November 2025: Hoot Hoot Hooray for our Staff

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Danielle Kane
Shout Out to Danielle Kane in Human Services. Danielle, thank you for your kindness and patience!
The IT Department
Big Shout Out to our awesome IT department for always coming to the rescue! Thanks for helping us troubleshoot the new tech at the Visitor Center, setting us up with everything we need, and making sure we know which buttons not to press.
Seamus Moore
The Public Health Department would like to recognize the incredible work of Seamus Moore and what an asset he is to both the Buildings & Grounds team and Greene County as a whole! Not only has he done an outstanding job taking over the mailroom duties, but he's also been assisting with cleaning our department recently, and we've heard positive feedback from many on what a phenomenal and thorough job he is doing. From the floors to the mirrors, faucets, and everywhere in between - his work shines almost as much as his warm smile and personality. Thank you, Seamus and WELCOME.
The HR Department
To all of the HR Department for the great turnout of benefits and giveaways. It was very nice.
Danielle Wade
Thank you to Danielle Wade for her continued perseverance in Human Services. She's very dependable and always ready for the challenges set before her.
Polina Ben-Sira
Shout Out to Polina Ben-Sira and the entire Tourism team for an excellent job planning and executing the Mastercard Executive Retreat in Coxsackie. Polina and the Tourism team continue to display exemplary leadership in welcoming visitors to the Great Northern Catskills.
April VanValkenburg
April VanValkenburg from the Probation Department should be recognized for the way she handled an emergency with a client. April was extremely compassionate, kind, knowledgeable, fast acting and the Probation Department is lucky to have her. Thank you, April!
James Murphy
Special Shout Out to "Golden Boy" James Murphy for his help. Always willing to go above and beyond.
Steve Smith and Jenn Whittaker
Shout Out to Steve Smith and Jenn Whittaker for their renovation work at Mental Health to create extra office space. Nicely done! We appreciate you!
The CPS Crew
To my CPS Crew, Thank you so much for all of your hard work. You give your heart and soul to this job every day and I appreciate it more than you know. Love, Shannon
Sabrina Ersken
Sabrina Ersken is such a caring and wonderful person. I am so thankful that I get to work with her, and I want her to know that she is appreciated. Thank you, Sabrina!
Craig Seaburg & the Whole B&G Team
Shout Out to Craig Seaburg & the whole B&G team for their extraordinary help to relocate the Columbia Greene Workforce Development Office!
Seamus Moore
Shout Out to Seamus Moore in B&G. It's always a pleasure crossing paths with Seamus. His upbeat attitude and infectious smile always brighten the day! Thank you, Seamus. Keep up the great job!
Maria D'Errico
Thank you to Maria D'Errico for organizing and overseeing our biggest Employee Benefits Fair to date. Through your hard work and dedication to our employees, you have provided our employees with access to information regarding our benefit plans as well as securing a grant to provide employees with fits to show that each and every one of them is appreciated. You are a rock star and Greene County is EXTREMELY fortunate to have you!
The HR Team
To the HR Team, I just want to say thank you for all the time and effort you put into the Employee Benefits Fair. I thought it was wonderful and you all did a fantastic job. I am not just saying that because I was able to secure an extra wrap. 😊I can only hope the employees here understand how willing you are to help and get them heading in the right direction. Keep up the wonderful work.
The Buildings & Grounds Crew
Huge thanks to the entire Buildings & Grounds crew for all your help in keeping the Historic Catskill Point beautiful, safe, and running smoothly through every event and dockage - your hard work truly keeps this place together (literally)!
John Cernak
Special Shout Out to John from Buildings & Grounds. Thank you for all you do!
Debra Kingman
Thank you, Deb, for always helping me get my reports to where they need to go. You always have a smile on your face and are such a positive person. I appreciate you.
Caitlin Neal
Caitlin Neal, I write to thank you for your assistance and professionalism today. Your help was greatly appreciated.
Heather Halvorsen
Shout Out to Heather Halvorsen in Human Services. She is kind, reliable, and great at what she does. We are so happy to have her back!
Maria D'Errico and Team
Great job to Maria and team for the efforts that went into the Benefits Fair!! Thank you for all you do for the employees.
Paul VanSchaack
Big Shout Out to Paul in Tourism for taking the time to add additional historical signage and descriptions at the Freightmasters Museum, giving guests more opportunities to enjoy and learn about the rich history of the property.
MaryEllen Antonelli
MaryEllen Antonelli is an amazing asset to our Catskill DMV. She is always at work, has a great rapport with the customers and is a pleasure to work with. Thank you MaryEllen for your dedication to DMV and your community.
Dawn Apjohn, Betty Kimmel, and Ray Houghtaling
Dawn, Betty, and Ray from Buildings & Grounds do a great job and I just want them to know how much they are appreciated for all that they do!
Buildings & Grounds, Sheriff's Office, Tom Hoyt, Information Technology, HR Team, Board of Elections, Economic Development & Planning, and the County Administrator's Office
To Greene County Buildings & Grounds, Sheriff's Office, Tom Hoyt (Safety Officer), Information Technology, the HR Team and Board of Elections, thank you, thank you for helping with the Employee Benefits Fair. Whether moving tables, setting up TVs, lending us tables, organizing the slip and fall simulator, picking up lunch from Subway, serving lunch, handing out appreciation gifts to employees and of course, the County Administrator's office and Economic Development & Planning for allowing us to use your conference rooms for the event. Our team appreciates each and every one of your for helping to make our event BIG and well attended. We had close to 200 employees visit between 10:30 & 2:30. AMAZING!! THANK YOU to the many helping hands for making our fair a success!!
The HR Department
HR: Thank you all for hosting the Employee Benefits Fair yesterday! Our Pre-K Department attended & appreciated the time & effort that went into organizing the event. The vendors were helpful & answered any questions we had for them. We also enjoyed the inspirational gifts, treats & lunch. Thanks so much for everything.
Pamela Fancher-Brent, Rachael Cornell, Kim Stanzione & Holly Weed
Thank you, Pam, Rachael, Kim and Holly for your help to make the Employee Benefits Fair a success!! I LOVE the fact that our benefits fair has grown over the years, but I honestly count not pull this off without each and everyone's help. You guys made today fantastic in every way! I appreciate you ALL!! You are a Rock Star Team!