Livingston County celebrated the careers of 35 longtime employees at its 28th annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, highlighting decades of public service across 15 departments.
Held in Geneseo, the event recognized staff members who have served the County for either ten or 25 years. Board of Supervisors Chair David LeFeber opened the ceremony by thanking the honorees for their “passion and dedication to public service.”
“These individuals have dedicated their careers to making Livingston County a better place to live, work and raise a family,” LeFeber said. “We’re proud to honor and celebrate each of them for their contributions and their commitment to serving others with excellence and integrity.”
Employees celebrating ten years of service received commemorative blankets, while 25-year honorees were presented with custom-made stoneware crocks. A reception for the honorees and their families followed the ceremony.
Among the employees honored was Erica Mike, who began as a motor vehicle clerk in 1999 and now oversees both DMV offices in Geneseo and Dansville as motor vehicle supervisor. She cited leading the DMV through three successful audits as a career highlight. “I’m excited to be celebrating 25 years,” Mike said. “The DMV staff are an amazing group and I am grateful to work with a truly dedicated team who bring their best every day.”
Senior dispatcher Matthew Snyder of the Sheriff’s Office reflected on his career, which began in 2009. He supervises dispatch shifts and training and previously served as a SWAT team medic. Snyder recalled helping a grandmother deliver a baby over the phone during a snowstorm as one of his most memorable experiences. “The friendships and family-like atmosphere with my coworkers keep me going,” he said. “It’s a nice feeling to be recognized and acknowledged for your service.”
County Treasurer Amy Davies also marked 25 years of service. She started as deputy county treasurer in 1999 and now manages all financial operations. Davies said she’s especially proud of the County’s 25 consecutive clean audits. “I am truly honored and humbled to be recognized,” she said. “It’s a wonderful reminder of how much I value the County and of all the relationships I have built over the years.”
Chief Deputy Jason Yasso was recognized for his ten years of service with the County. Yasso began in 1992 as a laborer before returning in 2014 to lead the Correctional Services Bureau and later the Professional Standards Bureau. He led key initiatives including training development and SWAT accreditation. “It shows the County values and appreciates their biggest asset,” Yasso said. “The support and appreciation we see in Livingston County toward the Sheriff’s Office… is truly appreciated.”
The County continues to promote service recognition as a way to highlight the impact of public employees and encourage a culture of appreciation across departments.
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