Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month of May

Deputy Robert Moore of the Dare County Sheriff’s Office received the Employee of the Month Award for May 2008. Chief Deputy Philip Etheridge presented the award to Moore.

According to Etheridge, Moore has done outstanding work with the Sheriff’s Office since his arrival.

“[Moore] is an excellent officer and a good worker,” Etheridge said.

Moore was raised in Roper in Washington County and attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received a Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Relations with a double major in Political Science from UNC. He then attended Central Michigan where he received a Masters Degree in management and supervision. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Moore now lives in Manns Harbor with his wife Ronda. He has been with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for one year and enjoys his job as well as the people he works with.

“I work with outstanding individuals and the Dare County Sheriff’s Office is an outstanding organization,” Moore said after receiving the Employee of the Month Certificate. “Receiving the award was a complete surprise, and receiving it is a reflection on the quality of the entire Sheriff’s Office.”

Congratulations to Deputy Robert Moore, the Dare County Employee of the Month for May 2008.

Employee of the Month of April

Corporal Pamela Simmons, Detention Assistant Shift Leader at the Dare County Detention Center, is the Dare County Employee of the Month for April 2008. Simmons was presented the award by Dare County Sheriff Rodney Midgett at the April 7 Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

Sheriff Midgett read the letters Simmons’ co-workers sent to the Employee of the Month Committee when nominating her. The letters contained Simmons’ co-workers thoughts about a dedicated and valuable worker who they are proud to work with.

“Corporal Simons always arrives to work early and greets everyone with a smile on her face,” said one co-worker. “Corporal Simmons is always looking for new ideas that will help make the Dare County Detention Center better.”

Sheriff Midgett went on to read other comments about the job Corporal Simmons does.

“She motivates by her attitude and willingness to help. If anyone needs help on any shift, they can always approach Corporal Simmons.”

“She is a huge asset to not only the shift, but the whole facility. She is a faithful servant who helps our sergeant and our whole shift be better for the county.”

Simmons is hard working and has earned the respect of her co-workers. She has now also earned the distinction of Dare County Employee of the Month for April 2008.

Employee of the Month of February

Crystal Sidwell, Airport Administrator, received the Employee of the Month Certificate from George Wood, Chairman of Airport Authority and Acting Interim Airport Director at the February 4, 2008 Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

In her job as Airport Administrator, Crystal excels in her regular duties, but it is her work in completing extra duties that earned her a nomination for Employee of the Month.

Crystal single-handedly puts together the Candy Bomber Operation held each year at the airport, according to Wood. She sets up the meals and lodging for the crew of the aircraft, and finds a volunteer to play Santa each year. She is also the primary organizer for Youth Aviation Day, which is an airport expo dedicated to youth and to helping them learn more about aviation.

“Crystal has been an integral part of airport operations, and has contributed to the advancement of the airport for over 23 years,” Wood said.

She performs her duties with excitement and professionalism. She is well respected by the Airport Authority Members and by everyone who works with her according to Wood. Her co-workers nominated her for the Employee of the Month award, and they say it is a pleasure and a privilege to work along side her.

Congratulations to Crystal Sidwell, Dare County’s Employee of the Month for February 2008.

Employee of the Month of January

Pam is an Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate with Dare County EMS Pam Tate is the Dare County Employee of the Month for January 2008. Pam was recognized at the January 7, 2008 Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

Pam is an Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate with Dare County EMS. She has been on the job with Dare County since August of 2000 but has lived in Manteo for the past 23 years. She is originally from West Virginia, but she loves the fact that she is now in Dare County.

“I do what I love, and I enjoy working here,” Pam said.

William “Skeeter” Sawyer, Director of Public Safety, presented Pam with the award. Sawyer had plenty of praise for his employee. He described her as someone who will do any job needed of her. She also sets a good example for coworkers.

“[Pam] is an inspiration on difficult days,” Sawyer said. “She is out there day in and day out.”

Sawyer went on to describe Pam as very knowledgeable and as a person who keeps an upbeat frame of mind in most any situation.

“Pam is always delightful, even under harsh conditions she faces while carrying out her duties,” said Sawyer.

Congratulations to Pam Tate, the Dare County Employee of the Month for January 2008.