Friday, April 1, 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. The Park Department has recently decided to hire its own Engineer and this week, we are pleased to announce Brian Rickert, P.E. as our newest employee and last feature of the series.

Brian has worked for the Village of Greenville for four years. You may recognize him from his previous role with the Village as Director of Public works. While he did enjoy that position, we decided that Parks and Rec just needed him more. Brian grew up in Fond Du Lac and went to UW Platteville for Engineering. Before coming to work for us, he worked for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

We asked Brian to tell us a little more about himself and here’s what he said:

Q: What’s the most exciting part of your job?
A: Getting to walk through the Parks Shop every day

Q: What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of?
A: Sharing my fashion sense with my coworkers. They have really thrived in trying new trends I’ve set for them.

Q: What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
A: I would become a Fireman

Q: What three items would you take with you to a deserted island?
A: Jake, Shawn and John, I couldn’t make it without them!

Q: What’s your favorite TV show—the one you’re always watching on repeat?
A: America's Next Top Model, Season 2

Q: If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Spaghetti

Did we forget to say Happy April Fools?! Luckily for Public Works, they get to keep their talented director.

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