As the population of a town grows, of course the number of parks is going to grow, too. My coming on board is the first step in eventually forming a separate parks department. But first, I need to learn where all the parks are. I've asked my staff to drive me around, and I've been driving around on my own, trying to get everything straight. |
I expect him to make it every time he shoots. |
I was ready to move on with my career, and I learned of the Johnston position after I agreed to interview for a position in Nebraska. On the way back, my wife, Donna, and I decided to drive through Johnston to see just how interested we would be in coming here should an opportunity present itself. We immediately liked what we saw. |
It was an elimination game, and both teams were tight. We sure didn't want to be the team getting eliminated. Our kids just buckled up in the second half. |
It's a big job, and it's amazing to me that the city has done so well without someone dedicated to the parks. Everyone here has been responsible for many things, and I hope I can take some of the workload off people who already have plenty to do. |
Jeff has a knack for being around the basketball. |
That's the thing we can do. We can shoot the ball well. |
This is a terrific opportunity, and I can't wait to really start contributing. |