The City of Columbia is pleased to announce Colton Warfield as the January Employee of the Month. Colton serves as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Parks and Recreation Department and has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and dedication to the City.

Colton consistently goes above and beyond to ensure City facilities are not only operating efficiently but are also safe and welcoming for staff, visitors, and customers. Whether responding to unexpected equipment failures, coordinating preventive maintenance, or supporting emergency repairs after hours, Colton delivers every task with professionalism and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.

Colton's ability to motivate and guide both the maintenance and aquatics teams ensures high-quality work while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

In addition to his technical expertise, Colton treats colleagues with respect and consistently demonstrates a can-do attitude that reflects the core values of the Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Columbia.