Employee Recognition Program
Our Employees Are the Heart of Everything We Do
Nominations may be submitted by anyone, including members of the public, co-workers, supervisors, administrators, Elected Officials, etc. Each quarter, a committee will review all nominations and select an employee to be awarded for providing Outstanding Customer Service of the Quarter.
Employee Nomination Winner
Kristi Wahoski (Emergency Management)
Kristi has been very active working with citizens, especially the seniors, as we transition to the new public alerting system. She has spent well over an hour on a single call working with individuals on the phone, patiently explaining and describing what they need to do to successfully get on the new system. Kristi has been so good at this, a few of them still call back – asking to speak only with her – for insights on the system. Kristi calls back right away, and several have commented on how they appreciate the quick response. But it’s not just citizens, it’s the responders too that must also learn to navigate the new alert system. She helps them sign in, update, and navigate the new system as well. She constantly networks with citizens and responders, building bridges through trust and competence so that we can all be better prepared. I would like to recognize Kristi for her patience, empathy, kindness, skill, and knowledge as she works with our community to make the public alert system a reliable tool and Livingston County a safe place to live, work, and play.
Public Nomination Winner
Shelly Messing (Drain Commissioner’s Office)
We are so grateful for your kindness and help with the Hazardous Waste Day information. The fact that you emailed me at 6:55 a.m. on a Saturday morning shows how you go “above and beyond” to help your community. You are amazing! Thank you.
Previous Winners
Scott Hiltunen
Bus Driver – L.E.T.S.
1st Quarter 2026 Winner
Charly Conway
Animal Shelter Assistant – Animal Shelter
1st Quarter 2026 Winner
Connor Crompton
Airport Worker – Airport
4th Quarter 2025 Winner
Jennifer Grostic
Community Health Worker – Health Department
4th Quarter 2025 Winner
Kate Kerbrat & Teddy Eisenhut
Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys – Prosecutor’s Office
3rd Quarter 2025 Winners
Helen Vontom
Jail Education Teacher – LCSO
3rd Quarter 2025 Winner
Victoria Dufour
Deputy Circuit Court Clerk – Clerk’s Office
3rd Quarter 2025 Winner
Kelly Johnson
Veterans Counselor III – Veterans Affairs
2nd Quarter 2025 Winner
Leah Morcom
Jail Administrative Coordinator – LCSO
2nd Quarter 2025 Winner
Joseph Bridgman
Elections Manager/Deputy Clerk – Clerk’s Office
1st Quarter 2025 Winner
Deputy Brad Kourt
Corrections Officer – LCSO
1st Quarter 2025 Winner
Elsie McPherson-Brown
Central Records Specialist – LCSO
4th Quarter 2024 Winner
Rob Cindric
Paramedic – EMS
4th Quarter 2024 Winner
Rod Soos
Drain Inspector/Dam Operator – Drain Commissioner
3rd Quarter 2024 Winner
Janet Slavin
Senior Health Clerk – Health Department
3rd Quarter 2024 Winner
Stacy Bono
Benefits Specialist- Human Resources
3rd Quarter 2024 Winner
Leslie Stultz
District Court Coordinator – District Court
2nd Quarter 2024 Winner
Spencer Catlett
Kennel Assistant – Animal Shelter
2nd Quarter 2024 Winner
Danielle Risacher-Keough
Election Specialist/Deputy Clerk – County Clerk’s Office
1st Quarter 2024 Winner
Deputy Nick Haggerty
Deputy Nick Haggerty – Sheriff’s Office
1st Quarter 2024 Winner
Corrinna Yeager
Administrative Specialist – Health
4th Quarter 2023 Winner
Angelia Pawlaczyk
Paramedic
4th Quarter 2023 Winner
Tina Ference
Lead Custodian
3rd Quarter 2023 Winner
Heather Smothers
Deputy Probate Register
2nd Quarter 2023 Winner
Dan Lorigan
Lead Probation Officer
2nd Quarter 2023 Winner
Courtney Rynkiewicz
Health Promotions Coordinator
2nd Quarter 2023 Winner
Ariel Lund
Veterans Counselor II
1st Quarter 2023 Winner
Anthony Coccia
Veteran Services
1st Quarter 2023 Winner
Jackie Chivinsky
Circuit Court Clerk
1st Quarter 2023 Winner
Julie Teggerdine
County Clerk
4th Quarter 2022 Winner
Andrew Teichman
Drain Commissioner’s Office
4th Quarter 2022 Winner
Mary Helfmann
Register of Deeds
3rd Quarter 2022 Winner
Kathryn Heath
Probation Officer – Juvenile Court
3rd Quarter 2022 Winner
Patti Heilner
2nd Quarter 2022 Winner
Elyse Fuentes
2nd Quarter 2022 Winner
Dorian Harrow
1st Quarter 2022 Winner
Bridget Durfee
1st Quarter 2022 Winner
Jean Bain
Driver – L.E.T.S.
4th Quarter 2021 Winner
Katrina Wachner
Administrative Specialist – Prosecutor
4th Quarter 2021 Winner
Carrie Aulette
2nd Quarter 2021 Winner
Carolyn Henry
2nd Quarter 2021 Winner
Jim Berry
1st Quarter 2021 Winner
Deputy Vincent John
1st Quarter 2021 Winner
Allison Nalepa
4th Quarter 2020 Winner
Glenda Cook
Custodian
3rd Quarter 2020 Winner
Jaclyn Kaminski
Research Attorney
2nd Quarter 2020 Winner
Ray Marino
Deputy Sheriff
1st Quarter 2020 Winner
Dawn Ducett
Chief Account Clerk – District Court
3rd Quarter 2019 Winner
Ken Recker
Chief Deputy Drain Commissioner
2nd Quarter 2019 Winner
About The Employee Recognition Program
Here at Livingston County, we put our residents first and strive to set the standard in public service. We firmly believe that every job is important and every employee contributes to our overall mission of delivering quality services. Every day, more than 700 men and women come to work for Livingston County. Some have dedicated decades to serving the great people of our county.
Livingston County’s Employee Recognition Program was created to recognize the dedication and exemplary customer service that our employees display in their everyday work. If a Livingston County employee has gone above and beyond to display outstanding customer service, please nominate the employee and share your story with us. Your effort can go a long way in helping us support the culture of employee well-being we strive to maintain here in the County.
The top employee of each calendar quarter will be recognized at a Board Meeting with a certificate of appreciation and the annual State of the County address; be highlighted in an article in the County newsletter and on the County website; be featured in the Employee Recognition bulletin board and hallway outside Board offices in the Administration building; receive an “Employee Recognition Winner Works Here” banner to hang in their department during their winning quarter; and be provided a badge for their email signature proclaiming them to be an Employee Recognition winner (all nominees and Honorable Mentions receive this).
