Jackson County, Oregon, USA

JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
10 S OAKDALE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97501

September 26, 2023

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County Close-Up

Thank you for visiting the Jackson County Close-Up page. You will find a series of video stories that show what is happening around the County.

You will discover what the different departments do and what drives them to work so hard for the citizens of Jackson County. You will find better understanding of why they are so committed to a safe and healthy place to live.

You will meet the people that work for you and what is on their minds. You will find out how citizen involvement shapes the direction of the county and about rules of governance.

We will discuss hot topics, things you may not know, and we may even surprise you. Enjoy your time as you look "Close-Up" with your Jackson County Government.

Aaron Grissom – August Employee of the Month

With both highly specialized knowledge and a wide range of roles and responsibilities at the Sheriff's office, Deputy Aaron Grissom has earned his recognition as August's Employee of the Month.

Vanessa Espino: July Employee of the Month

With a large Spanish-speaking community in Jackson County, Vanessa Espino has been an invaluable employee at the DA's office, bridging the language gap.

Nikki Daniels: June Employee of the Month

After less than a year working at Jackson County, Nikki Daniels has already caught the attention of leadership, earning herself the June Employee of the Month award.

Tina Mendoza: 25 Years of Service Award

Since 1998, Tina Mendoza has been an irreplaceable, steadfast, compassionate presence at Jackson County WIC, helping countless families get access to the help they need.

Deputy Mike Hermant: 25 Years of Service Award

There are some organizations that are great to work for no matter which job you're doing, and that's been the case for Deputy Mike Hermant during his 25 years at the Sheriff's Office.

25 Years of Service Award - Cory Woo

Working for 25 years in the community justice department isn't for the faint of heart, and Cory Woo has made a difference in many youths' lives during his time at Jackson County Juvenile Detention.

May Employee of the Month: Ann Kalafut

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Jackson County drivers have our incredible road maintenance crews to thank for safe roads, and few have worked harder than Ann Kalafut to make sure our roads are in top condition.

30 Years of Service Award- Richard Reynolds

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For the last 30 years, Richie Reynolds has consistently worked hard to make sure Jackson County drivers enjoy safe, smooth roads and bridges.

April Employee of the Month: Johan Pietila

Providing counsel to Jackson County is an important task that requires a sharp mind, and Johan Pietila has proven to be perfect for the job since he started in 2020.

30 Years of Service Award-Jeffrey Pruitt

After 30 years as a Jackson County employee, Jeffrey Pruitt continues contributing to a history of the Pruitt family working for the County for over 140 years.

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