Milam County Sheriff’s Office celebrates staff
The Milam County Sheriff’s Office celebrated its outstanding employees at its annual Christmas Party and Awards Banquet last week. Several employees were recognized for their exceptional service for this past year, serving as peace officers, telecommunications officers, corrections officers, food and services, medical and in administrative services.
Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore said that although not all employees were given an award, they are highly valued within this office for the dedicated work they do.
Those recognized at our awards ceremony:
Administrator of the Year Patrol Division – Sheriff Mike Clore
Administrator of the Year Jail Division – Chief John Torres
Sheriff Leadership Award - Robert Wagnon
Supervisor of the Year Patrol Division – Lt. Bret Wier
Supervisor of the Year Jail Division – Sergeant De’Onte Pittman
Rookie of the Year Patrol Division – Darius Ford
Rookie of the Year Jail Division – James Hall
Investigator of the Year – Lt. Bret Wier
Administrative Support of the Year Patrol Division – Anette Vargas
Administrative Support of the Year Jail Division - Corporal Heather Gustum
Best Back-up Deputy of the Year Patrol Division – Jonathan Mendoza
School Resource Deputy of the Year – Joshua Hughes
Top Gun Award – Sheriff Mike Clore
Drug Buster of the Year- Lt. John Helenberg
Mr. Dependable Jail Division – Sergeant De’Onte Pittman 2,184.25 hours
Ms. Dependable Jail Division – Vera Luckey 2,006.75 hours
Most Valuable Jailer (2 Plaques) – Sergeant Steven Aguilar with 109,512 Rounds checked and Sergeant Casey Rousar with 91, 552 Rounds checked
Outstanding Achievement Award Jail Division – Angela Cumbie
“Do Better Award” Jail Division – Ana Lopez
Pulp Fiction Jackrabbit Slim Award – Darius Ford
Reserve Deputy of the Year -Keith Beasley
Best Contractor of the Year – Lisa Cannaday
Correctional Officer of the Year – Wyatt Decker
Dispatcher of Year – Jennifer Mueck
Deputy of the Year Patrol Division – Jonathan Mendoza
Deputy of the Year Jail Division – Clayton Domel
Several local businesses and individuals donated items as door prizes for our employees and guests including: EBCO General Contractors, Anderle Lumber Company, Whitely Farm Supply, Classic Bank, O’Reilly’s, Circle S BBQ, Katie Huscher, Thorndale Meat Market, Shannon Bell, Milam Co. Livestock Auction, Ideal Poultry, AGM, The Office, Buckholts State Bank, The Oak Club, Climate Control, Rustic Charm, The Rockdale Reporter, R&B Accessories , El Charro, Los Comales, Alex the Barber, Bob’s Steakhouse, The Piano Bar, Alpha One, Texas Diamond Trucking, Mine Services Inc, J.H. Services, Leslie Davidson, Kara Clore, Rockdale Signs, and The Venue at Railfan (Host) – Hot Corner (Catering) – Barbara Dominguez.