Jake has been working with Greenville’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department for 6 years. He grew up in Onalaska and went to school at UW-La Crosse where he earned his degree in Recreation Management. Jake worked in landscaping before joining us here at the Town where landscaping remains one of his favorite parts of the job.
We asked Jake to tell us a little more about himself and here’s what he said:
Q: What inspired you to work in parks, recreation and forestry?
A: As an 18 year old kid I was a seasonal for the City of Onalaska Parks Department and fell in love with this line of work.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: Doing something different every day – landscaping, forestry, heavy equipment operation, plumbing, electrical, wood working, welding, etc... always something new to learn.
Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: Train engineer
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: Going to concerts before covid, playing games/cards, watching sprits, hanging out with my wife and dog.
Q: What do you wish the public knew about Greenville Parks and Rec?
A: Great place to work! (Especially summer jobs, now hiring!!!!)
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