County Administrator Randy Oliver and Commissioners; Brian Coleman, and Ron Kitchen recognized years of employee service at a recent breakfast held at the Historic Old Courthouse in Inverness on Thursday, July 27, 2017. The following employees were honored for their service and dedication to Citrus County:

5 Year

Benjamin Kampschroer, Hired on May 21, 2012 as a Part-time Library Aide in Community Services, Library Services. He is currently a Library Communications Facilitator.

Johanna Wheeler, Hired on June 28, 2012 as a Lifeguard in Community Services, Parks and Recreations.

Debbie Reilly, Hired on July 30, 2012 as a Librarian II in Community Services, Library Services. She is currently a Library Manager.

10 Year

Barbara Young, Hired on June 2, 2007 as Grounds Maintenance Worker in Community Services, Parks and Recreations. She is currently a Community Center Aide.

Susan Mutschler, Hired on June 30, 2007 as a Librarian II in Community Services, Library Services. She is currently a Library Manager.

15 Year

Robert Becktel, Hired on May 6, 2002 as a Maintenance Worker in Public Works, Road Maintenance. He is currently a Medium Equipment Operator.

Deborah Grosskopf, Hired on May 1, 2002 as a Deputy Clerk I for the Clerk of Courts. She is currently a Senior Customer Service Representative, Management and Budget.

Matthew Malek, Hired on May 6, 2002 as a Maintenance Worker in Public Works, Road Maintenance. He is currently a Maintenance Technician.

Kimberly Slater, Hired on July 8, 2002 as a Receptionist in Growth Management, Building Division. She is currently a Development Review Permitting Specialist.

20 Year

Lori Howerton, Hired on May 5, 1997 as a Secretary in Public Works, Utilities Division. She is currently a Utility Accounts Analyst.

Martin Story, Hired on May, 1 1997 as an Equipment Services Worker in Public Works, Fleet Management. He is currently a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

James Baird, Hired on June 30, 1997 as Plans Examiner in Growth Management, Building Division. He is currently the Assistant Building Division Director.

Paul Yetton, Hired on July 30, 1997 as a Building Maintenance Work in Public Works, Facilities Management. He is currently a Facilities Management Unit Supervisor.

30 Year

Michael Bagley, Hired on June 29, 1987 as a Maintenance Tech I in Public Works, Road Maintenance. He is currently a Heavy Equipment Operator. 

Robert Young, Hired on June 1, 1987 as an Engineering Technician I in Public Works, Engineering. He retired on May 31, 2017 as a Traffic Control Coordinator in Public Works, Road Maintenance.