HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Simple acts of kindness have earned an Ottawa County Deputy the Outstanding Customer Service Award for Ottawa County.
The County implemented the Customer Service initiative in 2012 with this award being the 11th award since then. Deputy Shane Ryke with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office received the honor after several individuals nominated him.
An individual who nominated Ryke wrote:
“Yesterday was my daughter’s fourth birthday we went to catch air to celebrate. On the way home to Muskegon we had a tire blowout. We were on the side of the highway for about two hours while my dad came to help and go get a new tire for us. While waiting Deputy Shane Ryke stopped to help and stayed to make sure we were safe because it was the driver side tire. While talking he learned it was my daughter’s birthday he had a stuffed animal in his cruiser and gave it to her. I just wanted to share because it helped turn a bad situation into a pleasant one. Thank you Deputy Ryke!”
Read a second nomination of Deputy Ryke and more online.
Customers can nominate an Ottawa County employee for an Outstanding Customer Service award online.
