Bert Leonardo McCargo

Title: Correction Officer

Company: Crittenden County Jail

Location: West Memphis, AR

Janis L. Smith

Company: County of La Plata, Colorado

Title: Coroner

Location: Ignacio, Colorado

Ignacio, CO, October 21, 2015, Janis Smith, Coroner for the County of La Plata, Colorado, has been recognized by Elite American Public Servants, for dedication, achievement and leadership in forensics.

For an impressive three decades, Ms. Smith has served as a coroner with the county of La Plata, Colorado. During the course of her daily routine, she oversees criminal and suspicious activities, suicides, and unintended deaths from a medical perspective. Additionally, she assists in autopsies, and investigates and responds to calls. The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping those who have experienced a loss by giving them much-needed answers about their loves ones’ deaths.

Earnestine A. Fitzgerald

Company: Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department
Title: Captain (Retired)
Location: Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington, MD, October 1, 2015, Earnestine A. Fitzgerald, Retired Captain of the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department, has been recognized by Elite American Public Servants for dedication, achievement and leadership in fire and emergency medical services.

Prior to her retirement, Ms. Fitzgerald devoted nearly three decades to the field of paramedic development and emergency services. She became noted for her skills in training and education, and held a strong commitment to serving the people in her community. In her most recent post as captain of Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department, Ms. Fitzgerald oversaw fire stations, seven basic life support units, and three advanced life support units. She also supervised a staff of six and conducted site inspections.

Frank J. Kiernan, III

Title: Director of Emergency Communications

Company: City Of Meriden

Location: Meriden, Connecticut

Meriden, Connecticut, August 27, 2015, Frank J. Kiernan, III, Director of Emergency Communications for the City Of Meriden, has been recognized by Elite American Public Servants, for dedication, achievement and leadership in public safety communications.

Clarence N. Mayes

Title: Maintenance Support Clerk at Austin P&DC

Company: USPS

Location: Austin, TX

Clarence N. Mayes has always been involved in serving others. He spent 26 years in the United States Air Force, is a Vietnam veteran, and earned the Air Force Commendation Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, and Vietnam Service Medal. Mr. Mayes started with the United States Postal Service immediately after retiring from the military. He has been in his position for nearly 30 years and is recognized for his expertise in administration. In his role, Mr. Mayes spends his days procuring parts, checking paperwork, performing inspections, data transcribing, and stocking parts. He attributes his success to being very dedicated. Looking toward the future, Mr. Mayes hopes to be retired and get more involved in volunteer work.

Govan A. Martin III

Title: Consultant

Company: Self Employed

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA, June 2, 2015, Govan A. Martin III, a self-employed consultant, is recognized by Elite American Public Servants for dedication, achievement and leadership in law enforcement.

Helen Ward Carry, Ed.D.

Title: Former Executive Minister (Retired)

Company: Christ Universal Temple

Location: Chicago, IL

After receiving a moving message of practical Christianity from Dr. Johnnie Colemon at Christ Unity Temple in 1970, Helen Ward Carry, Ed.D. made the commitment to become a student of “the truth” and a member of Christ Unity Temple. Dr. Carry has been preaching Christianity and teaching for nearly 40 years. She spends her days teaching ministerial principals, mobilizing volunteers and establishing religious education programs in churches as a consultant, lecturing, and conducting workshops. Dr. Carry is someone who is always found working wherever she is. She is one of those rare individuals who thrives whenever she is busy. Each day is an opportunity to apply the principles she teaches, for she sincerely believes that a teacher’s greatest lesson is her life. She attributes her success to her love of children and her intense desire to help them reach their potential, which made her a sought-after teacher in the parochial and public school systems. Looking toward the future, Dr. Carry aspires to work on the board of directors and intends to mentor others.

Eugene Sherman Douglas Sr.

Title: Chief (Retired)

Company: Brooklyn Police Department

Location: Brooklyn, IL

Brooklyn, IL, May 8, 2015, Eugene Sherman Douglas Sr., Chief (Retired) of the Brooklyn Police Department, has been recognized by Elite American Public Servants for dedication, achievement and leadership in protecting the community.

Stacie L. Peters, Esq.

Title: General Counsel

Company: Community Action Committee of Pike County

Location: Chillicothe, OH

CHILLICOTHE, OH, February 10, 2015, Stacie L. Peters, General Counsel for the Community Action Committee of Pike County, has been recognized by Elite American Public Servants for dedication, achievements, and leadership in legal services. 

Angella Bearden

Title: Dispatcher Supervisor

Company: Denton Police Department

Location: Denton, TX

Denton, TX, January 21, 2015, Angella Bearden, Dispatcher Supervisor for the Denton Police Department, has been recognized by Elite American Public Servants for dedication, achievements and leadership in law enforcement.