Real. Texas. Service. Champions

The Real. Texas. Service. Champions program celebrates the hard-working, service-oriented qualities that are the ideal characteristics of every City of Mesquite employee. Employees are recognized who provide exemplary customer service or achieve accomplishments that merit special recognition.

Winter Quarter Winners

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Nicole Alcala, Human Resources Department

For more information on the service provided by Nicole, read her commendation (PDF).

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Lisset Palma, Economic Development

For more information on the service provided by Lisset, read her commendation (PDF).

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Ashley Anderson, Housing and Community Services

For more information on the service provided by Ashley, read her commendation (PDF).

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Caleigh Griffin, Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Caleigh, read her commendation (PDF).

2025 Fall Quarter Winners

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Danielle Chhabra, Office of Emergency Management

For more information on the service provided by Danielle, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Jesse Arriaga Profile Photo

Jesse Arriaga, Mesquite Metro Airport

For more information on the service provided by Jesse, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Rose Carabio Profile Photo

Rose Carabio, Housing & Community Services

For more information on the service provided by Rose, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Molly Allison Profile Photo

Molly Allison, Libraries

For more information on the service provided by Molly, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2025 Spring Quarter Winners

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Scott Cook Profile Photo

Scott Cook, Environmental Code

For more information on the service provided by Scott, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Sylvia Encinia Profile Photo

Sylvia Encinia, Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Sylvia, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Detective Ryan Mobley, Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Detective Mobley, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Violet Rivera Profile Photo

Violet Rivera, Economic Development Department

For more information on the service provided by Violet, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2025 Winter Quarter

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Yurissa Gonzalez-Hernandez Profile Photo

Yurissa Gonzalez-Hernandez, Finance Department

For more information on the service provided by Yurissa, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Erik Richmond Profile Photo

Firefighter Erik Richmond, Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Erik, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Alex Sandoval, Parks and Recreation Department

For more information on the service provided by Alex, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Carlos Vargas, Neighborhood Services

For more information on the service provided by Carlos, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2024 Fall Quarter

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Angela Silva, Animal Services

For more information on the service provided by Angela, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Deputy Marshal Lawrence Allen, Municipal Court

For more information on the service provided by Deputy Marshal Allen, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Macrina Aguilar, Parks and Recreation Department

For more information on the service provided by Macrina, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Officer Ian Dudley, Mesquite Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Officer Dudley, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2024 Summer Quarter

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Benny Fuentes,
Facility Maintenance

For more information on the service provided by Benny, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Profile photo Charity Parker

Charity Parker,
Public Safety Dispatcher

For more information on the service provided by Charity, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Capt. Eric Haake,
Mesquite Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Capt. Haake, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

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Todd Clearman,
Parks and Recreation Department

For more information on the service provided by Todd, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2024 Spring Quarter

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Francis Wolford, Facilities Maintenance Department

Francis Wolford,
Facilities Maintenance

For more information on the service provided by Francis, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.


Katherine Sullivan, Environmental Code Department

Katherine Sullivan, Environmental Code

For more information on the service provided by Katherine, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Mike Petrea, Planning and Development Services Department

Mike Petrea,
Planning and Development Services

For more information on the service provided by Mike, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Jeremie Wood, Police Department

Officer Jeremie Wood, Mesquite Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Officer Wood, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2023 Winter Quarter

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7-17-23 Service Champions - Raymond Witt

Ramond Witt, Police

For more information on the service provided by Detention Officer Witt, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

7-17-23 Service Champions - Kristen Herndon

Kristen Herndon, Parks and Recreation

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Herndon, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

7-17-23 Service Champions - Jose Payan

Jose Payan, Facilities Maintenance

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Payan, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

7-17-23 Service Champions - Lt Darrel Evans

Lt. Darrel Evans, Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Lt. Evans, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2022 Fall Quarter Winners

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3-20-23 Service Champions - Briana Urquhart

Briana Urquhart, Housing & Community Services

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Urquhart, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

3-20-23 Service Champions - Officer Arredondo Chavez

Police Officer Anthony Arredondo Chavez, Mesquite Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Officer Chavez, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

3-20-23 Service Champions - Pam Dunworth

Pam Dunworth, Human Resources

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Dunworth, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

3-20-23 Service Champions - Dino Porter

Dino Porter, Mesquite Metro Airport

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Porter, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2022 Summer Quarter Winners

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12-5-22 Service Champions - Captain Hopkins

Fire Captain Keith Hopkins, Mesquite Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Fire Captain Hopkins, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

12-5-22 Service Champions - Melissa Romero

Melissa Romero, Administration

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Romero, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

12-5-22 Service Champions - Dave Dellos

David Dellos, Finance

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Dellos, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

12-5-22 Service Champions - Maria Dominguez

Maria Dominguez, Facility Services

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Dominguez, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2022 Spring Quarter Winners

