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...
Small Equipment Mechanic Norman Lestrick celebrates his new JPRD Employee of the Year title. Lestrick, a 23 year-recreational veteran, started as a groundskeeper at Kennedy Heights Playground and moved to various parks through the years, from Bridge City to Waggaman...
The employee Logo Committee developed the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department’s new logo to represent the JP community and the services offered across the Parish. In late 2021, JPRD created an employee logo committee to redesign our logo for a stand-alone...
The time has come for a new employee to represent the values of JPRD. Director Mario Bazile, along with Assistant Director Leo Webb, and Chief Administrative Assistant Cherreen Gegenheimer celebrated at the Lafreniere Park Foundation Center on Friday, April 29, eight...
Employee morale has been at the forefront of departmental change for 2022. Along with technological advancements and communication enhancements, employee morale is an initiative driving full force across the department. Friday, April 29, Director Mario Bazile hosted a...
