The 2023 JPRD Next-Level Initiatives are: Public Communication (JPRD will use well-branded and streamlined marketing strategies to improve and enhance communication with the public) Coaching & Officiating (JPRD will establish a volunteer coaching and officiating...
The JPRD Administrative Team met with Jefferson Parish Administration, including Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, Chief Operating Officer Steve Lachute, Deputy Chief Operating Officer Valerie Brolin, and Chief Administrative Assistant Cherreen Gegenheimer, to...
Carnival time is here, and JPRD is ready for Mardi Gras. Our staff kicked off the purple, green, and gold season on February 5 with the Krewe of Little Rascals. Our Maintenance divisions are all around the Parish, assisting with the parades, from set-ups to equipment...
The second edition of the JPRD Insider, the Department’s year-in-review, was distributed to employees starting on February 13. The booklet briefly overviews the Department’s successes and highlights from 2022. Some highlights include employee...
Director Mario Bazile held the first JPRD track and soccer preseason summit on December 19 at the East Bank Regional Library. Bazile to discuss the upcoming track and soccer season with playground supervisors before the start of the season. The supervisors and...
JPRD and Lafreniere Park employees brought the joys of the holiday season to Jefferson Parish with the annual Christmas in the Park event. Members of the JPRD maintenance division worked like elves in Santa’s workshop, making light displays and decorations for...
November New Hires Alfred Alexander Courteney Hilton Christophere Joseph Bruce Lemieux December New Hires Jerry Ancar Howard Barquero Joshua Gibson Paul Zeller December Promotions John Collins Center Supervisor Assistant Michael Fulks II Center Supervisor Assistant...
Minions everywhere. The Parks and Recreation West Bank office staff and maintenance held a minion-themed Halloween potluck party on October 31. All employees were encouraged to wear either yellow or purple to match the despicably spooky theme. In addition, employees...
As part of the department’s mission to increase employee morale, JPRD has started several clubs for employee participation. Fishing Club The fishing club started September 7 at Bonnabel Boat Launch. Employees came out to enjoy a morning of fishing and community....
We are equipping employees with the knowledge and skill to work safely. JPRD’s Presentation Series tries to provide weekly informational seminars to employees to enhance their understanding of skills. One of those seminars offered was LCMC Health’s Stop...
Parks and Recreation celebrated milestone anniversary year employees who have an anniversary date from September through December with a service pin breakfast banquet on October 28. Director Mario Bazile, CAA Cherreen Gegenheimer, JPRD Administration recognized and...
August New Hires Corey Avrard Devyn Jefferson Devin Loyacano Bailey Thomas September New Hires Jamal Anderson Kenneth Byrd John Johnson Trazila Jones October New Hires Monique Duvernay Dave Stephens, Sr. August Promotions Fernand Carmadelle- Maintenance Repairman-...
The infamous ‘red light’ is on again as JPRD serves up another batch of donuts and coffee to recognize outstanding employees. The department compliment-a-coworker system is anonymous online. Employees can compliment their co-workers for exceptional and...
Service is at JPRD’s core with a new initiative of employee community service. JPRD started its Beautification Day project in July, picking a playground to “beautify” on the weekend. JPRD employees volunteered their Saturday morning to clean Delta Playground. The...
Congratulations to the following employees on their promotions: April Promotions Kevin Austin- Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Julie McDonald- Clerk II May Promotions Kristen Blount- Recreation Center Supervisor Frank Matise- Recreation Center Supervisor Soraya...
