North Bend names DeBerg Employee of Year

Published 2:20 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2015

North Bend project manager and project engineer Don DeBerg is the city’s 2014 Employee of the Year. He received the honor at the city’s annual employee recognition lunch Dec. 12.

Mayor Ken Hearing and staff commended DeBerg, who began work for the city in 2013. He was recognized for his work ethic, positive attitude, customer service and willingness to take on new projects.

“Don’s willingness to step in as interim public works director for a three-month period during an exceptionally critical time when the city faced many challenges speaks to his professionalism, exceptional leadership skills and strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the city,” said Hearing.

New hires of the past year were also recognized, including: Dave Spencer, building official; Jake Thompson, maintenance worker; Mark Rigos, director of public works; Ryan Dalziel, wastewater plant operator; Brian Tucker, project manager; Lynn Fredenburg, associate planner; and Joe Davis, maintenance worker.