Deputy Mike Smitherman of the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office has been named December Employee of the Month for Whitfield County government.
“Since Deputy Mike Smitherman began working at the Sheriff’s Office, he has maintained a very high level of performance and motivation,” Lt. Patrick Rollins said. “He is always willing to go the extra mile for the community and his fellow employees. Deputy Smitherman always conducts himself in a professional and courteous manner. He has received several letters of commendation since coming to the Uniform Patrol Division in 2008. Deputy Smitherman is devoted to his family and is a proud husband, father and grandfather.”
The deputy filled out a questionnaire that will let his fellow Whitfield County residents know more about him.
Name: Michael Smitherman
Job: Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy
Time with the county: Six years
Education: Dalton High School
My role as a county employee: Patrol deputy
What keeps my job interesting: It’s always something new each day.
What gives me a sense of accomplishment on the job: Knowing I have done my part to keep the county safe.
The most important thing I’ve done on the job: Worked every day I’m here.
Where I grew up: Whitfield County
Family: Wife, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter
After work, I enjoy: Sports
Favorite TV show: “Sons of Guns”
Favorite sport: Bass fishing
Favorite music: Country
Favorite Whitfield County restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Family
I’m most proud of: Granddaughter
Pet peeve: Laziness
If I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s: Nothing comes easy.
Who has had the most impact on my life: My mother
Personal goals I have accomplished or would like to accomplish: To succeed in everything I attempt
If I could have been in any profession of my choosing, I would have been: The profession I’m in.
If I could have two wishes, they would be: I would have to think on that one.
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February 5, 2012
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