John Cokley started volunteering regularly with our DumpBusters program in January of 2011 after retiring from Highmark where he was Director of National Accounts. He had heard about the work of the DumpBusters on the news and stepped up to help once a week, commuting to Pittsburgh from Washington County to do so. Since that time he has logged more than 150 hours of service to Allegheny CleanWays.
His contributions to the DumpBusters program have been numerous. He always shows enthusiasm for each project, no matter the difficulty or location. He is an extraordinary field worker: smart, highly and consistently productive, easy-going, quick to help another DumpBuster who needs a hand, and contributed significantly to the Mt Washington heavy debris cleanup last year that resulted in construction of a new trail in Emerald View Park. John has a quiet strength that makes every job a success and a pleasure. Nothing discourages him, and a crew is infinitely stronger with his presence.
A father of two and devoted husband for 32 years, John also regularly volunteers with both the Washington County Habitat for Humanity and Washington County Literacy Council. In addition, he’s an avid archery hunter and golfer as well as an active member of several sporting teams and First United Methodist Church.
Thank you, John, for all you do!
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