| 2009 DOC Statewide Awards |
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| Remembrance |
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During 2008, the Department of Corrections lost valued members of our organization. Please join us in recognizing our fellow staff members who have recently passed away.
DOC Employees:
From OSP, Corporal Jeff Robertson
From SRCI, Officer Gary Getman
DOC Retirees:
From OSCI, Officer Robert Worley
From MCCF, Corporal Robert Welch
From Central Office, Public Affairs Specialist Robey Eldridge
From WCCF, Officer Larry Whittington
From OSCI, Corporal Ronald McGuigan
From SRCI, Officer Marc Navarro
From Community Development, Public Affairs Specialist Maggie Cross
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| Years of Service |
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This year DOC recognizes more than 150 employees who have reached 20 years or more with the department. This is truly a testament to the loyalty of our staff.
The dedication to professionalism of these individuals is what makes our department one to be proud of. The Department recognizes the great benefit these many years of service have been. Thank you for your loyalty and continued service.
35 Years
30 Years
| Don Cornthwaite |
Michael Dodson |
Ronald Guerrero
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| Verla Means |
Donald Mills |
Daniel Neagle |
| Janis Vasquez |
Kathy Woosley |
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25 Years
| James Aldrich |
Kenneth Allen |
Juanita Allred
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| Edward Anderson |
John Barrera |
Julie Clark |
| Margaret Collatt |
Ronald Cooley |
Kay Duffey |
| Roy Gaylord |
Denyse Goldade |
Allen Hai |
| Vernon Hampton, Jr |
Jerry Herron |
John Huskey |
| Katherine Jackson |
Del Johnson |
Karen Johnson |
| Michael Jones |
Michael Keepers |
Daniel Kinsley |
| Richard Ladeby |
Virgil Mahaffey |
Royce Marlin |
| Jerry Marshall |
Robert McLean |
Stan Mills |
| Mitch Morrow |
Karla Myers |
Donald Neal |
| Russell Ragland |
Wendy Rohde |
Daryl Rosenau |
| Richard Sandman |
Tami Schachtsick |
Jeri Taylor |
| Thomas Turner |
Stanley Waldron |
Weslie Watson |
| Joe Wise |
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20 Years
| Jack Agee |
Scott Allen |
Donald Atkinson |
| John Bartley |
Michael Beagen |
Garey Beal |
Donald Beam
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David Beck |
Earl Booher
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Joseph Brady
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Carl Bramlett
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Bryan Branstetter
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Raymond Brixey
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Kathleen Buce |
Marshall Buchholz
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James Burchett
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Brian Burger
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Scott Campbell
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Christy Carter Thornton
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Mike Cleveland |
Ernest Cote
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Thomas Cramer
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Virgil Culver, Jr |
Robert Davis
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Michelle Desapio
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David Dirkx |
Richard DuPuis
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Sally Farrow
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Sandra Finical |
Steven French
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Steven Fulton
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Gary Gaines |
Marian Geils
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Timothy George
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John Gillum, Jr |
Larry Gillum
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Gegory Glaze
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Kerry Green |
Scott Green
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Glenn Greene
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Susan Kay Guerrero |
Jan Haga
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Gary Hall
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Jeffery Hanson |
Mark Harral
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Kenneth Harris
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Robert Harris |
Brian Haworth
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Gordon Hay Chapman
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Troy Holman |
Kevin Houtz
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Virginia Huskey
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Ernest Hutton
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John Ingle
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Laine Iverson
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Mark Jackson |
Thomas Jekabson
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Randy Jenson
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William Jewell |
Robert Kendall
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Carl King
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Lawrence King |
Ronald Kirk
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David Lilenthal
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Jim Lindsey |
Parklyn Maine
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Patricia Martin
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Eliazar Martinez |
Roberto Martinez
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Derek McCorkhill
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Cynthia Mills |
Jon Mitchell
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Dan Morris
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Kathleen Murray |
John Myrick, II
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Terry Noble
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Douglas Oliver |
Levi Patterson
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Peggy Sue Patterson
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Carolyn Patton |
Robert Patton
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Teresa Peacock
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Donald Peck |
Michael Pfenning
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| Robert Pfohl |
David Powell |
William James Powell |
| George Price |
Douglas Primmer |
Michael Rager |
| William Richard |
Chester Ridgeway |
Steven Ries |
| Phillip Ruffcorn |
Craig Rychlick |
Sonya Sallee |
| Ruth Schmidt |
Michael Seefeldt |
James Smootz |
| Robert Snyder |
Mary Tangney |
Denise Taylor |
| Marjorie Teufel |
Terry Thomas |
Michael Truman |
| Susan Van Epps |
Samuel Villagomez |
Jill Dee Voyles |
| Steven Wagner |
Michael Walker |
James Ward |
| David Wells |
Don Williams |
Kevin Zemmer |
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| Lifesaving Award |
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The Department of Corrections is very proud to recognize our staff who, while serving in an official capacity with the Department, used proper training and tactics in a professional manner to save or attempt to save the life of another person.
