New Hope Patrol Sergeant Mike TenEyck was named New Hope’s 2023 Employee of the Year at an employee recognition event held in December. TenEyck began with the New Hope Police Department in 2008 and served in various roles, including school resources officer, drug task force officer, SWAT and temporary sergeant before his promotion to sergeant in 2020. Over the past nearly 15 years, TenEyck has received many letters of appreciation and commendations. He was selected for the award for his excellence as a police officer, leadership, and contributions to the department and the community.

As an officer, Sgt. TenEyck takes the time to enforce but also educate as appropriate. As a sergeant, he is always looking out for the overall well-being of his officers. Mike’s contributions to the department are many – helping to plan and participate in training, volunteering to help with department and community events on his days off, and always striving to be a conduit between the police department, city hall and the community.

Additional nominees for the award included Linda Bergemann, community development office specialist; Brad Kallio, community relations and crime prevention officer and Andrew Kramer, parks and streets supervisor.

The city also recognized the long-tenured employees of New Hope. Employees who reached a five-year milestone in 2022 include:

30 years
Bill Robberstad, central garage supervisor

20 years
Bill Broman, maintenance worker

15 years
Rick Nelson, maintenance worker
Miguel Robles, patrol sergeant
Kevin Zurn, maintenance worker

10 years
Britni Austin, investigator
Miranda Reed, police clerk
Jeff Sargent, director of community development

5 years
Brandon Bell, community development coordinator/management analyst
Matthew Collier, K‐9 officer
Dan Fitzmaurice, police officer
Brad Kallio, community relations/crime prevention officer
Steve Rohloff, maintenance worker
Mic Rusk, maintenance worker
Aaron Thelen, recreation supervisor
Jessi Weber, community development administrative specialist