Spotlight Feature- Momma Green

*Photos provided by Nicole Wright

Sandra Green Spotlight Feature

Saying goodbye to Momma Green after 20 years!

Can you describe what exactly your position with the city is? HR is the first point of contact most applicants/employees have with the City. It is our job to send them for their drug screen and physical if their position requires one. We sign the employee up for their benefits like health insurance, dental insurance and retirement. We have to enter each employee into the payroll system so they can receive a pay-check. We also help with any other questions they may have about their deductions, direct deposit, insurance and anything else they need help with. We are also the last point of contact with employees when they are ready to retire with any question they may have. And when the employee is ready to retire, we do their paperwork for that. Just remember there are no dumb questions!!!!

How long have you been with the city?

20 years and within that time I have processed a lot of employees starting for the City, and a lot who have left or retired (or will be retiring)!

What did you do before landing your job with the city?

I have always been in HR/Payroll throughout my career. Along with HR/PR some places I have worked I also handled Accounts Payable. But the job I had right before I started with the City, I was Office Manager for CamelBak! I truly enjoyed working there because it was a family owned business. The owner sold the business to a company out of California and they moved the business there in September of 1999.

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What made you choose your career path?

I really kind of fell into it! My first full time job I was an Assistant Manager for a clothing store, I had to handle hiring, firing and employee issues. I really enjoyed working with the employees and out of all of my other duties as the Assistant Manager the HR/PR duties seem to click. So, every job over the last 40 years has been, in some way, in the HR/PR path.

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HR Generalist Summer Rose and Sandra

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What do you love (did you love) about your job?

The employees! I love helping/taking care of people. I really want the employees to feel like they are family to me. HR is the employees first contact with the City and I want them to leave our office feeling welcomed, and that they are part of the City of Weatherford family.

Where is your favorite place in Weatherford?

My favorite place is actually in the county outside Weatherford city limits. Jon and I were blessed by being able to live on a 5,000-acre working cattle ranch. It was where Jon proposed to me and where our kids grew up. The sunsets were amazing, the baby calves that were being weaned crying for their mommas sung us to sleep at night. We had picnics, swam in the secret pond and raised 4-H projects there. It was magical living on the River Bluff Ranch and raising our family there.

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What do you find most interesting about Weatherford?

Its history! I really enjoy hearing old stories and reading about the history of Weatherford and Parker County!

If you could have any job in the world (no limitations) what would you do?

I think I would love to work at a flower shop. I worked as a florist during high school and for a little while after I graduated. I enjoyed making arrangements for customers and to watch their excitement when they picked up their flowers! I still enjoy making arrangements! I have made several for my home. I have also made arrangements for both of my daughter’s weddings!

Do you have any hobbies or areas of interest and what are they?

I love sewing, gardening, and working with flowers (real or silk). I also like to bake with my girls & my grand-girls especially during the holidays!

Kerri Sanderson and Momma Green

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Do you have a favorite quote?

“And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A rope of three strands is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12. This bible verse speaks volumes about your relationships between spouses and even friends. As long as you have God in the relationship it will be as strong as the rope with three strands!

Dustin Deel (MAX Director) and Sandra

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What type of music best describes you?

Well, if you ask Jon he would say if you can dance to it, I like it. My daughter in law bought me a framed sign that says, “This kitchen is made for dancing”. Jon and I often will just start dancing around the house when there is music playing! I really don’t have a favorite genre of music……I listen to praise and worship, country, southern rock, & blue grass. I like a little bit of everything.

What is the next big adventure for Momma Green?

Jon and I are going to Alaska at the end of August for two weeks. It’s a double celebration of our wedding anniversary and my retirement! We also have a 5th wheel RV and plan on traveling around!

What else would you like everyone to know about you?

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Sandra and HR Director Tim Todd

*Picture provided by Blake Rexroat

I am probably the oldest groupie in Parker County! There is this really good-looking drummer that I have a huge crush on that plays drums at the church I attend. He is an amazing drummer and I’ve had the privilege of helping him set up and tear down his drums. I know I’ll love Jon “Grain” for the rest of my life! I am the blessed Nana of four incredible grand-kids: Cooper, Tinley, Lily and Camilla. Also, the proud parent of four wonderful kids: Julia, Brandon, Stephan & Sara and one sweet daughter in law Nicki and two indescribable sons in law Tim and Skipper! My cup truly runs over with blessings!

*Picture provided by Kerri Sanderson