional Fire Training
Center. His coworkers greatly appreciate his dedicated efforts as a
public servant and for taking on additional work - all with a great
attitude.
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Eric Lee, Solid Waste Services, Field
Customer Service Manager, works tirelessly to ensure
citizens are informed and educated about the proposed changes
to Tulsa's new trash system. He has remained positive,
patient and upbeat to his staff and the public alike through this
process. He has been a devoted City employee for the past 16 years
and has remained positive, patient and upbeat to his staff and the
public alike through the process of working through the changes in
the City's trash system. He is always responsive to the citizens of
Tulsa when they have a question or concern about the new trash
service.
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February 2011
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Thomas Chandler, Streets and Stormwater, Public
Facilities Maintenance, played a vital role in making the
required improvements so that the Tulsa Zoo could retain its
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation. He also
worked diligently with ONG during the 2010 Christmas weekend to
restore heat in the lion exhibit. Thomas was also instrumental in
making temporary repairs to several zoo buildings which lost heat
during February's record cold temperatures and has ordered new
regulators to prevent this from recurring in the future.
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Jennifer Mansell, a 25-year veteran Tulsa
Police Officer made an immediate impact during her service as
Tulsa's first downtown safety liaison. She regularly befriended and
welcomed homeless people to her place in Talala in order to give
them a sense of what a real home was like.
She juggled her career as a police officer with a nine-year
fight against breast cancer and was the personification of a public
servant who truly exemplified the spirit and dedication of the
Tulsa Blue award.
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November 2010
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Valerie Gerhart, Finance, is a dedicated and
loyal Payroll employee who is extremely helpful and patient with
employees who have questions about payroll. She also makes time to
provide training for others and never displays a negative attitude
when called upon for assistance.
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Jane Dale, Finance, provides excellent service
to the Sales Tax Overview Committee in spite of budget reductions
and has stepped up to keep the Finance Department efficient by
assuming the responsibilities for an eliminated position while
continuing her previously assigned duties.
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Gerald Bender, Legal Department, has the
difficult task of supporting all labor relations activity and
issues for the City's multiple bargaining groups. He is a tireless
worker, often working 12-hour days and more to ensure the Legal
Department operates and performs it Charter mandated duties.
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Frank Gallagher, Tulsa Parks
Department, was instrumental in transforming the Henthorne
Recreation Center into a viable and exciting theatre space. He is
an inspiring teacher and director and received first place in the
Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence "Outstanding Production" for
2009. He is also recognized as one of Tulsa's best theatre
directors.
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August 2010
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Charles Mayfield, Public Works Water
Distribution has proven to be an excellent employee and
operator of the leak detection equipment who is always willing to
do whatever is needed to get the job done. He also worked hard to
resolve a citizen's problem after others had given up and was
nominated by this citizen for his exceptional customer
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Ruth Hill, Information Technology Senior
Systems Analyst continuously demonstrates ingenuity and
creativity in developing solutions to maximize productivity and
efficiency in her department. She is deeply committed to providing
outstanding customer service and satisfaction in everything she
does. She also offers assistance and education for her peers, and
always leads by example. |
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Jeannie Paxman, Public Works Customer
Service Representative, is in the unenviable position of
being the last stop for unsatisfied customers and is fair, patient,
professional and compassionate under difficult circumstances. She
is often called upon to assist other work groups with problem
resolution while practicing exceptional customer service with an
energetic and positive attitude. |
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Lee Dawes, Public Works
Water Distribution was selected for this honor because of
his skills in taking the new logger program to the next level and
making it a huge success. He also diligently worked to resolve a
citizen's problem by going the extra mile after others had given up
and was nominated by this citizen for his exceptional customer
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July 2009
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Donna Richey, Finance/
Revenue Collections & Enforcement Administrator was
selected for this program because of the excellent way she has
handled calls from property owners in regards to the ballpark
construction on top of numerous duties added to her position. Her
coworkers agree she has handled everything with great eloquence and
grace, while displaying a positive attitude. Stephanie Roudabush, a
fellow employee said, "Donna is always smiling and making
everyone's day better with her positive attitude and encouragement.
She stays late to make sure that her projects are finished on time
and are of the highest quality." |
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Ken Neal, Information Technology/Voice
Services Section Head played a vital role in moving
Utilities Services to the new City Hall at One Technology Center.
