Monroe County Employee of the Quarter: Ilze Aguila

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners named Ilze Aguila, senior administrator for operations in Growth Management, the Employee Service Award recipient for the first quarter of 2026.

Code Inspector Christian Robinson nominated Aguila for her commitment to customer service and support of colleagues across departments. While Robinson recovered from surgery, Aguila coordinated with Information Technology staff to install equipment in his office, answered questions, and helped troubleshoot problems.

"Ilze is very team-oriented and always willing to help, even if you are not in her department," Robinson said. "She really put me at ease during my recovery."

Growth Management Director Emily Schemper echoed the praise. "Ilze shows a spirit of kindness and cooperation in everything she does," Schemper said. "She goes above and beyond to help staff and troubleshoot anything that comes up."

The Employee Service Award recognizes county workers who demonstrate exemplary service, outstanding job performance, and positive contributions to coworkers and the public.