This year we are proud to honor the following individuals with a Life Saving Award.
From CCCF:
Officer Steven Perrine
Sergeant Storme Newsom
From CRCI:
Officer Harvey Smath
Corporal Marion Malley
Sergeant William Kephart
Sergeant James Olson
From OSP:
Officer John Mynatt
Officer Rick Miller
Corporal Robert Blackburn
Officer Gary Strean
Officer Dale Spears
Sergeant Curt Hinzman
Officer Jeffrey Stephenson
Corporal Kevin Coons
Officer Johnny Hawkins
From WCCF:
Officer Jason Miller
Sergeant Ramona Winters
Officer Breanna Reyes
Officer Lorraine Bingham
Lieutenant Daniel Mackey
From SCI:
Sergeant Joe Davidson
Officer Robert Guillemin
Officer Edward Jackson
Health Services Tech Wendy Whitchurch
From OSCI:
Officer Michelle Hubbard
Officer Ervin Battin
From SCCI:
Sergeant Jason Rogerson
Lieutenant Ray Herning
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| Community Corrections Outsanding Service Award |
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The Community Corrections Outstanding Service Award is presented to the community corrections employee, contractor, elected official, citizen or team of such indiviudals who displayed an uncommon commitment to the profession of community corrections, or who performed responsibilities in a manner above and beyond normal duties that greatly assisted or enhanced community corrections.
This year we are proud to honor Karen Caskey with the Welcome Home Oregon program as the 2009 Community Corrections Outstanding Service Award.
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| Outstanding Citizen Award & Outstanding Volunteer Award |
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Outstanding Citizen Award
The Outstanding Citizen Award is presented to any citizen or team of citizens who has worked diligently and capably on behalf of the department. This year we are proud to present the following three individuals with an Outstanding Citizen Award.
Cheryl Donahoo, President of Umpqua Valley Humane Society
Karen Yeakley, Chair of the Powder River Correctional Facility Prison Advisory Committee
Douglas Daskalos, Oregon SUMMIT graduate/facility donor
Outstanding Volunteer Award
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented to any volunteer or team of volunteers who has worked diligently and capably on behalf of the Department. This year we are proud to present four Outstanding Volunteer awards.
Dr. Mohamed Siala, Religious Services Volunteer
Reverand Willard and Kathy Loewen, Religious Services Volunteers
Gary Fisher, Volunteer with CCCF's Ready to Rent Program
New Directions Education Project Board (Bonnie Douglas, Mardel James-Bose, Roberta Lewis, Doug Jerome, Beth Condon, Larry Nye and Evelyn Hanks), EOCI Education Volunteers
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| Outstanding Service Awards |
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Outstanding Service Awards are given to any employee or team of employees who display an uncommon commitment to the profession and/or the community. The individual or team participated in a special assignment or operation requiring thoroughness, conscientiousness, determination and initiative in the performance of a difficult assignment, or the action performed brough honor or distinction to the Department.
This year we have chosen 15 individuals to receive the 2009 Department of Corrections Outstanding Service Award.
From OSCI:
Sergeant Gary Alves
Corporal Gustavo Rodriguez
Officer Scott Dwyer
Officer Perry Ruggeri
Officer Nick McCleskey
Corporal Carl Gabba
Sergeant Sam Welling
Lieutenant Tammy Norton
From EOCI:
Physical Plant Carpenter Joe Wise
From SRCI:
Assistant Superintendant Steve Franke
Executive Support Specialist Marcy Fenicottero
Public Information Officer Amber Campbell
Human Resource Assistant Jana Wilson
Physical Plant Worker Dean Anderson
Officer Phil Montgomery
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| Humanitarian Award |
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The humanitarian award is presented to any employee who distinguished him or herself by directly performing an action that displayed exceptional bravery and/or heroism during a rescue effort, natural disaster or other life-threatening or catastrophic event. The employee participated on his/her own time and did not receive monetary compensation. This award can also be presented to an employee who provided outstanding volunteer service to his/her community.
This year we are proud to honor two individuals with the humanitarian award.
Robert Curry, CRCI Correctional Counselor - CRCI
Officer David Davies, OSCI
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| Sustainability Award |
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The sustainability award goes to any individual who has successfully implemented a sustainability program or practice in the department, greatly enhancing effectiveness and efficiency. This year we are proud to present the following sustainability awards.
Dale Ahlstrom, CRCI Physical Plant Manager
Mike Austin, EOCI Facility Energy Technician
Doug Young - WCCF Design Team
Bobbie Burton - WCCF Design Team
Eric Manus - WCCF Design Team
Karla Baker - WCCF Design Team
Sherm Radtke - WCCF Design Team
Rachael Halstead-Jeffreys - WCCF Design Team
Ed Foster - WCCF Design Team
Kirk Yancey - WCCF Design Team
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| Contractor of the Year |
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The Contractor of the Year Award is presented to a business or individual working on contract with the Department of Corrections who has made a significant contribution toward the Department’s mission, vision and values.
