Friday, February 18, 2022

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're continuing our "Meet the Staff" series and we want to introduce you to Shawn!

Shawn started working for the Village of Greenville right after high school as a seasonal employee. He continued to work for the Parks Department while going to Fox Valley Technical College to earn his degree in Horticulture. In total, he has worked for Greenville for almost 11 years. Shawn has also worked in the Parks and Recreation field for the City of Menasha and Village of Fox Crossing. He is passionate about improving and beautifying things that are often overlooked and takes pride in being able to look around at projects he’s helped create and construct.

We asked Shawn to tell us a little more about himself and here’s what he said:
Q: What’s something you find challenging about your work?
A: Working around Mother Nature. Rain throws a wrench into a lot of projects

Q: What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of?
A: Building the cross country ski trail groomer

Q: What’s the biggest misconception people have about your position?
A: I don’t mow grass

Q: Which historical figure would you most like to meet?
A: Enzo Ferrari

Q: If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would you choose and why?
A: Jesse James so I could work in his shop building hot rods or motorcycles

Q: What’s your favorite TV show—the one you’re always watching on repeat?
A: The Office

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec