Press release:
Pictured from left: Sheriff Gary T. Maha, Deputy Chad J. Minuto and Undersheriff William A. Sheron Jr. OFFICER OF THE YEAR DEPUTY SHERIFF CHAD J. MINUTO Deputy Chad J. Minuto has distinguished himself as a professional, dedicated hardworking officer who quietly and consistently provides a high level of service to the citizens of Genesee County. He is a member of the Emergency Response Team, a Field Training Officer and a Drug Recognition Expert. Deputy Minuto’s reports are clear, concise and complete and he sets an example for others to strive for. Deputy Minuto has volunteered to provide additional police services to the Village of Bergen, and consistently receives high praise from Village officials. Deputy Minuto is a motivated, enthusiastic professional whose work is always a source of pride. Deputy Chad J. Minuto has brought great credit upon himself and the Sheriff's Office and deserving to be named the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Officer of the Year. Pictured from left: Steven C. Sharpe, director of Emergency Communications, Undersheriff William A. Sheron Jr., Russell L. Lang, communications coordinator and Sheriff Gary T. Maha. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR RUSSELL L. LANG Communications Coordinator Russell L. Lang has distinguished himself as a member of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Communications coordinator Lang has been instrumental in the successful roll out of the new Harris P25 Radio System. He assisted in negotiations with Sprint / Nextel leading to a $1.4 million award. Communications Coordinator Lang also participated in the Radio Request for Proposal and evaluation process including hosting site visits, preparing specifications, and answering vendor inquiries. He took the lead on scheduling radio installations, inventory management, site visits, and equipment audits for more than 1,500 radios, nine radio sites, and more than 60 supported agencies. Communications Coordinator Russell L. Lang reflects great credit upon himself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. LONGEVITY AWARDS (years in service) Correction Officer Melanee E. London -- 10 Correction Officer Daniel J. Renz -- 10 Correction Officer Caleb C. Chaya -- 10 Correction Officer Brian M. Manley -- 15 Sr. Correction Officer Peter M. Hoy -- 15 Youth Officer Timothy G. Wescott -- 15 Sr. Correction Officer Robert W. Mattice -- 20 Emergency Services Dispatcher Lynn B. Riccobono -- 20 Deputy Deborah L. Snyder -- 20 Deputy John R. Duyssen -- 20 Correction Officer Darrell J. Klein -- 20 Correction Officer Norm T. Itjen -- 20 Sr. Emergency Services Dispatcher James E. Tripp -- 20 Investigator Kristopher A. Kautz -- 25 Investigator Timothy J. Weis -- 25 Sergeant Jonathan R. Szumigala -- 25 Deputy Jodie K. Hebdon -- 30 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Batavia Police Detective Paul Caffo Genesee County Assistant District Attorney Melissa Cianfrini Community Service Victim Assistant John Huntzinger Emergency Services Dispatcher Jason W. Holman COMMENDATION Emergency Services Dispatcher Andrew K. Merkel Sr. Correction Officer Kevin D. Wolff Deputy Joseph M. Graff Sergeant Jonathan R. Szumigala Deputy James M. Diehl Deputy Howard J. Carlson Emergency Services Dispatcher Robert H. Tripp Investigator Kristopher A. Kautz Sergeant Brian M. Frieday Deputy Jason E. Saile Sergeant Gregory H. Walker Deputy Lonnie A. Nati Investigator Ronald (Pete) G. Welker Deputy Frank G. Bordonaro Youth Officer John K. Dehm MERITORIOUS Confidential Secretary to the Sheriff Carolyn A. Della Penna Deputy Christopher A. Parker Correction Officer Anthony J. Ridder Emergency Services Dispatcher Stephen R. Smelski Investigator William T. Ferrando Jr.
