RETIRING EMPLOYEES
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Evan Adair , Solicitor ( 24 Years )
Attorney Adair has served as Township Solicitor for 24 years . He is an expert in the field of municipal law . His experience is respected state-wide . Supervisor Brian McGrath commented on Evan ’ s service to the Township . “ His focus is always on how to improve our community . His efforts helped resolve countless legal issues … his guidance helped avoid many more issues throughout his career with Millcreek .”
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT John Orr , Inspector ( 43 Years )
John recently retired after 43 1 / 2 years of service as a highly valued member of the Engineering Department family . He started with the Township once he graduated high school . Working most recently as the Inspector , John was a very knowledgeable , dependable employee that insured compliance with ordinances , drawings and specifications on a variety of public works projects that included streets , storm sewers and sidewalks . He had great expertise with ADA sidewalk ramps and assisted oodles of residents with drainage problems .
NEW EMPLOYEES
ADMINISTRATION Mark Shaw , Solicitor
FIRE PREVENTION Caleb Dixon , Fire Inspector / Deputy EMC
FLEET MAINTENANCE Joseph Yatzor , Garage Bureau Chief Brent Salhoff , Mechanic
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Lorelei DeAngelo , Police Officer Derek Speicher , Police Officer Michael Sorokes , Police Officer Nicole Little , Dispatcher
Rebecca Schlickbernd , Dispatcher
STREETS DEPARTMENT Scott Wells , Laborer illcreek
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP NEWS
POLICE DEPARTMENT Michael Tesore , Director of Police ( 29 Years )
Mike finished his career with the Police Department on December 31st . Throughout his career with the Department , he was assigned many different responsibilities . Patrol Officer , Training Officer , Criminal Investigator , SWAT Commander , to name just a few . The experiences from each of his assignments made him a natural selection to become the 9th Chief in Department History . Millcreek Township appreciates Mike Tesore for his many years of service and wishes him the best during retirement .
David Edwards , Corporal ( 28 Years )
Dave also held numerous assignments throughout his career . When he moved on from Patrol , he became a Criminal Investigator , Firearms Instructor , and member of the SWAT Team . His ability to fix things made him a perfect fit to become the Department Armorer and Staff Service Officer . If you needed something , Dave could find it or fix it !
Elizabeth Schultz , Dispatcher ( 10 years )
Liz began her career with the Department as a part-time Dispatcher in 1987 . She became full-time in 1989 and continued until 1997 , when she left to become the 911 Supervisor for Erie County . Liz returned in 2006 and finished her career in August 2016 . You could always count on Liz to keep you on your toes !
FLEET MAINTENANCE William Hitchcock , Garage Operations Manager ( 43 Years )
Bill began his career with Millcreek changing tires and oil . He soon became a Heavy Equipment Mechanic , eventually being promoted to Operations Manager , responsible for all vehicle maintenance . Supervisor Brian McGrath worked with Bill for 38 years . Brian said , “ His decades of experience enabled him to provide quality service for our Township .”
STREETS DEPARTMENT Gary Walters , Head Foreman ( 42 Years )
Gary worked his entire 42 year career in the Streets Department , first as a Truck Driver , then a Welder and later as a Job Foreman . He became Assistant Head Foreman in 2008 and Head Foreman in 2013 . Supervisor Brian McGrath also worked with Gary for 38 years . McGrath said , “ Because Gary knew the Township inside and out , his transition into the Head Foreman position benefitted all Millcreek residents . “
NEW CHIEF OF POLICE , SCOTT HEIDT
Chief of Police , Scott Heidt
Chief Heidt has been with MPD for the past 29 years . He has worked in all Divisions within the Department while previously commanding the Special Services and Investigative Services Divisions . He has added expertise in Insurance Fraud , Fire / Arson Investigation , Internal Affairs , and SWAT . He graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico , VA in 2010 and served almost 35 years with the West Ridge Fire Department before retiring as their Assistant Chief . Scott is married and has two children .
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