City staff recognized for years of service

June 18, 2021

City of Crete Employee Recognition Awards, 1/2.

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City of Crete Employee Recognition Awards, 1/2.

Each year, City of Crete employees are presented awards for their years of loyal service to the citizens of Crete. 

This year 15 employees received service awards from Mayor Dave Bauer at an Employee Appreciation event on Thursday, June 17. This year's recognition included employees with anniversaries from 2020 and 2021.

Thank you to these employees for their dedication to the City of Crete. Employees recognized include:

5 Years:

• Alfredo Navas (2020), Street Operator, Departments of Public Works
• Trent Griffin, Street Department Supervisor

10 Years:

• Zoraida Ramos, Librarian, Crete Public Library
• Jon Pucket, Sergeant, Crete Police Department

City of Crete Employee Recognition Awards, 2/2.

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City of Crete Employee Recognition Awards, 2/2.

• Gordon Bridges, Power Plant Superintendent, Departments of Public Works
• Jose Ramos, Electric Lineman, Departments of Public Works

20 Years:

• Lee Krasser, Wastewater Operator, Departments of Public Works

25 Years:

• Rod Kuss, Electric Lineman, Departments of Public Works

30 Years:

• Scott Henning (2020), Electric Lineman, Departments of Public Works
• Ron Koch (2020), Sergeant, Crete Police Department
• Tim Coffey (2020), Water Operator, Departments of Public Works

35 Years:

• Mike Kalkwarf (2020), IT Director
• Gary Young (2020), Lieutenant, Crete Police Department

40 Years:

• Bob Haufle, Street Operator, Departments of Public Works
• Tom Ourada, City Administrator