Employee News Page

Here you can find news on just a few of Urbana's outstanding employees!

2011 Employees of the Year

  • City Clerk/Executive Departments: Tony Weck, Administrative Assistant II.
  • Community Development Services Department: Stephen Chrisman, Housing Inspector.
  • Finance Department: Patty Smith, Document Technician.
  • Fire Department: Kyle Hensch, Fire Lieutenant.
  • Sworn Officer of the Year, Police Department: Tim McNaught, Police Officer.
  • Police Civilan Employee of the Year, Police Department: Sherrill Mohr, Police Services Representative.
  • Public Works Department: Entire Department Staff.
  • Safety Award: Shawn Green, Equipment Operator.

News article: Urbana Firefighter Found Elusive Blaze

News article: Urbana Firefighters Rescue Man in Wheelchair, Child

2010 Employees of the Year

  • Rhonda Collins, Benefits Coordinator, City Clerk/Executive Departments.
  • Jeff Engstrom, Planner, Community Development Department.
  • Jason Liggett, UPTV Production/Outreach Assistant, Finance Department.
  • Matt Ritchie, Fire Fighter, Fire Department.
  • Allen Johnston, Police Officer, Sworn Officer of the Year, Police Department.
  • Dennis Shadix, Landscape Recycling Center Aide, Public Works Department.

Hochhalter Named 2010 Advocacy ACE

Congratulations to Anna Hochhalter, who was named the 2010 Arts Advocacy ACE award winner. 6th Annual ACE Awards

Changes in the Urbana Police Department

New Urbana assistant chief 'excited' about challenges

Connolly confirmed as next police chief in Urbana

2009 Employees of the Year

  • Joan Ryan, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk/Executive Departments
  • Lisa Karcher, Planner, Community Development Department
  • Michelle Higar, Account Clerk, Finance Department
  • Greg Ritchie, Fire Fighter, Fire Department
  • John Lockard, Evidence Technician, Civilian Employee of the Year, Police Department
  • Shaun Cook, Police Officer, Sworn Officer of the Year, Police Department
  • Kate Brickman, Administrative Assistant, Public Works Department

2009 Mayor's Merit Award Recipients

Beginning in 2009, Mayor Laurel Prussing established the Mayor's Merit Award to recognize those employees who have demonstrated extraordinary service in their field.  The inaugural winners of this prestiguous award are:

  • John Lockard, Evidence Technician, Police Department
  • Randy Cox, Meter Maintenance Technician, Public Works
  • Jerry Rabbit, Meter Maintenance Technician, Public Works

 Safety Award Winner

  • Sylvia Morgan, Police Sergeant

 

Last updated on Dec 02, 2011 (Created on Oct 19, 2009) – Author: ElizabethD