Hamilton County officials are recognizing 123 county employees for milestone work anniversaries that together represent 1,990 years of service to the community.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and the county’s Human Resources Department annually honor employees who reach service milestones in five-year increments. Those recognized receive a service pin denoting their years of employment with the county.
Human Resources Director Sheena Randall said the recognition reflects the county’s commitment to supporting its workforce. “Our goal is to provide the people of Hamilton County with reliable, responsive service and care,” Randall said. “Supporting skilled employees and giving them purposeful work is central to delivering on that commitment.”
The most senior employee recognized this year is Lynette Duvall of the Prosecutor’s Office, who marked 45 years of service. Duvall, a caseworker and legal secretary, began her career with Hamilton County at age 20 as a receptionist.
“It really has been a lifetime,” Duvall said. “I started out using typewriters and carbon paper—things most people wouldn’t even recognize today. But what’s always stayed the same are the people. The great colleagues and phenomenal benefits are what kept me here all these years.”
In addition to Duvall, five employees are being recognized for 40 years of service, six for 35 years, 11 for 30 years and 14 for 25 years. Another 13 employees reached the 20-year milestone, 11 marked 15 years, 24 celebrated 10 years, and 38 employees were honored for five years of service.
The complete list of employees recognized by years of service is as follows:
45 YEARS
Prosecutor’s Office: Lynette Duvall
40 YEARS
Commissioners: Steve Dillinger
Recorder’s Office: Jennifer Hayden
Community Corrections: Name Redacted
Clerk’s Office: Cheryl Birge
Weights & Measures: Jeff Rushforth
35 YEARS
Soil & Water: Mark McCauley
Commissioners: Dianna Lynch
Sheriff’s Office: 2 Names Redacted
Surveyor’s Office: Steve Cash
Purdue Extension: Lisa Hanni
30 YEARS
Probation: Paul McGriff, Kim Christman
Parks & Recreation: Chris Stice, Kerry Graham
Assessor’s Office: Dani Sheller
Sheriff’s Office: 3 Names Redacted
Superior Court 4: Steve Bilby
Highway Department: Mark Fisher
Youth Assistance: Tricia Akers
25 YEARS
Probation: Eddie Spencer, Chanda Gilmore, Matt Todd
Assessor’s Office: Troy Olsen, Lisa Johnson
Highway Department: Randall Gasho, Faraz Khan
Circuit Court: Shannon Daniels
Auditor’s Office: Heather King
Sheriff’s Office: 2 Names Redacted
Prosecutor’s Office: 1 Name Redacted
Community Corrections: Bill Keeler
Human Resources: Carol Goodnight
20 YEARS
Sheriff’s Office: 7 Names Redacted
Parks & Recreation: Bruce Oldham
911 Communications: Erin Crask
Emergency Management: Pam Eldridge
Treasurer’s Office: Dana Moore
Buildings & Grounds: Jeff Lockridge
Assessor’s Office: Scott Bernhardt
15 YEARS
Community Corrections: Dimitry Belenitsky, Cory Ping
Probation: Sandra Gilbert, Jeremy Wilson
Sheriff’s Office: 2 Names Redacted
Clerk’s Office: Sharon Faulstich, Bethany Sheller
Superior Court 2: KC Corbin, Jeff Waggoner
Prosecutor’s Office: 1 Name Redacted
10 YEARS
Pretrial Services: Kala Stone
Sheriff’s Office: 4 Names Redacted
Youth Assistance: Trisha Straus
Health Department: Christian Walker
911 Communications: Andrew Myers, Kevin Bryant, Molly Penwell, Michael Souders
Community Corrections: April Hack, April Webb, Stacey Overman, Jennifer Chance
Court Administration: Maggie Figge
Probation: Heather Peoples, Megan Krenson
Assessor’s Office: Darrin Burdett, Adam Hill
Clerk’s Office: Kim Illyes
Auditor’s Office: Paula McElroy
Surveyor’s Office: Gary Duncan
Recorder’s Office: Julie Barton
5 YEARS
Sheriff’s Office: 14 Names Redacted
Superior Courts / Magistrate: 2 Names Redacted, Jenna Applegate – Superior 3
Parks & Recreation: Zach McNulty, Chandler Bryant, Heather Sanford
Recorder’s Office: Ann McNeely
Auditor’s Office: Lauren Powell
Community Corrections: Stephanie Wilson
Clerk’s Office: Debbie McDonald
Veteran Services: Robin Wilson
Prosecutor: 3 Names Redacted
Airport Authority: Sam Sachs
ISSD: Andrew Bradley, John Wardlow
Court Administration: Jill Acklin
Highway Department: Matt Lee, Carl Jones
911 Communications: Dillon Martin, Hannah Reecer, Allison Bohm, Conner Hobbs