Deputy Edward Vlack is Officer of the Year in the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
Jane Ferrando received the Distinguished Service Award.
Both were honored Friday during the Sheriff's Office annual holiday lunch at the headquarters office on Park Road.
Awards were also presented Deputy Patrick Reeves, Deputy Brian Thompson and Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello for Meritorious Service.
Commendations were presented to Chief Deputy Jerome Brewster, Deputy Lonnie Nati, Correction Officer Lisa Aratari, Correction Officer Walter Kolmetz and Correction Officer Bob Mattice.
Top photo: Vlack receives his award from Undersheriff William Sharon, left, and Sheriff Gary Maha.
More pictures and full press release after the jump:
Dispatcher Gary Diegelman receiving an award for 30 years of service, shaking hands with Steven Sharp, left, director of the dispatch center, with Chief Deputy Jerry Brewster looking on.
Keith W. Hunt, deputy coordinator for Emergency Services, accepts a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Emergency Services. Carolyn Della Penna, confidential secretary to the Sheriff, stands behind Hunt.
Wade Schwab accepts a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Mercy EMS.
Dispatcher Joyce Anderson was honored for 30 years of service.
Deputy Patrick Reeves.
Deputy Brian Thompson receiving his award from Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble.
Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello.
Chief Brewster receives a Commendation for his efforts in the investigation that led to murder charges being filed against Steven Repert in Pennsylvania.
Jane Ferrando.
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OFFICER OF THE YEAR – DEPUTY SHERIFF EDWARD E. VLACK
Deputy Edward E. Vlack has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office during 2010. Deputy Vlack’s professional skills and positive attitude have been unwavering over his 20-year career. He continues to demonstrate exceptional competency, organization and leadership and has taken on several additional responsibilities, without hesitation, throughout this past year in the Civil Bureau. In times of need, Deputy Vlack can always be counted on. He is dedicated to performing his duties with professionalism and motivation and has brought great credit upon himself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – FINANCIAL CLERK/TYPIST – JANE D. FERRANDO
Financial Clerk-Typist Jane D. Ferrando has distinguished herself as a member of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Jane’s professionalism to the citizens of Genesee County, coupled with her knowledge of Civil Bureau operations, has been a source of pride for this Agency. During many times of need this year, Jane was more than willing to take on additional responsibilities in Records and the Civil Bureau, at times performing the workload of three people. She continues to go above and beyond the call of duty and reflects great credit upon herself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
LONGEVITY AWARDS
Mary Hecht -- 10 years
Terese Bryan -- 10 years
Youth Officer Christopher Erion -- 10 years
Margaret Sheelar -- 10 years
Deputy Frank Bordonaro -- 15 years
Correction Officer Lisa Aratari -- 15 years
Deputy Edward Vlack -- 20 years
Youth Officer John Dehm -- 30 years
Sr. Dispatcher Gary Diegelman -- 30 years
Sr. Dispatcher Joyce Anderson -- 30 years
Chief Deputy – Road Patrol Gordon Dibble -- 35 years
Warrant Officer Eric Olson -- 35 years
Chief Deputy, Investigations Jerome Brewster -- 35 years
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Emergency Management Staff Sr. Dispatcher Joyce Anderson
Mercy EMS
Edward Minardo, Director, Genesee Justice
COMMENDATION
Chief Deputy, Investigations -- Jerome Brewster
Deputy Lonnie Nati
Correction Officer Lisa Aratari
Correction Officer Walter Kolmetz
Correction Officer Bob Mattice
MERITORIOUS
Deputy Patrick Reeves
Deputy Brian Thompson
Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello
Congratulations Ed, as well
Congratulations Ed, as well as all the award recipients!!! We are proud to have you in our community!!