Commissioners Honor Dedicated Employees

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At their meeting on December 17, the Churchill County Commissioners recognized 11 county employees, including a K9 employee, for their combined 115 years of service to this community. 

The following employees were honored for their tenure of service to the county:

Five years of service:

• Tara Adams, Clerk-Treasurer’s Office
• Katelin Byington, District Court
• Loreli Le Baron, Public Works, Planning & Building
• Jacob Sommer, Public Defender’s Office
• Faviola Gouveia, Justice Court
• K9 “Penny,” Juvenile Probation

10 years of service:

• Heather Gomes, Assessor’s Office

15 years of service:

• Cecilia Sanchez, District Attorney’s Office
• Marcie Compau, Sheriff’s Office

20 years of service:

• Lacie McAfee, Recorder’s Office

25 years of service:

• Preston Denney, Public Works Planning & Building

Each quarter, the Commissioners present plaques and lapel pins to county employees to recognize them for every five years of service to our local community. This month, Penny received a soft squeaky toy instead of a lapel pin. A trained service dog, Penny is a positive influence in calming kids when they come into the Juvenile Probation Office. 

The next employee recognition event will be at the second Commissioners’ meeting in January 2026.. 

Above right: Lacie McAfee with Churchill County Recorder’s Office was recognized for 20 years of service. Pictured with Commissioners Eric Blakey, Matt Hyde, and Myles Getto.