Emergency Response Supervisor Gregory Morgan celebrates 45 years with MoDOT

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Dedication, appreciation, excitement, and contentment are a few terms that come to mind when thinking about Emergency Response Supervisor Gregory Morgan’s time at MoDOT. Morgan lives to serve others and knows he has a purpose helping those in need. Morgan started his career in fall 1978 as a maintenance crew leader. He found himself working maintenance and helping the striping team. In winter January 2007 Morgan was promoted to maintenance crew leader. In early 2011 he was promoted to maintenance supervisor and emergency response supervisor later in the year. Morgan found himself in various roles throughout his career, but one thing is for certain and that is his love for his colleagues and the community he serves. Morgan is the type who goes with the flow and tries his best no matter the outcome. “It’s a good place to work and a nice life balance. My family loves this job and it’s not a one-man team but a group of supporters,” stated Morgan.

Morgan does not have a timeline for his retirement although he has spent over 45 years serving Missouri. “It’s been a good journey with MoDOT and it’s the only job I have ever had.” Morgan enjoys the rain, snow, sunshine, and everything the Show me State has to offer. Although every day brings its own type of surprises and challenges at times, he sees the good in what he does and enjoys being out on the road. He earned a 45-year Safety Award at the 2023 Fall Meetings and his daughter threw him a party to celebrate the big milestone. “It was a pleasant surprise to see all the decorations that filled my office and the sentimental book my daughter created full of photos from the celebration,” stated Morgan. Outside of MoDOT, Morgan has a mowing and landscape business that keeps him busy. He likes to work on lawnmowers and vehicles. “I find time to get lawns mowed and enjoy my hobbies. My customers are understanding and happy to have me,” stated Morgan. 


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