He is widely known for his professionalism in helping all of the
sections he serves, spending many hours resolving issues. Ken is a
valued source of information regarding his adopted systems at One
Technology Center and according to coworker, Edward Lydens, "Mr.
Neal should be recognized for what he does and the value he brings
to the City of Tulsa that can't always be measured by stats." |
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Shawn Flaherty, Information Technology/Computer Support
LAN Associate Consultant is well-known for providing
excellent customer service to City employees. The Legal Department
offered high praise for Shawn's dedication, especially during a
past holiday weekend where he worked from the afternoon until
nearly 11 p.m. to resolve a problem. Deirdre Dexter, Legal
Department director, said, "It's not just legal 'management' that
receives Shawn's professional, friendly and high-quality service
and attention. Every member of the legal department who has needed
assistance has remarked on how great Shawn is."
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Kathryn Bell, Tulsa Police Department/
Forensic Nursing Administrator will mark 15 years at TPD
this coming December. She currently serves as the department's
S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) coordinator and has made
vast improvements to the S.A.N.E. program and to facilities used at
Hillcrest Hospital, as well as implementing a program for pediatric
S.A.N.E. exams, extending the value of the S.A.N.E. program to
children in the Tulsa area. Kathy has also been instrumental in
initiating and implementing a program to medically assist and
examine children victimized in Methamphetamine Labs, as well as
helping victims of Domestic Violence receive medical and
evidentiary follow up at the Family Safety Center. Kathy has proven
multi-tasking skills and has amazed her coworkers and the citizens
of Tulsa with her dedicated efforts at improving the lives of crime
victims. Sgt. Mark Mears said, "Kathy does an amazing job and while
she toils away, she makes us all look good. If you know her, you
find that no matter what daunting task is given her, no matter what
difficulty befalls her, she is always ready to help and she does so
with a smile; a positive attitude and a drive that makes us proud
to know her." |
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Joey Phillips, 911 Public Safety/PSC
Telecommunicator (Police and Fire Dispatcher) is the
guiding force behind the 911 Public Service Communications booth at
Hallowzooeen. For the past four years, Joey has organized,
choreographed, recorded music, built sets and props, designed
costumes, and selected the theme, bringing 911 employees, Tulsa Zoo
employees and Zoo Friends, and many others together - all for the
sake of the Zoo's annual fundraiser. Joey's tremendous investment
of personal time (including the use of a week of his vacation
time), imagination, his own money, and infectious zeal has raised
the bar for Hallowzooeen entertainment at this well-attended and
family oriented event. "Without Joey Phillips' indefatigable
leadership and enthusiasm," said coworker Kathleen Bradford, "this
would be just another boring booth with people handing out candy.
Instead, he has turned it into a place where kids stand
open-mouthed with wonder at the dancing and lip-synching
entertainers." |
August 2008
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Eddy Tijerina, Human Resources/Safety and
Health
Eddy began his employment with the City in the Parks Department
as a Gardner I. He promoted several times within Parks before
moving over to Human Resources as a Safety & Health Specialist
II in October 2001. One year later Eddy promoted to Senior
Safety Coordinator where he leads a team of Safety & Health
Specialists as well as a Heavy Equipment Training Development
Specialist. Eddy oversees the Safety section and all heavy
equipment training for all non-sworn departments. He also
provides consultative safety services to all City departments.
Eddy has worked with employees moving into new desks and workspaces
at One Technology Center to ensure all chairs and equipment have an
ergonomic fit. He has conducted 83 actual ergonomic evaluations at
City Hall since April and led the effort to ensure that all
employees received training around "Committing to an Ergonomic Fit"
in all City Hall move orientation sessions. |
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Skipper Bain, Tulsa Police Department/Special
Events
Skipper Bain has 30 years of service with the Tulsa Police
Department. He has received several commendations from citizens in
his role as the Special Events Coordinator on behalf of the City of
Tulsa. In the time Skipper has worked in this capacity, he has
supported over 2,000 events working closely with neighborhoods,
non-profits and citizens.
Skipper is the person who is responsible to see that every
detail gets taken care of in planning the use of streets and other
aspects of special events. This involves many meetings with event
staff, event administrators and any other entity that requires his
expertise.
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