February 2024 Employee of the Month - Jackie Backman

Jackie Backman has worked for the Santaquin City Recreation Department since July of 2021. She is a Program Assistant and enjoys that her job is a little different every day. She reconciles the daily cash tills, answers phones, registers participants, markets the department programs on social media, takes photos for the department, and reserves parks and facilities. John Bradley, the Community Services Department Director, stated, “Jackie does such a great job coordinating our Recreation Office. She recently has done a great job helping us develop our rental fee schedule and policies for the New City Hall. Additionally, she coordinates our Youth Fishing Class and Hunter Safety Class. She has a can-do attitude and is quick to help anyone in the office that needs assistance. She makes life easier for all of us at the Community Services/Recreation Office.”

Jackie has lived with her three children in Santaquin for the past three years. She grew up in Fountain Green with two older brothers and a twin sister. She graduated from North Sanpete High School and has taken some graphic design classes, which has helped her marketing skills for the department. Prior to working for Santaquin City, she ran her own photography business. In her free time, she enjoys anything outdoors, such as 4-wheeling, fishing, camping, riding horses and hiking.

A big thank you to Jackie for being an outstanding employee of Santaquin City. She will be recognized during the February 6th City Council meeting.