Employee of the Year - Town of Landis, NC

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 started his career as a Military Police Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He worked with the Spencer Police Department as well as the China Grove Police Department. He moved on to work for the State of North Carolina as a fugitive officer running the bloodhounds. Later, he worked for Rowan County on patrol, where he met his wife, Linda. They have been married for over 31 years. He served as Sergent over the civil division for Rowan County before coming to work for the Landis Police Department in 2000. In 2024, Buddy was promoted to Sergeant with the Landis Police Department. Both he and his wife attend Highest Praise Family Worship Center where they are very active members. Buddy serves as head of security there as well as being on the Pastor’s Council. Buddy has always been very dedicated to the town and the people of Landis. He loves the people of this town along with those he works with. He is always there for not only our town but also our citizens. Buddy has always remained very dependable and someone we can all count on to have our back.

Leadership Team Member of the Year!

Town leadership is given the opportunity to nominate one of their fellow members that exemplify outstanding leadership abilities, who is passionate about helping our community and its citizens, and who is an amazing representative for the Town of Landis.

Our 2024 Leadership Team Member of the Year is…….

Blake Abernathy

Blake started working for the Town of Landis in 2022 as an A-Class Lineman. He attended lineman school, successfully completed journeyman testing, and has experience working on different municipal systems. He has successfully been a journeyman lineman for four years, with 14 years of overall experience, and served as the lead lineman for the Town. Blake was promoted to Public Works Director in April of 2024, overseeing daily operations for the Electric, Water, Sewer, and Street Departments. He oversees an excellent group of individuals who are also committed to ensuring the Town’s advancement and growth of utility services. Blake’s leadership skills, inspiration, and motivation contribute significantly to our Town’s overall success.