DAFVM Spotlight Employee: Clinton Neely
Clinton Neely
Faculty and staff at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine rely on custodian Clinton Neely to see that the facilities are clean and in good condition.
“On a daily basis, I’m responsible for the upkeep of the building and any waxing services that need to be completed,” Clinton said.
Before he came to MSU, Clinton worked at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company warehouse in Starkville for 10 years, loading orders into delivery trucks and assisting with record keeping.
“I pursued my current position because I felt it was a better opportunity for me,” Clinton said. “Now, I have a more stable job with better hours and more time to spend with my wife and kids. Overall, I enjoy the work environment, and I am comfortable interacting with people on the job.”
Clinton’s work ethic carries over into his duties as trustee at Sixteenth Section Missionary Baptist Church and Life Center, where he assists with events and building maintenance. For his devotion to his faith and the church, Clinton was named the church’s Man of the Year in 2016.
“When I’m not at work, I try to help out the elderly in our community with landscaping their yards and mowing their lawns,” Clinton said. “I think being able to offer assistance to those who need it is just as important as my job at the vet school.”
Clinton said he takes pride in all he does and makes sure that the job is done right.
To relax, Clinton finds time to go fishing with friends, dancing with his wife of 12 years, and hunting with his three children.
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