Twenty years is a long time to work for the same company. At the last Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting, four employees were recognized for meeting that milestone, including Veronica Martinez, who has worked at the Copper Corridor Justice Court as a Justice Court Clerk.
“Congratulations to Veronica Martinez on her 20th year of service to the Copper Corridor Justice Court,” Judge Ellie Brown said. “Your dedication and service has remained steady all these years. You are part of the pillar that keeps this court with a solid foundation. May you have many more successful years with the court system. I am proud and fortunate to have you as one of my clerical staff. Thank you for your hard work, loyalty and expertise.”
The three other employees honored at the board meeting were two Sheriff’s Office staff – Christopher Santos, a Deputy Sheriff, and Melissa Arnold, an Administrative Supervisor, who both celebrated 25 years with the county, and Julie Ascanio, a Jury Manager with the Family Services of Conciliation Court, who has been with the county for 20 years.
Congratulations to all four. Thank you for your service to the residents of Pinal County.

Christopher, Melissa, and Julie are pictured with the Board of Supervisors, as well as Sheriff Ross Teeple and Tracy McElroy, Director of the Family Services of Conciliation Court. Veronica was not able to be in attendance.