The Interview: Jeff Phillips

From Staff Reports

This month, The Paper visited with Jeff Phillips, General Manager of Newnan Utilities, for its February Q&A.

Briefly describe yourself and what you do/did.
I work at Newnan Utilities, where I am fortunate to work with an incredible group of coworkers. Newnan Utilities provides water, sewer, and electric services for Newnan.

Best piece of advice you’ve received.
Work hard, but don’t take yourself too seriously. Be kind to others and try to help those in need.

If I had it to do over …
I wouldn’t change anything. Well, actually, I would’ve bought some Amazon stock in 1997.

You are going on an extended solo trip. What three albums and three books would you take?
Eagles – Eagles Live
Heart – Greatest Hits
Pink Floyd – The Wall

Bible
The Silent Patient
Bill O’Reilly – Any of the Killing Series

Tell us one thing about yourself that few people know.
I thoroughly enjoy spending my free time tinkering with old cars and tractors (repairs/restoration/painting).

You are hosting a dinner party for six. What five people, living or dead, would you invite and why.
My Parents – Would like to have another evening with them here on Earth
Our Forefathers – Get their status report on our democracy, and what tweaks they’d recommend at this point.

Name an as yet unfulfilled dream.
To get into good physical shape.

If you weren’t doing what you are, you would be …
A Data Analyst or Programmer.

Your go-to food.
Mexican

Favorite movies(s)
Book of Eli
Dumb & Dumber
Godfather

Dogs or cats?
Dogs

Your favorite quote and why.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

I think it reminds us to always be kind to others.

Name something that you are extremely glad you did or accomplished.
Listened to my parents when they wanted me to go to college.

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out on their own?
Buy that Amazon stock.