Name: Jason Chapman
City: Baton Rouge
Agency: State Civil Service
Position Title: HR Assistant Division Administrator
How long have you worked for the State of Louisiana?: 13.5 years
What does a typical day at work look like for you?: A mix between putting out fires and long-term planning to prevent future fires. Getting to see the Civil Service Rules in action every day means every day is different!
If a movie was made about your life, who would play you?: Ideal Choice: Jon Hamm. Realistic choice (due to a reduced production budget): Jason Biggs
What do you enjoy most about living and/or working in Louisiana?: Louisiana has a unique culture and general congeniality that carries over into the workforce. It is NOT like this everywhere!
One thing my coworkers might be surprised to know about me is: I am blind as a bat. Suspicions are raised when I wear glasses to work instead of contact lenses.
Describe your favorite weekend activity: Seeing what cities are within a “weekend getaway” range.
What restaurant would you recommend to visitors in your city?: A tie between Anthony’s Italian Deli and Elsie’s Plate & Pie.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?: Elon Musk – I want to tour space!
What is one thing on your bucket list?: I want to spend time in all U.S. states and visit several foreign countries before the bucket is kicked!