Getting To Know You. . .

Josh Davis

Solid Waste Technician City of St. Peters

What sparked your interest to serve in local government?

My mother worked for a local municipality the entire time I was growing up and ultimately served that organization for 33 years. The stories I remember most are the ones of the relationships with her co-workers and the satisfaction she received from helping the residents, as well as so many people in the organization. She always said that the work/service she had the opportunity to provide was very rewarding and I always wanted to feel that way in my career. When I had an opportunity to join the city of St. Peters, I didn’t hesitate!

What has been the toughest lesson you have learned during your career in local government?

The toughest lesson I have learned is that my successes and failures start with the choices I make. By looking in the mirror and taking responsibility for the choices I make, right or wrong, I learn and grow into a better person for all of those around me. Working in local government is about serving our residents.

I have been blessed to have a lot of support from people that believe in me. Our city administrator, Bill Malach, is one of those people who has helped me with my growth journey. Bill believes that influence does not have an organizational chart and that is the culture we are growing here in St. Peters. In fact, Bill is the one that helped me begin my growth journey by turning me onto personal growth/ leadership/character-based materials by Mack Story (Blue Collar Leadership) which has helped me learn so much about myself and resulted in better, trusting relationships as well as more opportunities.