Talbot County recognizes employees for years of service

Talbot County recently recognized 47 county employees during its annual Years of Service Awards ceremony.

Awards were personally delivered to each department by County Manager Clay Stamp, Assistant County Manager Jessica Morris, Council President Chuck Callahan, Council Vice President Pete Lesher and Council Members Lynn Mielke and Dave Stepp. Each employee received a recognition certificate and gifts to commemorate their dedicated service to the county.

This year, the awards highlight milestones ranging from five to 40 years of service, celebrating the contributions of employees across various departments. The recognition program aims to honor the employees’ ongoing commitment to maintaining essential services that benefit Talbot County residents and visitors, the county said in a press release.

“Talbot County’s success is built on the hard work and dedication of its employees,” Stamp said. “These awards are a small way to show our gratitude for the continued efforts that ensure our community remains a great place to live and work.”

Employee appreciation culminated with the annual Employee Cookout, where employees, friends and family gathered to celebrate with food, games and prizes. The event was hosted and catered by Hog Neck Golf Course, which showcased its newly renovated pavilion that is available to rent by the public.

The following Talbot County employees were honored:

40 Years of Service: Lois MacDonald; 35 Years of Service: Michael Dulin, Michael Potter, John Bechtel; 30 Years of Service: Brian Moore; 25 Years of Service: Kelly Jones, Chris Corkell, Jessica Morris; 20 Years of Service: Robert Messix, Danielle Diefenderfer, Brian Harris, Grace Davis. 15 Years of Service: Owen Sutherland; 10 Years of Service: Chris Divilio, Dave Tyler, Robert Jones, Justin Leary, Kari Diefenderfer, Robert Musterman, Cory Willey, Sheriff Joe Gamble, Ryan Ebling, Georgia Mens, Kelly Stacey, Alisha Winters-Dicus; 5 Years of Service: Sean O’Connor, Matthew Green, Heather Jones, Richard Williamson, Samuel Faggert, Xavier Twine, Jennifer Collins, Amanda Tondin, Andrea Taylor-Moaney, Branden Johnson, Terry Kokolis, Michelle Armstrong, and Pierre Tue. Greg Harris and Lauren Todd were also recognized, having reached the five-year milestone in 2023.