Jefferey Spivey

3 weeks ago | prbplus.com | Jefferey Spivey

This past spring certainly came in like a lion. I live west of St. Louis, Mo., far enough out to enjoy my slice of suburban peace and quiet, but close enough to experience whatever severe weather rains down on the metro area. On March 15, the region experienced a whopping 11 tornadoes in a single night, as confirmed by the National Weather Service at the time of this writing — a number that could still tick slightly higher based on continuing investigations.

1 month ago | prbplus.com | Jefferey Spivey

If there’s a constant across the specialties we cover during the editorial year, it’s change. Be it technological advancements, economic instability, or job-specific trends, the goalpost is always moving, and it’s our job to cover what’s different so we can keep you informed. It’s unsurprising to no one that the parks and recreation sector of today is vastly different than the version we knew just a few years ago.

2 months ago | prbplus.com | Jefferey Spivey

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2 months ago | prbplus.com | Jefferey Spivey

Like so many industries, aquatics is undergoing a moment of change. We’re several years removed from the pandemic’s height, but staffing continues to be a challenge. Preventable drowning deaths remain a critical, year-round concern. And funding for new facilities or much-needed upgrades isn’t guaranteed. In short, aquatic leaders are facing some serious headwinds. To some, difficult times might call for disruption. The world around aquatics is evolving, so aquatics should, too.

Mar 3, 2025 | prbplus.com | Jefferey Spivey

In my Editor’s Note this time last year, I wrote about my 20-year-old house’s deferred maintenance—the previous owner’s gift that keeps on giving. Broken stuff was top of mind. Aging home aside, however, that tends to be where my mind goes anytime maintenance comes up in conversation. When I first started writing for PRB+ as a freelancer, I thought about the subject quite literally. All the articles I pitched were about repairs, with maybe a sprinkling of prevention.