Moline Municipal Services Crew Leader Awarded Illinois Public Works
Maintenance Employee of the Year

Posted 05/11/06


Greg VanVoltenburg, Moline Municipal Services Crew Leader, received the award of “Illinois Public Works Maintenance Employee of the Year”, as presented by the American Public Works Association (APWA). The presentation took place on May 5, 2006, at the annual APWA conference in Peoria, Illinois.

Each year, the American Public Works Association selects one recipient from each state to receive the award. Greg was presented with the award based upon his efforts and achievements in the field of Municipal Services.

Greg began his career with the City in 1984 as a Janitor. During the past 22 years, he has also held positions in Water Pollution Control as a Laborer and a Maintenance Operator, and in Streets as a Laborer, Motor Equipment Operator and Maintenance Worker. In 2001 and 2002, Greg stepped in and assumed the role of Municipal Services Operations Supervisor during a vacancy. Greg was promoted to his current position of Municipal Services Crew Leader in 1992.

“Greg VanVoltenburg has maintained the highest commitment to quality, service and personal growth,” said Rich Westmoreland, Municipal Services Operations Manager. “If you looked up “go-getter” in the dictionary, you would find his picture. Greg is a problem solver, adapts well to changing circumstances and has been a mentor and motivator to his fellow employees over his 22 years with the City of Moline.”