Miami County Communication Center Earns Statewide Honors
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TROY - The Miami County Commissioners congratulate the leadership and staff of the Miami County Communication Center (MCCC) on earning several Gold Star Awards at the 2026 NENA/APCO Joint State Conference on Sept. 16, 2026.
 

   Beth Hull was selected as the Ohio Communication Center Director of the Year.

   Kendal Fritz was selected as the Ohio Dispatch Supervisor of the Year.

   Kaden Weldy received the Gold Star Certificate for his work during a high-risk call on County Road 25A.

   Additionally, a Dispatch Team of the Year nomination went to Supervisors Kendal Fritz and Joshua Schiebrel, along with Telecommunicators Karen Gonzalez, Kaden Weldy, Alisha Lancaster, John Permenter, Shannon Adams, Rachel Lee and Brent Lucas, for their work during a West Milton murder/suicide incident.

   Greg Simmons, County Commissioner and Communications Center Executive Board member, said, “We continue to be extremely proud of our Miami County Communications Center. The community should rest assured that their safety and security is in the hands of such a competent group of professionals.”

   The Ohio Gold Star Awards program honors exceptional emergency communication professionals and teams and recognizes their dedication and commitment to public safety.

The Commissioners would also like to recognize Director Beth Hull on her selection by the Ohio Chapter of NENA as the State Legislative Liaison. This is a testimony to her competence and professionalism.

   (APCO is the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. NENA is the National Emergency Number Association.)