NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

June 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH HONORS
2021-2022 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR

JEFFERSON, LA – Today, Jefferson Parish recognized the 2021 – 2022 Employees of the Year with a special video presentation displayed at the council meeting. CLICK HERE to watch the 2021 – 2022 Employees of the Year video.

“I am very grateful for our dedicated staff, who work so hard to bring Jefferson Parish to the next level,” said Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng. “Our employees are the backbone in making sure Jefferson Parish continues to be a positive place to live, work and play. We are very fortune for the time, talents, energy and resources they give every day for the good of our citizens and community.”

Below is a list of the 2021 – 2022 Employees of the Year:

• Emann Batiste – Community Development, Federal Programs Coordinator
• Charles Bazile, III – Security, ID/Security System Coordinator
• Sidney Bazley – Public Works, Director of Water
• Daniela Bello-Arguello – Parish President’s Office, Cross-Cultural Community Outreach Coordinator
• Paul Clark – Lafreniere Park, Electrician
• Timothy Constant – Streets, Engineering Inspector II
• Katherine Costanza – Environmental Affairs, Assistant Director
• Christopher Forster – Sewerage, Treatment Plant Operator IV
• Margo French – Personnel, Personnel Technician III
• Neil Giurintano – Public Information Office, Information Specialist
• Genika Green-Jupiter – Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP), Executive Assistant
• Kalvilyn Griffn – Public Safety Grants & Administration, Administrative Management Specialist IV
• Wanda Harvey – Accounting, Administrative Assistant
• Timothy Hoskins – General Services, Property Manager
• Janet James – Workforce Connection, Career Specialist
• Brain Joseph – Parkways, Equipment Operator I
• Cheryl Joseph – Citizens’ Affairs, Administrative Assistant
• Brian Kennedy – Property Maintenance Zoning and Quality of Life, Property Maintenance/Zoning Enforcement Manager
• Norman Lestrick – Parks and Recreation, Maintenance Repairman
• Curtis McFarland – Engineering, Warehouse Supervisor II
• Melissa Ovalle – Purchasing, Buyer II
• Paytoniea Palafox – Community Justice Agency, Administrative Assistant
• Phi Phan – Electronic Information Systems, GIS Operator II
• Amanda Ponti – Planning, Planner II
• Rosavelt Price, Jr. – Drainage, Pump Station Operator II
• Mindy Punch – Inspection and Code Enforcement, Account Clerk III
• Brad Richard – Parish Attorney’s Office, Senior Assistant Parish Attorney
• Fernando Saldana – Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation, Federal Programs Coordinator
• Lloyd Seneck, Jr. – Water, Pump Equipment Mechanic
• Shenay Starks – Capital Projects, Administrative Assistant
• Kimberly Thibodeaux – Ecosystems and Coastal Management, Typist Clerk III
• LaTanya Tibbs – Human Resources Management, Administrative Assistant
• Tia Venible – Budget, Accountant II-Central Finance Office
• Brian Verrette – Risk Management, Claims Supervisor
• Wardell Vontoure – Fleet Management, Maintenance Repairman
• Rhonda Walker – Juvenile Services, Food Service Manager
• Darlene Williams – Transit Administration, Clerk III
• Chad Willingham – Library, Library Associate

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.jeffparish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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Jefferson Parish Public Information Office 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 1002 Jefferson, LA 70123

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