Montgomery County celebrates the retirement of a long-time county employee.

On Friday, county staff threw a surprise retirement party for Director of Facilities Maintenance Jeff Phelps. Friday was Phelps’ last day in the position after serving for 13 years in the role. Friends and family of Phelps joined community members thanking Phelps for his years of hard work in keeping county buildings and facilities in good, working order and keeping the county running smoothly

Those present joined county staff and officials in wishing him the best as he embarks on a new chapter in his life.