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Employees Receiving Tenure Awards

TJJD would like to recognize the following employees who have received a tenure award since February 2016. On behalf of the agency, we extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for their dedication and service to the State of Texas.


February 2016


Five Years of Service
Debra G. Foster, Gainesville
Andrea G. Brazell, McLennan CSJCF
Brandon E. Spears, McLennan RTC
Ron’Neshia D. Spears, McLennan RTC
Maria A. Muhammad, Cottrell HWH
Mario Ramirez York, HWH


Ten Years of Service
Robin C. Motley, Gainesville
Debra A. Sullivent, Giddings
Jimmy W. Loewe, Giddings
Raul De La Torre, Evins
Stephanie A. Allen, McLennan CSJCF
Timothy A. Redic, McLennan RTC
Christi R. Villegas, Dallas Distict Office


Fifteen Years of Service
Donna L. Box, Ron Jackson


Twenty Years of Service
Cristopher L Burton, Austin (State Programs & Facilities)
William L. George, Ron Jackson
Joe I. Barraza, Evins


Twenty-five Years of Service
Venita Y. Foran, Gainesville
Mary L. Mahon, Giddings
Richard C. Anderson, Cottrell HWH


March 2016


Five Years of Service
Courtney R. Thompson, Gainesville
Dorothy L. Minor, McLennan RTC
Jermaine M. Hope, Ron Jackson
Mary D. Luthi, McLennan CSJCF
Melanie E. Hickey, Giddings
Rebecca Cadena, Ron Jackson O&A
Reta J. Waller, Ron Jackson
Sarah J. Stevenson, Brownwood HWH


Ten Years of Service
Dana M. Mosley, McLennan Phoenix
Frances Castillo, Evins
Katherine D. Kieffer, Austin (Finance)
Kristina V. Parzanese, McLennan CSJCF
Sabrina L. Taylor, McLennan RTC
Stephanie D. Thomas, McLennan CSJCF


Fifteen Years of Service
Hiram Dalton, San Antonio DO
Regina J. Matus, McLennan CSJCF


Twenty Years of Service
Hector L. Navarro, McLennan CSJCF
Stephen D. Miles, Cottrell HWH
Tammy T. Holland, Austin (State Programs & Facilities)


Twenty-five Years of Service
Ana I. Sandoval, Tamayo HWH
Glenda G. Jackson, McLennan CSJCF

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