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2. Age is only a number, a cipher for the records. A man can't retire his experience. He must use it.
~Bernard Baruch
3. Seven (7) Ambitious and Energetic People began their Atlanta City Government Careers..
Leon Gray
1981
Marilyn Britt
1980
Madelyn Grant
1981
Steve Williams
1980
Steve Clark
1985
Santana Herrara
1987
Robert Hodges
1996
4. City Years.the good ole days at 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
5. Robert Hodges15 Years of ServiceFleet Services
6. Robert Lodge
Fleet Maintenance Technician
Fleet Services
Department of Public Works
7. Robert Lodge is very professional and would always greet you with a smile. His attitude was always professional and he was an awesome joy to work with!-Charesse Williams, 7 years of service
8. Robert is referred to as the..
Master by his co-workers!
9. Robert..Always willing to lend a helping hand- Teresa Lawson, 12 years of service
10. Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better. --Pat Riley
11. Leon Gray30 Years of ServiceFleet Services
12. Leon Gray
Automotive Technician Supervisor
Fleet Services
Department of Public Works
13. Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.-Ralph Marston
Leon posing in the City Garage
14. Leon always loved his job.. I wish him well.- Don Burgett, 25 years of service
15. Going the extra mile always pays off!
16. Leon today is the first day of the rest of your life! Enjoy every moment!
17. Santanna Herrara26 years of Service Transportation
18. Santana Herrera
DPW Manager, TCC Operations & Signal/Street Light Engineering
Department of Public Works
2011-Present
DPW Manager, Traffic Signal & Street Light Operations
Department of Public Works
2008-2010
Chief Traffic Engineer
Traffic Signal Operations & Maintenance
Department of Public Works
2002-2008
Traffic Engineer Principal
Traffic Signal Operations & Maintenance
Department of Public Works
1997-2002
Traffic Systems Engineer
Traffic Control Center
Department of Public Works
1987-1997
19. Who said Traffic Systems Engineers arent stylish?
Fashion meets the Street Light Systems
20. "Your role as a leader is even more important than you might imagine. You have the power to help people become winners." --Ken Blanchard
21. Madelyn Grant30 Years of Service Transportation
22. Madelyn Grant
Program Management Officer
Capital Projects
Department of Public Works
Deputy Program Management Officer
Quality of Life Bond Program
Department of Public Works
Public Works Technical Projects Manager
Department of Public Works
Architectural Services Chief
Office of the Mayor
Department of Administrative Services
Architectural Designer
Office of the Mayor
23. A promising architect major destined for greatness..
24. Red Flower in your hair and a Georgia peach in your hand.wearing an Afro and a tunic top.Simply Madelyn
25. Motherhood is awesomeyet Im so sleepy!
The Grant Family over the years
26. Golden Times with Mommys Little Girl
27. "Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . . For me, that balance is family, work, and service."
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Family Time is Golden
28. At work or off workalways the Queen of relationships!
29. After all the laughs, after all the jokes, after all the firm instructions, after all the fights, one thing sums up Madelyn Grant..and that is the fact that she has a great heart! Shes also one of the very few complete managers Ive come across in a long time!- Femi Fayemi, 23 years of service
30. Celebrating Christmas in the Atrium of City Hall- December 2003
31. Nancys Birthday Party after work hours..always there for friends!
32. Department of Public Works Executive Staff Team Members
(L to R) MarnaShackleford (Human Resources), Michelle Wynn Transportation Engineering), Madelyn Grant (Capital Projects), Richard Mendoza (Commissioner), Katrina Parks (Former Staff), Douglas Raikes (Solid Waste), Cotena Alexander (Transportation Engineering), and Valerie Bell-Smith (Public Relations)
33. 34. Capital Projects Core Team
L to R Micheal Ayo (Project Manager), Femi Fayemi (Construction Management), Danita Ogandaga (Public Information), Madelyn Grant (Program Manager), Dawn Riley (Legislative Analyst), Michelle Battee-Day (Financial Manager), and Gregory Holder (Project Manager). Daniel Ephraim (Project Manager)- not pictured.