This year we are proud to recognize Kathy Inscore, Student Record/Database Management Secretary for Blue Mountain Community College as the 2009 Department of Corrections Contractor of the Year.
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| OCE Employee of the Year |
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Oregon Corrections Enterprises is a semi-private organization whose mission in part is to provide meaningful work opportunities for inmates. Each year OCE selects one person from their staff who represents excellence in carrying out the mission of both OCE and DOC. Please join us in congratulating Janet Thompson as the 2009 OCE Employee of the Year.
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| Employee of the Year |
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The employee of the year is an individual who has performed their duties in a manner above and beyond the normal guidelines for his or her assigned position.
It is our pleasure to announce the 2009 Department of Corrections Employee of the year, Dennis Wallace – Supply Specialist at the Central Distribution Center.
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| Officer of the Year |
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The Correctional Officer of the Year exemplifies professionalism, serves as an excellent role model to other staff and inmates, and is a credit to the entire field of public safety.
This year out of nearly 2,400 correctional officers within the Department, we are pleased to announce that Officer Daniel Bain from Snake River Correctional Institution as the 2009 Correctional Officer of the Year.
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| Manager of the Year |
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The Manager of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has displayed outstanding performance that has greatly assisted the department.
It is our pleasure to announce Hank Harris as the 2009 Department of Corrections Manager of the Year.
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| Award of Merit |
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The Award of Merit is presented to employees who, while serving in an official capacity, distinguished themselves by directly performing an action that displayed outstanding bravery and/or heroism. This year we are proud to present 15 merit awards.
From SRCI:
Officer Nathan Aldred
Officer Freddy Ponce
Officer Ben Hinton
Officer Randy Gilbertson
Officer Doug Fletcher
Officer Paul Serrano
Officer Jim Smith
Officer Dinease Wagner
From OSCI:
Officer Mark Lewin
Officer Tracy Cox
Officer Isidro Valenzuela
Sergeant Alvin Delacruz
From OSP:
Physical Plant Manager Steve Mitchell
Officer Don Soto
Officer Mike Hannon
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| Award of Valor |
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The Award of Valor is one of the Department’s highest honors and is awarded to department employees who, while serving in an official capacity with the department, distinguish themselves by performing an action that displays exceptional bravery or heroism. This year we are proud to present 16 valor awards.
From CCCF:
Counselor Karen McManmon
Sergeant LeRue Edwards
Sergeant Ryan Jordan
Corporal Robert Carrillo
From CRCI:
Sergeant Mike Asboe
Officer Kari McKee
Officer Stacey Kleier
From TRCI:
Corporal Dan Banke
From EOCI:
Officer Bryan Branstetter
From OSP:
Officer Matt Humphreys
Officer John Mynatt
Officer Rick Miller
From SRCI:
Lieutenant James Taylor
Officer Randy Allison
Officer Dinease Wagner
Officer Freddy Ponce
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| Director's Award |
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The Director's Award can be presented to any employee, contractor, volunteer or citizen whose accomplishments or service has brought honor or distinction to the Department of Corrections or has fostered understanding of the department’s mission, vision and values in his/her work assignment and/or in the community.
This year Director Max Williams and Deputy Director Mitch Morrow are pleased to present the following awards.
Bill Hoefel, Health Services Administrator
John Koreski, former Assistant Director for General Services
Lieutenant Tammy Norton, OSCI
Officer Doug Fletcher, SRCI
Officer Nathan Aldred, SRCI
Officer Randy Gilbertson, SRCI
Officer Ben Hinton, SRCI
Officer Freddy Ponce, SRCI
Nathan Allen, Planning & Budget Administrator
Martha McDaniel, Budget Manager
Liz Mill, Budget Analyst
Sally Bellatty, Budget Analyst
Kristi Minto, Budget Analyst
James Brand, Budget Analyst
Phil Brown, Budget Analyst
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| Amos Reed Award |
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The recipient of the Amos Reed Award is selected by the director and presented to an employee within the Department of Corrections who has served exceptionally well in his or her regular work assignment, and has displayed outstanding leadership qualities in areas of mentorship, team building, and personal and professional integrity.
This year, Director Max Williams and Deputy Director Mitch Morrow are proud to present the award to someone whose nomination details his leadership qualities, including creativity and resourcefulness, possessing self-discipline and credibility, and expertise in correctional programs and fiscal management.
It is our honor to present the 2009 Amos Reed Award to OSP Superintendent Brian Belleque.
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| Photo Gallery |
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To view photos from local awards ceremonies click here.
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