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Recognition of various City employees and their accomplishments.
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At this time, we want to recognize the outstanding recent professional and personal accomplishments of several City of Deer Park employees:
Jamie Galloway, Director of Emergency Services
Emergency Services Department
Jamie recently completed the required training and received the following certificates from the Texas Engineering Extension Service - The Texas A&M University System, including the following:
• Infrastructure Disaster Management (5 classroom courses)
• Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate (6 Online Courses)
• Cybersecurity Risk Management (6 online Courses)
These are very significant achievements for those in the field of Emergency Management.
Daniel Rios-Lazo, Inspector
Engineering Department
Recently, Danny Rios-Lazo passed the Residential Electrical Inspector certification. This certification is an internationally-recognized credential that demonstrates that an individual has the technical knowledge and professional competency required to perform residential electrical systems inspections to verify compliance with the International Residential Code and the National Electrical Code.
This certification was obtained after passing the 60-question test and allows Danny to inspect electrical panels, meters, sub-panels, re-wiring work, power generator installation, etc. He meets with electricians during the plan review phase to make sure the codes are being followed. After making assure all Codes are followed at it is safe to re-connect electric service, he signs-off on Electrical Permits and approves Permanent Power Releases for Re-Connection from CenterPoint.
So far, Danny has obtained the Building, Plumbing, and Electrical certifications.
Nicole Ganey, Director of Finance
Finance Department
The City of Deer Park is proud to recognize Nicole Ganey, Finance Director, for the distinguished honor of being selected to serve as a Trustee on the inaugural Board of Directors for LocalTrust, a newly established Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP).
Being invited to serve on the inaugural board of a newly formed investment pool is a significant professional accomplishment and a testament to Nicole's expertise, leadership, integrity, and outstanding reputation within the government finance profession. This appointment reflects the tremendous respect she has earned among her peers and the confidence others have in her knowledge, judgment, and ability to help guide an organization from its inception. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it reflects what those of us who work alongside Nicole already know: she is an exceptional professional, a respected leader, and an invaluable member of our organization. Her expertise and steady leadership contribute greatly to the City's financial stewardship and organizational success.
To be asked to help shape the future of a new organization from the ground up is both a tremendous honor and a powerful endorsement of one's professional standing. Nicole has earned that recognition through years of dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to public service. We are incredibly fortunate to have Nicole as part of the City of Deer Park leadership team. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor and significant professional achievement. Her success is a source of pride for our entire organization and a wonderful reflection of the caliber of professionals serving our community.
Stephanie Walker, RTA, Assessor/Collector, Utility Billing Manager
Finance Department
Stephanie earned her Registered Tax Assessor-Collector designation through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). She started this journey in 2023 as the program requires a minimum of three-years to complete. To achieve licensure, Stephanie completed approximately 104 hours of coursework and specialized training covering property tax law, appraisal and assessment procedures, collections, ethics, and state-mandated regulatory requirements.
In addition to the coursework, the program required passage of a state examination designed to ensure comprehensive mastery of Texas tax statutes, administrative rules, and best practices in tax administration. The level of preparation and dedication required for this achievement reflects Stephanie’s strong work ethic and her desire to enhance her professional skills in service to the City of Deer Park.
By completing this rigorous training and testing process, she has strengthened our internal expertise and improved our ability to deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant tax administration services to our residents.
Officer Dalton Dupont, Officer Dustin Parman, Officer William Hale
Police Department
The Deer Park Police Department proudly recognizes Officers Dustin Parman, Dalton Dupont, and William Hale for their outstanding commitment to impaired driving enforcement throughout 2025. Officer Dustin Parman led the department with 82 DWI arrests, followed by Officer Dalton Dupont with 58 arrests, and Officer William Hale with 57 arrests. Their dedication and proactive enforcement efforts demonstrate a strong commitment to keeping our roadways safe and protecting the citizens of Deer Park. In total the Deer Park Police Department made 508 DWI arrests for 2025.
Matt Noland, Water Plant Superintendent
David Ortiz, Water Plant Supervisor
Public Works Department
The Water Heroes Award program was created to recognize the dedicated utility professionals who work every day to protect public health, ensure regulatory compliance, improve operational efficiency, and keep critical water and wastewater systems running safely and effectively. While much of this important work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt throughout the communities you serve.
As part of our Water Heroes campaign, Cleanwater1 wanted to highlight the individuals who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to excellence by implementing solutions that improve safety, optimize operations, reduce costs, conserve resources, achieve compliance goals, or otherwise make a meaningful difference within their organizations.
Matt and David were nominated by a member of the Cleanwater1 team because of the positive impact you have made and the results you have helped deliver. We are honored to recognize your efforts and share your story as an example of the dedication and innovation that drive our industry forward.
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