Jason Barrett
Employee of the page
Jason Barrett, 32, is a Topeka native and father of two who worked in retail, food service and other professions before coming to Easter Seals Capper Foundation a year ago. He most often repairs small-engine equipment and details cars, hoping to eventually secure a competitive position with benefits with a local employer. “I make sure customers are happy about how we make their cars look good or fix their lawn mowers right,” Barrett says. “I want to make sure customers come back. If we do a good job, they’ll tell their friends and family, and we’ll get more business.” One repeat customer is Barrett’s mom, who frequently brings her car in to be detailed. “She’s proud of me and sees how much I’ve learned here,” Barrett says. “Sometimes in the community people try to treat us like little kids, like they don’t want to see us grow up. We want to be treated like adults, and we have things to contribute. The staff like how we do things, and customers are happy.”
TOPEKAMAGAZINE
Spring ’ 14
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