Lewis County commissioners celebrate employees

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday recognized employees for their years of dedicated service and for going above and beyond in their roles.

"We celebrate the following employees who reached significant service milestones during the first quarter of 2026," the Lewis County commissioners wrote.

Five years:

-Jill Nelson, Public Health and Social Services

-Erika Katt, Emergency Management

-Leslie Etherington, Clerk's Office

10 years:

-Diane Graichen, Public Works

-William Rapp, Public Works

15 years:

-Chad Muir, Public Works

-Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney's Office

-William Halstead, Prosecuting Attorney's Office

20 years:

-Brady Taylor, Sheriff's Office

-Julie Campuzano, Public Health and Social Services

-Jeffrey Sanford, Public Works

25 years:

-Tim Mixer, Public Works

-Lori Pulver, Sheriff's Office

-Ricky Claxton, Sheriff's Office

Employee Spotlight Awards

The following individuals and teams were recognized for demonstrating exceptional responsibility, initiative, teamwork and dedication to public service. The information and quotes were provided by Lewis County:

-Andrew Yocom, Patrol Sergeant - Sheriff's Office

"Sergeant Yocom is one of the most caring and empathetic supervisors. He is truly there for his team while still maintaining high standards and expectations."

-Dave Sims, Community Service Officer - Sheriff's Office

"Dave's work ethic and attitude have made him into a role model for his peers. Dave is continuously going above and beyond."

-Natalie Mauermann, Public Defense Coordinator & Risk Claims Specialist - Public Defense/Risk Management

"She excels at managing multiple roles with skill and efficiency and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers."

-Traci Hall, Administrative Assistant - Assessor's Office

"Traci has exhibited the ability to take on new tasks, learn new things, and make sure everyone in the office is recognized on their birthdays or special days."

-Tanya Hahn, Property Control Specialist II - Assessor's Office

"Tanya took on the task of learning new processes and self-taught herself using manuals. Her willingness to step up showed her dedication to the team."

-Gwen McGeary, Property Control Specialist I - Assessor's Office

"Gwen works extremely hard to assure everyone coming into our office is treated with respect and accuracy. She is always courteous and patient."

-Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board - BOCC

"Rieva consistently goes above and beyond, exemplifying what it means to wear many hats, and wear them well."

-Rebecca Orr, Administrative Assistant - Public Works Motor Pool

"Rebecca fostered meaningful connections with many members of the public and has stepped beyond what has been asked of her."

-Andrew Shedd, RMT 4 - Public Works Roads

"He consistently emphasizes the importance of proper PPE and safe chainsaw operation and takes pride in his work and training others."

-Jacob Cleary, Health Specialist II - Environmental Health

"Jacob spearheaded the implementation and customization of the new county food program software and provided hundreds of hours of training across departments."

-Coroner's Office Team: Warren McLeod, Chelsie Niemcziek, Rylie Blair, Olympia Morris, Ashton Eyer, Rozz Wilson, Elizabeth Hagan, Kevin Rasku, Tyberius Tretheway, Christopher Johnson, Mandy See, Fallon Lef, Celeste Maldonado-Contreras, Kyle White, and Faith Halseth.

"They have gone above and beyond and show up every day with professionalism, care, and respect for the individuals and families they serve."

"Thank you to all of our honorees and to every Lewis County employee who continues to serve our community with dedication and excellence every day," the county wrote.

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This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM.