GENESEO, N.Y., June 25, 2025 — The Livingston County Board of Supervisors held its 28th annual Employee Recognition Ceremony today, honoring 35 employees for ten and 25 years of dedicated service to the County and its residents.
The board recognized County staff from 15 different departments for their career milestones at the ceremony. Board Chair David LeFeber delivered the event’s opening remarks, highlighting the many services provided to County residents by the honorees and thanking them for their passion and dedication to public service.
“These individuals have dedicated their careers to making Livingston County a better place to live, work and raise a family,” said LeFeber. “Their work has a lasting impact on the people and communities we serve. We’re proud to honor and celebrate each of them for their contributions and their commitment to serving others with excellence and integrity.”
The board presented the honorees with commemorative blankets or custom-made stoneware crocks in celebration of their 10 or 25 years of public service, respectively. A reception for the recognized employees and their families followed the ceremony.
Among those recognized was Erica Mike, who celebrated 25 years with the County. Mike began her career in 1999 as a motor vehicle clerk. Today, she serves the County as motor vehicle supervisor where she oversees operations at both the Geneseo and Dansville DMV offices. In looking back at her accomplishments, one of Mike’s personal highlights was leading the County DMV offices through three favorable audits as supervisor.
Mike said, “The celebration for ten and 25 years of service is really something special. The gifts, photos and the delicious food after the ceremony is much appreciated. I'm excited to be celebrating 25 years. The DMV staff are an amazing group and I am grateful to work with a truly dedicated team who bring their best every day.”
Matthew Snyder is a senior dispatcher with the Sheriff’s Office who began his career with the County in 2009. Among his duties, he supervises shifts, manages new hire training, and has served as a SWAT team medic and Honor Guard member. Looking back on his career, he recalled a particularly memorable day in the office when, over the phone, he helped a grandmother deliver her daughter’s baby on the roadside during a snowstorm. The next day he was able to meet the family and hold the baby.
“Every day is something different,” Snyder said. “The friendships and family-like atmosphere with my coworkers keep me going. It's a nice feeling to be recognized and acknowledged for your service.”
County Treasurer Amy Davies was honored for her 25 years of service. Davies began her County career as deputy county treasurer in 1999. She manages the County’s finances, including reviewing transactions, reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. She’s especially proud of the improvements her office has made on investment returns through strategic cash management, along with 25 years of clean audits with no findings against the County.
“I am truly honored and humbled to be recognized for my years of service,” she said. “It means a great deal to me and it’s a wonderful reminder of how much I value the County and of all the relationships I have built over the years.”
Chief Deputy Jason Yasso of the Sheriff’s Office was celebrated for his decade of service. He began his career with Livingston County in 1992 as a laborer for the Central Services Department before interning at the Sheriff’s Office and then accepting a position as a civilian dispatcher in the 911 Center. He left to pursue a career in law enforcement as a corrections officer and then police officer, before returning to the County in 2014 as chief deputy of the Correctional Services Bureau where he served until 2020. Now overseeing the Professional Standards Bureau, Yasso has led major initiatives including technology upgrades, training development, and SWAT team accreditation.
“I think it is great that the County takes notice of all the exceptional people that serve their community for decades,” stated Yasso. “It shows the County values and appreciates their biggest asset. The support and appreciation we see in Livingston County toward the Sheriff's Office from the residents, visitors, other first responders and government officials are incredible and not shared in many other communities anymore. It is truly appreciated.”