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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-26 Commissioner Minutes FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dean A. Horst, Chairman STAR COMMITTEE John T. Flannery Robert G. Ziobrowski Special Thanks And Recognition Committee Tiffany Bloyer, HR Director 272 North Second Street ~ Chambersburg, PA 17201 Telephone (717) 261-3150 Fax (717) 261-3156 November 26, 2025 The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition) proudly presents the Employee of the Month award to Janelle Friese. Ms. Friese has been employed with Franklin County since June of 2011. She currently serves as a Fiscal DirectorinFiscal. The selection for the November2025Employee of the Month was determined by the STAR Committee. There were fifteen nominations, ten of which were for Janelle. The STAR nomination form asks what recent event or occurrence made you select Janelle and the answer stated: Janelle’s leadership and dedication have been nothing short of exceptional. Over the past several months, she successfully directed the implementation of a new Target-Based budget (TBB), a complex initiative that she navigated with remarkable precision and grace. From overseeing the design and layout of the training materials to guiding her team and departments through the transition, she ensured every step was seamless and effective. Her strategic foresight aligned financial planning with broader organizational goals, laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability. Her planning was meticulous - she anticipated challenges, identified key decision points, and developed a structure that allowed the department to move forward with confidence. Her attention to detail ensured that nothing was overlooked, and her focus on process improvement helped streamline workflows and reduce confusion during a time of significant change. She established subcommittees for ongoing process planning and communication of the process to impacted stakeholders keeping all informed; attended TBB specific Conference sessions; created a new budget calendar and timeline; coordinated Commissioner, Fiscal, and department communications; established new budget levels to provide appropriate steps of preparation; supported new Laserfiche budget forms and instructions implementation; guided the new process of Supplemental Funding Requests essentially replacing/streamlining existing processes; supporting and guiding budget estimates necessary for the new approach; and myriad of other necessary actions all while supporting her staff with ongoing operational responsibilities. Since it's almost a brand-new budget process, she was open minded and a good listener to team members. She is also diligent and conscientious on the big picture of county financials and pays attention to details on every level. Janelle's leadership through this process made it seem much easier than it was. Her calm, thoughtful and purposeful mindset made it run very smoothly. And despite the heavy lift that went into it, she was still never too busy to help Procurement staff with any issue that we needed assistance with. If we needed coding, had a budget question, or even someone to watch the door while we ran out for a second, Janelle was there for us. Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (717) 264-8474 Telephone: (717) 261-3150 Fax: (717) 261-3156 Website: www.franklincountypa.gov FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dean A. Horst, Chairman STAR COMMITTEE John T. Flannery Robert G. Ziobrowski Special Thanks And Recognition Committee Tiffany Bloyer, HR Director 272 North Second Street ~ Chambersburg, PA 17201 Telephone (717) 261-3150 Fax (717) 261-3156 As one colleague explained, she fosters a collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are welcomed and valued. As a new employee, I’ve found her leadership truly inspiring. No matter how busy things get, she always makes time to support staff—whether it’s answering questions, offering guidance, or simply providing the positive reassurance that we’re on the right path. While we were all learning the new process together, she learned the intricacies and actively shared her knowledge with the team, keeping open communication to ensure everyone felt comfortable and we were all moving in a positive direction. Moreover, Janelle's dedication extends beyond her department. She frequently collaborates with other county departments, offering training and one-on-one assistance, which improves the overall fiscal literacy and efficiency of the entire Franklin County government. Janelle's unwavering support and dedication make her a true standout With one former colleague stating, I can't think of a specific recent event, but I would nominate Janelle for ALWAYS operating at a level of excellence in her role with the County. I have worked closely with Janelle during my time in the Fiscal Dept. and now in my role in Grants Management and each and every interaction with her reminds me of how professional, competent, brilliant and kind she is. Outside of the TBB, Janelle is a joy to work with. We all know that Janelle’s office is a safe space to talk about anything. I look forward to one-on-ones every week with her, and I can proudly say that my boss is the best thing about my job! Janelle deserves this recognition for her contributions to the Fiscal department. I would be thrilled if Janelle won Employee of the Month, and I hope she knows she is greatly appreciated by so many. Ms. Friese’s outstanding characteristics are attributes that have not gone unnoticed by her peers. Those who work alongside Janelle used numerous positive words to describe her. These included dedicated, integrity, caring, poise, strong leadership, wisdom, understanding, commitment to excellence, team-minded, thorough, completely competent, compassionate leader, planner, collaborative, attitude, professionalism, accuracy, positivity, diligent, conscientious, a good listener, stewardship, continuous improvement, responsiveness, and kind. We are so grateful to Ms. Friese as she exudes a high standard of knowledge, leadership and excellence to the employees and residents of Franklin County. Sincerely, The STAR Committee TLB cc: Personnel File; Supervisor Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (717) 264-8474 Telephone: (717) 261-3150 Fax: (717) 261-3156 Website: www.franklincountypa.gov