Employee Spotlight Stories

The accreditation, which extends through November 2028, represents the highest endorsement an agency can receive. In addition, CARF offered no recommendations for improvement – an accomplishment achieved by only 3% of 9,600 peer-reviewed agencies. MHDS’ nearly 500 employees provided services to more than 10,000 individuals in fiscal year 2024-25. 

Tretina has served as Henrico’s chief of staff since 2019 and in an expanded capacity that includes deputy county manager since 2022. Among her accomplishments for Henrico, she has collaborated with EDA on dozens of agreements and initiatives to attract jobs and investment to Henrico, while also enhancing business opportunities and livability in the county.

EDA is responsible for attracting business growth and investment in Henrico, which has more than 353,000 residents, 25,000 businesses and 200,000 jobs. Overall, the county represents the fourth largest economy in Virginia.

Tropical Storm Ophelia uprooted a massive maple tree in Ricky Kelsaw’s backyard when it blew through in late September, sending sections across his property and into the yards of three […]

When the water stopped flowing at a Henrico family’s home, Department of Public Utilities workers sprang into action. Crews received the family’s phone call for help on a Sunday afternoon […]

The frantic call came in to 911 after midnight on Thursday, Oct. 21. A woman said she was trapped in her burning apartment. The emergency communications dispatcher calmly told the […]

Henrico Animal Protection Police Officer Craig Forehand doesn’t give up easily. When he received a report of a missing dog, Forehand was determined to reunite the pup with his family. […]

When Sgt. Kevin Pridemore arrived at the scene of a single-car crash in August, instinct led him to act quickly. The vehicle was on fire, and its cabin was filled […]

In September, County Manager John Vithoulkas recognized several county employees for exemplary performance and service to Henrico residents. A Public Works crew composed of John Askew, Monte Brown, Anthony Burrell, […]

Three Henrico County Police officers are credited with saving a man’s life. On July 1, Officers Nick Robinson, Jason VonCanon and Brian Wolfe discovered the victim after responding to a […]

On March 27, a man in Ohio called Henrico Police to check on his elderly aunt. The COVID-19 pandemic had just begun and he was worried about the 90-year-old woman. […]