Linda Illum

Department: Human Resources

Linda has been committed to employees and payroll with Larimer County for 28 years. Linda exemplifies what most people and managers strive for but rarely attain: an unusual combination of professionalism, exceptional performance, genuine concern for the customers she serves, and the people she works with.

She made it her duty to get our payroll on the best platform and operating in the most efficient way. Our new payroll system is one of the biggest software implementations the County has ever accomplished, with software used by all County employees. During this transition, Linda created a knowledgeable, customer-service driven payroll team ensuring employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner.

She has fostered a sense of pride, a desire to exceed expectations and a strong bond of cooperation.  Linda’s contributions as an exemplary leader, mentor and human being will be felt for a long time by Human Resources, and all of us at Larimer County.

Thank you, Linda!

Nominated by Bridget Paris, Lorrie Lopez, Brenda Haarmann and Tommie Anne Ruble