Ellis County honors employees for years of dedicated service and achievements

The Ellis County Commission meeting held on February 12, 2025, began with a recognition ceremony honoring employees for their years of service to the county. The meeting highlighted the dedication of various staff members across multiple departments, celebrating milestones ranging from 8 to 40 years of employment.

The ceremony commenced with the acknowledgment of employees who have served for 10 years, including members from the Fire Department, IT Department, Environmental Services, and Public Works. Notable names included Austin Tammen, Ben Metlin, and Justin Craig, among others.

Following this, the Commission recognized employees with 15 years of service, which featured individuals such as Cole Dingus and Cammie Weber from the Fire Department and EMS. The meeting continued with acknowledgments for 20 years of service, where Garrett Brennan from the Sheriff’s Office and Kay Roar from Solid Waste were honored.

The recognition extended to those celebrating 25 years, including Danita Schroeder from EMS and Gary Haas from Noxious Weed. The ceremony culminated with the acknowledgment of employees who have dedicated 30, 35, and 40 years to Ellis County, with Chris Von Lintel from Public Works being celebrated for his remarkable 40-year tenure.

Additionally, the meeting included the presentation of KAC awards for employees reaching specific milestones. The 8-year KAC awards were given to Bridal Park and Ty McCullough from the Sheriff’s Office, while Becky Shoemaker and Brian Meiss received 16-year awards.

The meeting concluded with a call for applause to honor the commitment and service of all recognized employees, reflecting the county's appreciation for their contributions over the years. Overall, the ceremony served as a reminder of the dedicated workforce that supports the Ellis County community.