County Recognizes 10 Custodians for Everyday Excellence
TL;DR: Chesterfield County honored 10 custodians at the October 28 Board of Supervisors meeting for maintaining clean, welcoming county facilities and providing excellent customer service.
Quick facts
- Who: 10 custodians from county General Services: Shavonda Booth, Michael Briggs, Latochia Clary, Barbara Cousins, Donnell Graves, Tavrick Gray, John Harris, Regina Lawton, Lateekea Preston, and Charlene Wilkins-Pollard
- What: Special recognition for maintaining county buildings and facilities and demonstrating excellent customer service
- When: October 28, 2026
- Where: Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting
The story
County Administrator Dr. Kevin Catlin presented special recognition to 10 custodians at the October 28, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting for their work maintaining county buildings and facilities and demonstrating excellent customer service.
The honored custodians are Shavonda Booth, Michael Briggs, Latochia Clary, Barbara Cousins, Donnell Graves, Tavrick Gray, John Harris, Regina Lawton, Lateekea Preston, and Charlene Wilkins-Pollard. They are part of the General Services Department's custodial services team, which comprises 44 full- and part-time employees.
General Services Director John Neal described the importance of the custodial team, stating: "They are the caretakers of our house and it's a very important job." Vice Chair Kevin Carroll added perspective on the quality of their work, noting: "I don't get complaints about the facilities...It's seamless, but it really isn't because it's a lot of work."
The custodians regularly receive "Co-Worker Kudos" recognition for their consistent work ethic, friendly demeanor, and responsiveness to both scheduled and urgent cleaning needs across county buildings. County Administrator Catlin said of the team: "So, my thanks and appreciation goes out to them."
Key players
- Shavonda Booth: Custodian
- Michael Briggs: Custodian
- Latochia Clary: Custodian
- Barbara Cousins: Custodian
- Donnell Graves: Custodian
- Tavrick Gray: Custodian
- John Harris: Custodian
- Regina Lawton: Custodian
- Lateekea Preston: Custodian
- Charlene Wilkins-Pollard: Custodian
- Dr. Kevin Catlin: County Administrator
- John Neal: General Services Director
- Kevin Carroll: Board of Supervisors Vice Chair
Key dates
- 2026-10-28: Custodian recognition presented at Board of Supervisors meeting
Why it matters: Custodial and maintenance staff are essential to daily county government operations, keeping county buildings clean and functional for the public and government workers. Recognizing their contributions publicly reinforces the value the county places on behind-the-scenes work that residents often take for granted.
Development timeline
- 2026-10-28Custodians honored at Board of Supervisors meeting: County Administrator Dr. Kevin Catlin presented special recognition to 10 custodians from General Services for maintaining county buildings and facilities. [source]
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