35. Steve Williams31 Years of ServiceFleet Services
36. Steve Williams
Acting Assistant Director
Office of Fleet Services
Department of Public Works
2009-2011
Fleet Manager
Technical Services Division
Department of Public Works
2004-2009
Fleet Analyst
Department of Motor Transport
Department of Public Works
1988-2004
Shift Supervisor/Training
1983-1988
Firefighter
Station #7- West End
1981-1983
Mechanic
Bureau of Motor Transport
1980-1981
37. 38. Pleasure in the Jobputs perfection in the work- Aristotle
Steve examiningFleet inventory data
39. Whatever you do, dont do it half way!- Bob Beamon
Thank you Steve for always going the extra mile!
40. 41. Marilyn BrittOffice of the Commissioner31 Years of Service
42. Marilyn Britt
Public Information Officer
Office of the Commissioner
Department of Public Works
2010-2011
Customer Service Manager
Customer Call Center
Department of Public Works
2007-2010; and 2001-2004
Billing Support Supervisor
Department of Public Works
2000-2001
Administrative Assistant
Office of Management Information Systems (DIT)
1982-1999
Communications Assistant
Mayors Office
1980-1982
43. Marilyn Britt set the journalism world a' fireready to take the City of Atlanta Communications world to the next leveland to the next level she did! - Danita Ogandaga, 5 years of service
44. Marilyn Britt is a Calming Presence in a Hectic World.- Alfred Middleton, 5 years of service
45. Do what you do so well that they willwant to see it again and bring their friends.Walt Disney
Marilyn and Company featured with Red Foxx
46. Marilyn Britt with former Mayor Maynard Jackson
47. Marilyns photo op with prominent Atlanta Businessmen.
48. Customer service is not a department, it's an attitude!UNKNOWN
Marilyn featured with Rob Pitts
49. Having a sense of humor is important in this industry!
50. Marilyn working..with baby on board!
51. Marilyn on Costume Day.whos your favorite character?
52. Marilyn Britt is a teacher and a well spring of wisdom! I will miss her dearly- Shelly Stroud, Executive Assistant, 8 years of service
53. To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.- Douglas Adams
Marilyn Britt pictured with
2008 Retiree Betty Harris
54. Marilyn always making time for colleagues will be appreciated!Pictured with Nicole Young, Parks & Recreation Project Manager
55. Steve Clark26 Years of ServiceTransportation
56. Steve Clark
Field Engineer, Principal
Capital Projects
2006-2011
Construction Inspector
Capital Projects
2001-2005
Planner/Scheduler
United Water
1999-2001
Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Water Department
1985-1999
57. Steve Clark is an easy going, calm person always on top of his game!- Wally Jafojo, 13 years of service
58. Steve Clarkdependable, confident, and efficient!- Karen Bivens, 17 years of service
Steve on site with Resurfacing Crews
59. Steve is one of our most dedicated field engineers of all time as for as this program is concerned. When presented with an assignment, he never asks Why, he just does it. - Femi Fayemi, 23 years of service
60. He who has put a good finish to his undertaking is said to have placed a golden crown to the whole- Eustachius
61. Heres to Finishing Strong and finally enjoying the Pension!
62. Thank You!
Kasim Reed
Mayor
Atlanta City Council
Ceasar Mitchell
President
Carla Smith
Kwanza Hall
Ivory Lee Young, Jr.
Cleta Winslow
Natalyn Mosby Archibong
Alex Wan
Howard Shook
Yolanda Adrean
Felicia A. Moore
C. T. Martin
Keisha Bottoms
Joyce Sheperd
Michael Bond
Aaron Watson
H. Lamar Willis
Richard Mendoza, Commissioner
Dexter C. White, Deputy Commissioner
Availablelate September 2011