Employee Appreciation

2024 Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon

The City of Excelsior Springs held its Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon on August 14, 2024 at the Montgomery Event Venue. Employee Service Awards highlighted the event.

5 Year
Kody Gaines
Samantha Nash
Richard Nash
Scott Sickles
James Barge

10 Years
Ryan Dowdy
Mike Hearrold
Mike Thompson

15 Years
Melissa Davis
Robert Warner

20 Years
Kristina Baxter

30 Years
Chad Birdsong
Kimberly Herring

Debby Willimetz’s Retirement Celebrated

The Ladies of Public Works

A Retirement Reception was held for Debby Willimetz on July 12, 2024 at Public Works. Debby has devoted 30 years of service to the City of Excelsior Springs. Debby had a “Rock Chalk” send-off by her friends and family.

Debby Willimetz with Brent Bishop, left, and Chad Birdsong, right.

Mike Hearrold II in Memory Mike Hearrold II Remembered

Sadly, our employee Mike Hearrold II passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He worked for the City, in Public Works at the Water Plant since February 18, 2014 until early March 2025.