
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Diana Phillips, Accounting Specialist in the Office of Public Safety Administration, as the December 2022 Employee of the Month. The board recognized Diana’s selection at the Dec. 8, 2022, BCC meeting. Diana began her employment with Escambia County on March 14, 2017. She is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions, including reconciling accounts, processing order requisitions, batch deposits, accounts payables, and processing and approving payroll for Fire Rescue.
Diana also serves as a Spanish interpreter in the billing department for incoming calls and has assisted with the translation of documents, such as "Patient Representative Release" and "Notice of Private Practices" for Emergency Medical Services. She led the Emergency Management preparedness presentation in Spanish for the first time, where she interpreted for Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons and Emergency Manager Travis Tompkins in efforts to arm residents with information needed in the event of a disaster.
Time and time again, Diana has proven she is a team player who is reliable, hardworking, and willing to step up and assist colleagues in all accounting duties. Her efforts are greatly appreciated by everyone in her office.
"I am very proud to acknowledge Diana Phillips as the December 2022 Employee of the Month," said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. "As an Accounting Specialist, she provides an invaluable service to the Department of Public Safety, Escambia County Fire Rescue and the citizens of Escambia County. This honor is well deserved.”
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners commends and congratulates Diana on her selection as the December 2022 Employee of the Month.