The Pasco County Commission took a few minutes during its Jan. 25 board meeting to celebrate the accomplishments of the county’s “Star Employees of the Year.”
Each year, the county selects an outstanding team, performer and leader of the year.
County Administrator Dan Biles described the process used to select those winners.
“Every department recognizes individuals, which are sent to the branch level. The branch level then picks individuals at the branch-level awards, who then come to the executive team, then out of that pool of 3,200 — almost 3,200 — candidates, these are the ones who were selected this year as the Star Leader, Star Performer, Star Team.”
A county news release detailed some of the contributions made by those receiving honors for their performance in 2021. A summary of the release is presented in the descriptions below.
Here are the recipients:
- Star Team of the Year: Geographic Information Services (GIS). This team tackled more than a dozen in-depth projects over the past year – including building interactive dashboards, apps and maps – to provide real-time information for internal and external customers. GIS readily volunteers to work on highly technical solutions that other organizations often outsource.
- Performer of the Year: Dr. Christine Glenn, veterinarian with Pasco Animal Services. She and her team manage more than 3,700 surgeries and 150,000 treatments every year – not to mention the twice-weekly public vaccine clinics they oversee.
- Star Leader of the Year: Facilities Management Maintenance Supervisor Vito Tambasco. For over 30 years, he has been focused on a single goal: superior customer service. His dedication is infectious, as he guides his team through one of the most challenging times in the county’s history. The team continues to be innovative and to adapt, as it works to provide safe, comfortable workplaces and provide overwhelming support to the Pasco team and community.
“We’re thrilled to recognize our team members who consistently perform at a high level to make Pasco County a better place to live, work and play,” Pasco County Commission Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey, said in the county’s news release.
“Our 2021 winners truly represent the best qualities of teamwork and leadership, and certainly showcase the incredible talents in Pasco County government,” Starkey said.
Published February 23, 2022