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8-15-22 Service Champion - Elizabeth Cline

Elizabeth Cline, Library Services

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Cline, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

8-15-22 Service Champion - Esmeralda Vasquez

Esmeralda Vasquez, Police

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Vasquez, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

8-15-22 Service Champions - Stephanie Nguyen

Stephanie Nguyen, Planning and Development

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Nguyen, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

8-15-22 Service Champions - Terry Sprinkle

Terry Sprinkle, Facilities Maintenance

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Sprinkle, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2022 Winter Quarter Winners

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Holt Austin (Firefighter)

Firefighter Austin Holt, Mesquite Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Firefighter Holt, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

6-6-22 Service Champions - Sarah Tome

Sarah Tome, Mesquite Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Tome, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

6-6-22 Service Champions - Orry Hill

Orry Hill, Mesquite Metro Airport

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Hill, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

6-6-22 Service Champions - Arthur Branch

Arthur Branch, Mesquite Public Works Department

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Branch, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2021 Fall Quarter Winners

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Officer Jeff Goodfred

Officer Jeff Goodfred, Mesquite Police Department

For more information on the service provided by Officer Goodfred, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Stephanie Dorsey

Stephanie Dorsey, Finance Department

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Dorsey, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia, Parks and Recreation Department

For more information on the service provided by Mr. Garcia, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

Gail Thompson

Gail Thompson, Legal Department

For more information on the service provided by Ms. Thompson, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champion commendation.

2021 Summer Quarter Winners

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Lowrance Harlan (Captain)

Capt. Harlan Lowrance, Mesquite Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Capt. Lowrance, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

Norma 1-2

Norma Pena, Senior Administrative Secretary

For more information on the service provided by Norma, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

Luis 1-2

Luis Monreal, Senior Library Assistant

For more information on the service provided by Luis, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

Valarie 1-2

Valarie Knowles, Administrative Law Enforcement Coordinator

For more information on the service provided by Valarie, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2021 Spring Quarter Winners

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Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez, Building Inspector

For more information on the service provided by Joe, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

Jarrod Thurman

Capt. Jarrod Thurman, Mesquite Fire Department

For more information on the service provided by Jarrod, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

Johnny Snell

Johnny Snell, Signal Technician

For more information on the service provided by Johnny, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

Quo Lucas

Quo Lucas, Senior Officer

For more information on the service provided by Quo, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2021 Winter Quarter Winners

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5-3-21 Service Champions - Thalia Guaida

Thalia Guaida, Senior Court Clerk

For more information on the service provided by Thalia, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

5-3-21 Service Champions - Lesley Frohberg

Lesley Frohberg, Senior Planner

For more information on the service provided by Lesley, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

5-3-21 Service Champions - Rocky King

Rocky King, Heavy Equipment Operator

For more information on the service provided by Rocky, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

5-3-21 Service Champions - Dennis Arnold

Dennis Arnold, Police Officer

For more information on the service provided by Dennis, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2020 Fall Quarter Award Winners

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December 2020 - Service Champions - Tana Colwell

Tana Colwell, Paralegal

For more information on the service provided by Tana, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

December 2020 - Service Champions - Nicole Phillips

Nicole Phillips, Safety Dispatcher Supervisor

For more information on the service provided by Nicole, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

December 2020 - Service Champions - Derek Dupree

Derek Dupree, Line Service Technician

For more information on the service provided by Nicole, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

December 2020 - Service Champions - Lilliana Cindo

Lilliana Cindo, Office Coordinator

For more information on the service provided by Nicole, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2020 Winter Quarter Award Winners

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2-17-20 Service Champions - Kerry Graham

Kerry Graham, Employee Services Coordinator

For more information on the service provided by Kerry, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2-17-20 Service Champions - Michael Wallander

Michael Wallander, Electrical/Energy Inspector

For more information on the service provided by Michael, read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2-17-20 Service Champions - Sgt JW Alexander

J.W. Alexander, Police Sergeant

For more information on the service provided by J.W., read his Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2-17-20 Service Champions - Rachael Burks

Rachael Burks, Athletics/Aquatics Recreation Supervisor

For more information on the service provided by Rachael, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

2019 Spring Quarter Award Winners

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8-5-19 Service Champions - Valarie Knowles (1600x2000)

Valerie Knowles, Administrative Law Enforcement Coordinator

For more information on the service provided by Valerie, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

8-5-19 Service Champions - Diana George (1600x2000)

Diana George, Senior Procurement Specialist

For more information on the service provided by Diana, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

8-5-19 Service Champions - Cecilia Hernandez (1600x2000)

Cecilia Hernandez, Administrative Secretary

For more information on the service provided by Cecilia, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.

8-5-19 Service Champions - Brenda Hood (1600x2000)

Brenda Hood, Legal Services Administrator

For more information on the service provided by Brenda, read her Real. Texas. Service. Champions commendation.