The City of St. Cloud hosted a special awards dinner on Friday, February 28, to celebrate and recognize 72 dedicated employees for their years of service to the community. The event highlighted the commitment and contributions of city staff who have worked tirelessly to provide essential services to residents.
“I am proud of each of our employees who come to work every day and do their jobs to provide excellent services to our residents,” said City Manager Veronica Miller. “The longevity of these employees is a testament to their dedication to helping us meet our goal of continuing to make St. Cloud a great place to live, work, play, and do business.”
Honoring Years of Service
The city recognized employees with milestone anniversaries, including:
- 30 Years of Service: David Gross, Michael Johnson
- 25 Years of Service: Roy Campbell, Jochen Fougere
- 20 Years of Service: Zuleyka Alvarado, Jay Bemiller, Richard Bracken, Demetrius Chappell, Agnel Herrera, Jeffrey Straite, William Turner
- 15 Years of Service: Heather Barber, Erin Jenks
- 10 Years of Service: Daniel Bissell, Stanley Bogus, Jonathan Bradshaw, Andrew Carstensen, Suzette Cover, Joshua Esh, Marissa Garbade, Marjorie Guillen, Matthew Hobbs, Jesse Hylander, James Laurent, Marcus Lowery, Joseph Maraia, Alexander McCrystal, David Miller, Eric Moody, Bryce Powers, Matthew Redditt, Angel Rodriguez, Michael Tennaro, Daniel Thibodeau
- 5 Years of Service: Ramon Balay Nieves, Daniel Bauman, Kellie Brabant, Mark Caton, Ryan Cooke, Alexander Correa, Felipe Curado, John Davis, River Davis, Geovanni Deoleo, Kevin Dingee, Melissa Dunklin, Devin Dunn, Abigail Faulx, Juan Florentino, Antranette Forbes, Kimberly Frost, Tyreeanna Green, Juli Hernandez, Brandin Hudson, Luciberlys Lugo, Christopher Merrell, Ronnie Morales, Heather Nash, Jesus Nino Nevado, Lauren O’Brien, Christopher Ortiz, Cody Padron, Robert Pagan, Anita Puckett, Franklin Sever II, Nathan Smith, Peter Trombino, Rodney Turney, J Waters, Darrian White, Justin Ziegler, Sarah Zimmerman
Additionally, the city recognized employees with over 25 years of service who were not at specific milestone years, acknowledging their ongoing commitment to the community.
A Celebration of Dedication
The awards dinner served as a moment of reflection and appreciation for those who have devoted their careers to serving St. Cloud residents. These individuals play a critical role in ensuring the city runs smoothly, whether through public safety, infrastructure maintenance, administration, or community services.
Their dedication and hard work exemplify the values of St. Cloud, reinforcing the city’s mission to foster a thriving and welcoming community.
