[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”347918″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Award Luncheon” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55|text_align:center|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Thursday, January 23, 2020
Serra Center in Camarillo” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”2019 Management Council Awards Program” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Here we recognize the nominees and award recipients for the 2019 Management Council Awards Program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovation” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient: Tony Sheppard: Public Works” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”352296″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominee(s)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Rebecca Evans, Human Services Agency
Jamal Ghazaleh, Department of Airports
Jeff Pratt, Public Works Agency
Nancy Schram, Library Services Agency
Tony Sheppard, Public Works Agency
Shelley Townley, Human Services Agency
Josiah Vencel, Employees’ Retirement Association[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Tony is Public Works’ IT Manager and is an expert at creating solutions for issues ranging from tracking homeless encampments to automating safety reporting forms. For example, instead of spending county funds for agency purchasing software, Tony developed a Purchase Request SharePoint site featuring a user-friendly request form and a logical workflow through multiple approvers. This solution is so effective that many agencies have asked Tony to help them set up their own site using SharePoint. Tony is known for developing cost-effective, efficient solutions that exceed expectations. He is an innovator because he is never satisfied with “good enough.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Integrity” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient: Chuck Alvarez, Public Works” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”352291″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominee(s)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Chuck Alvarez, Public Works Agency
Renee Higgins, Health Care Agency
Tracy McAulay, County Executive Office
Erin Olivera, Health Care Agency
Rigoberto Vargas, Health Care Agency[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Chuck is Public Works’ Real Estate Services Manager and has served the county and our community for 30 years. Each year, Chuck oversees over $20 million dollars of real estate transactions for Ventura County. He carries out each transaction with the highest integrity, protecting the County while also respecting the other party: Chuck takes great care in explaining rules and processes to community members who are new to government real estate transactions. Chuck is humble, kind, and giving. A member of his local school board, active in his church, he puts his legendary baking skills to work each year so staff members can attend the holiday party free of charge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Superior Customer Service” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient: Kelly Akers, CEO’s Office” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”352294″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominee(s)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Kelly Akers, County Executive Office
Ana-Alicia Castro, Department of Airports
Kristina Colton, Public Works Agency
Susan Curtis, Resource Management Agency
John Lin, Information Technology Services
Christopher Melton, General Services Agency
Randy Perez, Health Care Agency
Diana Zenner, Health Care Agency[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]As a Personnel Analyst for the CEO’s office, Kelly never misses an opportunity to make people smile on the roughest days of the week (namely Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)! Her emails with adorable animal memes serve a dual purpose: providing a quick, stress-reducing smile as well as a gentle reminder of looming deadlines. Kelly’s optimism and enthusiasm positively affect everyone she works with. She responds to questions promptly and concisely, and readily shares her knowledge with her colleagues and customers. She finds a way to be positive and cheerful at all times, always providing the best customer service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Best Kept Secret” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient: Jorge Bonilla, General Services Agency” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”352292″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominee(s)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Jorge Bonilla, General Services Agency
Elizabeth Huff, Resource Management Agency
Anna Kumor, County Executive Office
Evelina Malejewska, Sheriff’s Office
Leticia Ortega, Human Services Agency
Dan Powell, Health Care Agency
Erin Powers, Department of Airports
Junelyn Segui, Sheriff’s Office
Derek Stalcup, Library Services Agency
Scott Walker, Sheriff’s Office
Daniel Walsh, Public Works Agency
Susan White Wood, Health Care Agency[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]As GSA’s Fleet Operations Manager, Jorge Bonilla has shown himself to be an outstanding problem solver. His “outside-the-box” thinking has resulted in significant cost savings and increased emergency readiness. For example, he custom built a Mass Casualty Incident Bus for county EMS, saving that department 200 thousand dollars. Jorge’s attitude is “every job is my job” and he never passes the buck. He does not seek attention, yet those who have worked with him know he is the one to call if you need a creative, cost-effective solution.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Mentoring” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient: Kathy Mulford, Behavioral Health” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”352293″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominee(s)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Jason Arimura, Health Care Agency
Rosanna Bati, County Executive Office
Michelle Calder, Human Services Agency
Lucy Marrero, Health Care Agency
Kathy Mulford, Health Care Agency
Chris Rosa, Health Care Agency
Heather Sumagaysay, Ventura County Fire Department
Shelley Townley, Human Services Agency[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Kathy Mulford has over 20 years of public sector experience. She is committed to developing the next generation of Behavioral Health Department leaders and has mentored a half a dozen employees in recent years – All who have been promoted to department management positions. Kathy is a supportive manager who leads by example. Her authentic leadership style results in meaningful, trusting relationships that enhance her department’s professionalism and effectiveness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Rising Star” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23052e97″ google_fonts=”font_family:Pacifico%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Recipient: Robert Crawford, General Services Agency” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”352295″][vc_custom_heading text=”Nominee(s)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:14|text_align:left|color:%233494d2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Robert Crawford, General Services Agency
Madeline Herrle, Department of Airports
Jessica Hill, Health Care Agency
Melinda Rivera-Rendon, Sheriff’s Office[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]As GSA’s Fleet Services Manager, Robert created a program which turns raw fleet vehicle usage data into a report that guides vehicle use, purchase, and replacement – resulting in significant cost savings to the County. Robert was trained as an accountant, not a fleet professional. Nevertheless, through research, diligence, and vision, he single-handedly created a report that will result in millions of dollars in County savings in the years to come. Robert’s report is so effective that it will be presented to a statewide GSA conference later this year. Robert’s determination to leverage the power of existing data in a new way makes him a Rising Star.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]