Agenda 09/24/2019 Item # 3D1 (Recognizing July 2019 Employee of the Month)09/24/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Presentation of the July 2019 Employee of the Month, Jolen Mayberry, Park Ranger, Public
Services Department.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of an employee who has made significant
contributions to the organization and to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Jolen has worked in Parks and Recreation as a Park Ranger since 2003 and
covers the Immokalee area. She patrols the park areas for compliance with county ordinances, rules and
policies. She helps maintain the parks, keeps areas clean and litter free. She also works to protect and
maintain wildlife together with the natural resources. That is Jolen’s job description, but this is more than
a job for Jolen; this is her passion. She truly cares for each and every person who comes through “her”
parks.
Twice within one week recently, Jolen went above and beyond to assist members of her community. In
the first instance, while on patrol Jolen came upon a woman and her four children who appeared to be
living in their truck parked at one of the parks. She talked with the woman and convinced her to follow
Jolen to the Friendship House to get some assistance, but first Jolen took her to a gas station and filled the
lady’s truck with a full tank of gas.
Two days later, Jolen met an older gentleman and his grandkids at the park. The kids said they were
hungry, but the man said he did not have money to buy them food. Jolen left them, drove to McDonalds,
and brought all of them lunch!
These are just two acts of kindness that have been documented, we’re sure there are countless more.
Jolen’s selflessness, empathy and desire to help the citizens in her community are truly inspiring and
make her very deserving of the Employee of the Month.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected “Employee of the Month” receives a $150.00 cash award. Funds for
this are available in the employee’s budget cost center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
Prepared by: Katie Whittier, Recognition and Retirement Coordinator, Human Resources Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.D.1
Doc ID: 10043
Item Summary: Presentation of the July 2019 Employee of the Month, Jolen Mayberry, Park
Ranger, Public Services Department.
Meeting Date: 09/24/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Human Resources Generalist – Human Resources
Name: Katherine Whittier
09/03/2019 8:04 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Human Resources – Human Resources
Name: Amy Lyberg
09/03/2019 8:04 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 09/03/2019 8:26 AM
Human Resources Amy Lyberg Additional Reviewer Completed 09/03/2019 8:37 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 09/05/2019 2:39 PM
Office of Management and Budget Katherine Whittier Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 09/03/2019 8:03 AM
County Attorney's Office Katherine Whittier Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Skipped 09/03/2019 8:03 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/14/2019 1:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/24/2019 9:00 AM
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