Roberts and Tanz selected as Employees of the Quarter

Erica Roberts, Public Safety Communications Supervisor, was named the Employee of the Quarter for July - September 2024. Erica has been with the City for over six years, joining in August 2018 as a Public Safety Communications Specialist. She was promoted to Lead in May 2021 and advanced to her Supervisor role in March 2022.

Erica was nominated for her extraordinary compassion and care for others. Recently, she provided food to two children brought to the police department and noticed they were in need of clean clothing. Without hesitation, Erica purchased clothes for them and stayed with them until a safe place was arranged. Erica also reached out to assist a neighboring agency experiencing a radio outage, providing treats as a gesture of support and solidarity.

Erica's empathy and proactive spirit reflect her deep commitment to the City of Burleson. She was honored during the November 4, 2024, City Council meeting.

Environmental Health Specialists play a vital role in protecting public health and enhancing community well-being by managing key environmental programs and promoting health standards across the city. Help us congratulate Kristen Tanz for her dedication to keeping our city safe and resilient.

Kristen Tanz, Environmental Health Specialist II, was named the Employee of the Quarter for July - September 2024. Kristen has been with the City for one and a half years, joining in April 2023 as an Environmental Health Specialist I. She was promoted to her current role earlier this year after demonstrating exceptional commitment to her professional growth, obtaining multiple certifications, and becoming a Registered Sanitarian.

Kristen has been instrumental in managing vector control, monitoring and controlling mosquitoes during a record-breaking year, handling all aspects from setting traps and taking samples to coordinating spraying and public notifications. Kristen has gone above and beyond, providing one-on-one guidance to concerned residents and businesses and promptly addressing calls, complaints, and social media inquiries.

Despite balancing heavy fieldwork and administrative duties, Kristen maintains a positive and professional demeanor. Her interactions with both staff and citizens are consistently kind, educational, and focused on problem-solving. Kristen has also played a key role in transitioning the Keep Burleson Beautiful initiative to the Parks Department, assisting with the Trash Bash event, and now chairs the Adopt a Spot program.

Kristen was honored during the November 4, 2024, City Council meeting.

The city's Employee of the Quarter award is based on an employee's efficiency, transparency, honesty, innovation, and customer service, all of which comprise the city's ethics statement.