MEET COLUMBIA WATER - John Quinn

How long have you been with the City of Columbia and what do you do?

I have been with the City of Columbia for 19 years. I started out as a maintenance technician assistant, and I am now a maintenance manager at the Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant.

What is the most interesting thing about you that we wouldn’t learn from your work bio?

My son and I compete in the Southeast Motocross and Enduro Series.

What’s the best experience you’ve had working for the City of Columbia?

The training that I received as a maintenance tech assistant. The City provided me with the training classes that played a big part in my future job advancements.

Cake or pie, and why?

I actually enjoy both cake and pie. It really depends on what I am in the mood for at the time.