Summer Support Team Members Help Make the Fun Happen!

WWhile they’re on summer break getting some time away from school, new learning experiences continue to roll in for three of our summer support staff members. Bolingbrook Park District is pleased to highlight the tremendous work they are doing. Tyler Gillespie, Evan Morfoot, and Tess Eken are all getting different experiences with the positions they’re in, but the things they are learning and knowledge they’re taking with them will forever be vital to them and their future careers.

departments and works with different supervisors each week, he’s had nothing but excellent interactions with each individual and program. He truly values the experience he’s receiving from this internship, and he hopes to take bits and pieces of all the personalities of his supervisors with him after this summer.

Tess Eken, Marketing & Communications Intern

Our final position is held by Tess Eken, who is the 20-year-old Marketing & Communications Intern, studying Communication and Spanish at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her job includes drafting social media posts, dabbling in photography, writing segments for our newsletter, and much more. Tess has lived in Bolingbrook her whole life, and has always been active with the Park District. She was involved in our preschool programs, participated in gymnastics and swimming, and eventually became an assistant swim coach for the Bolingbrook Pelicans swim team.

Tyler Gillespie, Recreation Intern

Tyler Gillespie is a 23-year-old student at Aurora University, studying parks and recreation leadership. In his youth he participated in the basketball programs here at Bolingbrook Park District, and his love for the exciting atmosphere guided him to his current position. Tyler’s first job was with the Romeoville Recreation Department, and his time there led him to becoming our Recreation Intern. His heart is set on benefitting the community and putting a smile on people’s faces.

His position gives him a variety of opportunities; from working with athletics and aquatics, to assisting with day camp and dance, Tyler has seen it all at Bolingbrook Park District. Tyler notes, “Everyone has been so welcoming here...it’s a family atmosphere.” While he’s in different

Evan Morfoot, Accounting Clerk

As for Evan Morfoot, a 20-year-old finance major from the University of St. Francis, his area of expertise takes him behind-thescenes at Bolingbrook Park District. As the Accounting Clerk here, he processes facility receipts, works on accounts payable, and auditing. Evan has always found working with money to be very interesting, and his time as a clerk is giving him more experience to explore the financial processes of organizations. Aside from his position here, he’s grown up with Bolingbrook Park District programs, participating in archery and Camp Alotta Fun in his youth.

When asked about his job, Evan replies, “It’s really good for learning and getting a grasp for what actually goes on in the workplace…and I have good mentorship here”. His current goal for a career would be in financial advising, however he’s open to other opportunities in this field. Despite some curveballs that are thrown his way, Evan emphasizes how working as a seasonal clerk with Bolingbrook Park District is a great place to start.

She takes pride in working for her hometown Park District and being able to see all the hard work that goes into making the community events and programs so great. She also loves the environment here and the guidance she receives from her supervisors and counterparts. Tess adds, “When people ask me for my input on something, or have me create posts and write-ups, it really makes me feel like my work is appreciated here.” She acknowledges that even though her future path is still unknown, this position has given her a clearer understanding for what she hopes to achieve in later years, and the experience and learning opportunities will forever be useful.

There is no doubt that our summer support staff has done wonderful things this summer. Not only have they gotten a chance to see the functions that go behind the operations of the Bolingbrook Park District, but they’ve also had fun while doing so! The Bolingbrook Park District is a beacon for learning and experience, and we are so happy to have an amazing team who are willing to help make the fun happen.