Agenda 09/24/2019 Item # 3D2 (Recognizing August 2019 Employee of the Month)09/24/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Presentation of the August 2019 Employee of the Month, Randy Lowe, Instrumentation / Electrical
Technician, Public Utilities Department.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of an employee who has made significant
contributions to the organization and to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Randy has been with Wastewater Power Systems since 2017. His knowledge and
superior understanding of industry standards have introduced improvements across the Public Utilities
Department Wastewater Division. He has taken on the role of a mentor to junior technicians, providing
training and guidance, both personally and professionally.
One example of Randy’s ability was during the acquisition of the Golden Gate Utilities, when he took on
the role of team leader. After the decision to convert 30 lift stations to the county standard DFS system,
Randy developed methods to quickly overhaul and convert each site. He personally converted 15 of the
30 stations while still making himself available to assist and give technical guidance throughout the entire
process. Randy was responsible for a savings of several thousand dollars per station.
At the water reclamation facilities, Randy was able to identify different materials and wiring techniques to
eliminate communication issues. These projects saved the county thousands of dollars in contractor
repairs and planned fiber installation.
Randy has earned the respect of both his team members and management. His efforts, pleasant attitude,
and can-do spirit have saved the county tens of thousands of dollars since joining the Power Systems
team. Randy is a shining example of a great Collier County employee who “exceed expectations” every
day.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected “Employee of the Month” receives a $150.00 cash award. Funds for
this are available in the employee’s budget cost center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
Prepared by: Katie Whittier, Recognition and Retirement Coordinator, Human Resources Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.D.2
Doc ID: 10050
Item Summary: Presentation of the August 2019 Employee of the Month, Randy Lowe,
Instrumentation/Electrical Technician, Public Utilities Department.
Meeting Date: 09/24/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Human Resources Generalist – Human Resources
Name: Katherine Whittier
09/03/2019 9:26 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Human Resources – Human Resources
Name: Amy Lyberg
09/03/2019 9:26 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Human Resources Amy Lyberg Additional Reviewer Completed 09/03/2019 9:41 AM
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 09/03/2019 10:11 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 09/05/2019 2:43 PM
Office of Management and Budget Katherine Whittier Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 09/03/2019 9:26 AM
County Attorney's Office Katherine Whittier Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Skipped 09/03/2019 9:26 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/14/2019 1:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/24/2019 9:00 AM
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