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Administration & Operations JUNE 2026 - UPDATE
Recognizing the people who make Team Chino Valley great!
AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER 2026
ROCKSTAR RECOGNITION Huge congratulations to Officer Steve Sellers and K9 Sirius on being featured in LEAD Magazine! LEAD, or Law Enforcement Accreditation Development, is the quarterly publication of the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, highlighting law enforcement professionals, agency success stories, best practices, and excellence in policing. Officer Sellers and K9 Sirius were featured in the Summer 2026 issue, showcasing their work right here with the Chino Valley Police Department!
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 - UPDATE
ROCKSTAR RECOGNITION A big shout out to our Streets crew for the outstanding work they put in throughout Territorial Days weekend!
I would like to shot out Brody and Wyatt from the parks department for assisting Utilities with MBR filter cleaning here at the Treatment plant. It’s a difficult and dirty job and we greatly appreciate their assistance, they did awesome!
Eric, Wyatt, Eddie, Brandon, and Huck played an important role in traffic control, barricade setup, and street closures for the parade, car show, and fireworks. With so many moving pieces throughout the weekend, their hard work helped keep things organized, traffic moving, and our residents and visitors safe.
Trenton Douglas
We also want to give a special recognition to Brandon. His patience and kindness really stood out as he helped members of our senior community navigate the parking situation. He took the time to assist them with compassion and respect, and those small acts of kindness are a great reflection of the kind of service we strive to provide as a Town. Thank you to Paul and the entire Streets team for being dependable, hardworking, and always willing to step in wherever needed. Cyndi Thomas
A special shout out to Daniel with the Courts team, nominated by Crystal, for going above and beyond to help a resident in need. Crystal shared that she and Daniel assisted an elderly gentleman who had fallen and needed help getting safely back into his vehicle. Together, they made sure he was taken care of and helped coordinate with the Court so he could handle what he needed with the Judge by phone from his vehicle. It was a great example of compassion, teamwork, and taking the extra time to help someone who needed it. Crystal Hoover
A huge shout out to our Parks crew for the incredible work they put in throughout Territorial Days! Luke, Jesus, Wyatt, and Brody were there whenever and wherever they were needed, working hard behind the scenes all weekend long to help make our events a success. We also want to recognize Jennifer and Crystal for keeping the bathrooms clean and ready for the thousands of visitors enjoying Territorial Days. With the amount of activity throughout the weekend, that was certainly no small task! And of course, a big thank you to Jason and the entire Parks team for always being dependable, hardworking, and willing to jump in wherever needed. Events like Territorial Days truly take a team effort, and this crew played a huge role in making the weekend such a success. Cyndi Thomas
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 - UPDATE
ROCKSTAR RECOGNITION Shout-Out to Facilities! Ken Kopal and Dan Downey, for making timely quality repairs at Fleet Shop. Fleet had several See Clicks this month. Ken and Dan worked quickly to fix our problems without interrupting our work.
I would like to extend my personal shout out to Matt Green for his exemplary leadership in managing fleet services advancing data driven decision making in budget processes, methodical asset management, increased safety, interdepartmental cooperation, and customer service, as well as stepping into the interim PW Director role prior to Ryan’s hire, while Steve was on vacation. He is a valued team member and leader in our organization, who supports us all. He and his team are the “wheels that keep us moving”. Thank you, Matt, for all you do!
Matt Green
Terri Denemy
A special shout out to Paul and Brandon with our Streets team for the professionalism and customer service they recently showed while helping a resident work through a drainage concern. Martin, a resident on Maricopa Street, specifically recognized both Paul and Brandon for being helpful, professional, and responsive as he worked through concerns with culverts and drainage along his road. In fact, Martin was so appreciative of how they handled the situation that he joked we should give them both a $20-an-hour raise! While not every issue has an immediate or simple solution, taking the time to listen, communicate, and treat our residents with respect can make a huge difference.
I would like to give a special shout-out to Sandra Santos! She is always ready and willing to help whenever needed, and I truly appreciate her positive attitude and support. Sandra, you are awesome—thank you for all that you do! Kesia Cortez
EMPLOYEE SHOUT-OUTS WANTED! Help us recognize the outstanding members of Team Chino Valley! If someone on your team has gone above and beyond, we'd love to feature them in an upcoming Employee Spotlight. Please submit the following by the end of the first week of each month: Employee name(s) A brief summary of why they deserve recognition A photo of the employee(s) (if available) Send submissions to mcoomer@chinovalleyaz.gov. Let's celebrate the great work happening across every department!
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 - UPDATE
SERVICE MILESTONES 122 STRONG. ONE TEAM. It takes all 122 members of Team Chino Valley to keep our Town running. From the employees on the front lines delivering essential public services, maintaining our roads and parks, responding to emergencies, and serving residents each day, to the dedicated professionals working behind the scenes in administration, finance, human resources, information technology, engineering, planning, communications, and other support roles, every employee plays an essential part in delivering the high-quality services our community relies on. We may be a small organization, but we're a mighty one. This section celebrates the people behind the work by welcoming new team members and recognizing employee service milestones.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 - UPDATE
WELCOME TO THE TEAM! AMANDA MCELROY ASSISTANT COOK
JENNIFER KEITH CUSTODIAN
VERONICA JARQUIN POLICE SERVICES SPECIALIST
MARK LUSSON ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 - UPDATE
ONE TEAM, MORE OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM Know someone who would be a great addition to Team Chino Valley? Through the Town's Employee Referral Program, employees can earn a referral bonus by referring qualified candidates for eligible year-round positions. Employees receive a $300 referral bonus for most eligible hires and $750 for Lateral Police Officer hires once the new employee successfully completes six months of service and all program requirements are met. Check out the current Town job openings below to see where your friends, family, or professional connections may be a great fit. Be sure to review the Employee Referral Program Guide for complete eligibility requirements, program rules, and referral instructions. If you have any questions about the program or your eligibility, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 - UPDATE