Shaun Bland is Employee of the Year

Dear Medina County Residents,

It is my great pleasure to announce that Shaun Bland was selected as the Employee of the Year at the Medina County Auditor's Office.  Shaun started working with my office in the Weights and Measures Department in the summers of 1998 and 1999 while he was in high school.  After graduating from Buckeye High School in 1999, he went to The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and became a chef upon graduation.  Cooking is still his passion--and we sometimes benefit from that with a tasty treat in the office!

In October 2005 after the retirement of Willard "Otch" Houston , our Inspector of Weights and Measures, I interviewed Shaun for Otch's position.  It was a natural fit since Shaun had trained under him and had a great foundation.  He stepped into the position with enthusiasm and commitment and has grown continuously in the role.  Shaun is now an Inspector after completing extensive course training in the field of Weights and Measures with the State of Ohio.

We are very proud of him and his work.  He is organized, efficient and believes in "working smart."  His demeanor with customers and complainants is always pleasant, helpful and unfailingly polite.  He received the most nominations from my staff for Employee of the Year that anyone has ever received!

Shaun and Amber Buckner have a seven-year-old son, Shane, who is a terrific little boy with his father's love for video games and paintball!

My hat goes off to Shaun Bland, our 2009 Employee of the Year.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Michael E. Kovack
Medina County Auditor
Proudly Serving Medina County