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WHEN EXPERIENCE MATTERS SUPERHERO: TROY JENKINS, MOUNT PLEASANT PUBLIC SERVICES
By: Bethany Heasley, Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Although the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department (MPRD) is full of dedicated team members, there is one unsung hero that helps make it all happen – Troy Jenkins from Mount Pleasant Public Services. Troy, a trusted employee of the Town of Mount Pleasant for over 25 years, works alongside our special events, athletic, and program staff to assist in set up and break down, maintaining facilities, and much more. He masters the art of efficient, trustworthy work, whether it be mending a fence of our baseball
field, clearing wasp nests ahead of the Farmers Market crowds, or leading his crew in the setup of a much-anticipated event. We simply could not execute successfully without his expertise. In April, when our Farmers Market pivoted to meet the CDC guidelines, Troy was managing the stress of a much smaller team due to COVID. Still, he graciously showed up for us, no questions asked. He helped prepare our facility, gave advice and provided contacts, along with leading his team to successfully provide a safe environment for our local farmers and community patrons. Since then, our department has made strides in re-opening our facilities in a safe manner with Troy at our side every step of the way. He worked tirelessly to ensure our parks were ready for reopening in early summer. Once the parks were reopened, he pivoted to oversee the sports facilities maintenance ahead of outdoor summer sports and is now providing advisement on special event set up, as we anticipate our first special event since the initial pandemic closures. Troy is a trusted member of our team on the clock, and a trusted friend to many off the clock. If ever there was someone who will go above and beyond to accomplish a task, it is Troy. The Town of Mount Pleasant is incredibly lucky to employ a true public servant in every sense of the word.
TROY IS A TRUSTED MEMBER OF OUR TEAM ON THE CLOCK, AND A TRUSTED FRIEND TO MANY OFF THE CLOCK. 16 SOUTH CAROLINA Recreation and Parks • www.scrpa.org
