Landis Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Our Town of Landis

Employee of the Year!

Town employees are given the opportunity to nominate a Town employee that exemplifies great customer service, who is passionate about helping our community and its citizens, and who is an amazing representative for the Town of Landis. This year’s Employee of the Year received several nominations from different departments throughout the town.

Our 2024 Employee of the Year is…….

Buddy Porter Sr.

Buddy Porter Sr. Has been in law enforcement for 51 years. He stated his career as a Military Police  Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He worked  with  Spencer Police Dept. , China Grove Police Dept.  Then for the State of NC as a fugitive officer running the blood hounds. Later he worked for Rowan County on Patrol, and  this is where he met  his wife Linda . They have been married for over 31 years.  They attend Highest Praise Family Worship Center where Buddy and Linda have always been very active in their church. Buddy serves as head of Security there as well as being on the Pastors Council. He served as Sgt over the civil division for Rowan County before coming to work for the Landis Police Dept. He has  been here since 2000. He was promoted  to Sgt. last year. Buddy has always been very dedicated to the town and the people of Lands.  He loves the people of this town and those he works with.  He is always there if someone calls and needs him. He is always dependable and someone you can count on to have your back.