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Mike

• A rookie, he started at the PPA in 2007 at age 18
• Father was in the police force for 27 years
• Would prefer to drive a dirty pick up truck than a BMW
• Calls himself a "country boy" rather than a "city boy"
• Loves hunting and fishing
• Has a deer tattoo and aims to get more at some stage
• Has never had a parking ticket in his life
• Why This Job?

Ken

• Goes to karate on Wednesday nights
• Lives and works in South Philly
• Member of the PPA bowling team

Tim

• Started at the PPA in 2007
• Hates working in the rain
• People that just drive by and yell stuff aggravate him
• Loves his job because he doesn't have to go into an office
• Wouldn't think twice about ticketing his friends

Lori

• Lori started at the PPA in 1995
• She's dating and is a grandmother
• Nickname: Energizer bunny
• She has been punched in the face on the job
• Uses over 15 packs of sugar to sweeten her coffee

Tiffany

• Tiffany has been on the job since 2005
• Originally from New York
• Nickname is "Swoop"
• Her boyfriend is also in ticketing and has "the most beautiful blue eyes"
• She used to work at UPS and met her best friend there 5 years ago
• Says men argue more than women when it comes to tickets
• Often has to say the Serenity Prayer get through a stressful work day
• Why This Job?

Marylin

• Marylin has been on the job since 2007
• Single mother of three
• A former doctor's assistant
• Has a passion for fashion
• Would like to be an interior designer

Fatima

• Been on the job since 1997
• She and her girlfriends are called the triplets, helping each other out on the beat
• Says men flirt with her to try to get free parking
• Enjoys the free entertainment she finds on the streets of Philly
• On-the-job tip: Wear good shoes

Shawn

• Has worked for the PPA since 2005
• Used to work with mentally and physically disabled children
• Wants to be a police officer
• Sees his job as a an opportunity to educate the public about parking

Roberta

• Single mother of four
• Used to be a crossing guard
• Her nickname is "Bunny"
• Admits she is hyper almost all of the time
• Has tattoos and a tongue piercing
• Why This Job?

Luz

• Was promoted to supervisor in 2005 - has been with the PPA since 2002
• Used to work at a jewelry store
• Is a grandmother
• Loves Philly "water ice"
• Is a clean freak, keeps her van immaculate
• Why This Job?

Paul

• On the job since 2005
• His squad nicknamed him "Turtle" because of his slow and steady pace
• Used to be a wallpaper hanger
• Likes to do impressions including Elmo and Crocodile Dundee
• Has an extensive lighter collection
• Likes to say he is a "jack of all trades, master of none"
• Doesn't like confrontation

Jim

• Started on the job in 2007
• A singer, he auditioned for American Idol - and sang "What You Won't Do For Love"
• It bothers him that people hate him because of what he does
• In a band called "Doyle's Law"
• Favorite Excuse: "I was only there a minute"

Carmen

• On the job since 2005
• Grew up in South Philly
• Father raised him to believe "Words can't hurt you" so he doesn't let the job get to him
• He is only five feet tall
• Wanted to be a policeman but was too short
• He doesn't own a car
• Referees children's football games

Marlene

• One of the older, more glamorous women in ticketing
• A widow, her husband was a police officer
• Deals with angry people by trying to listen to them and not preaching
• Lived in the Poconos and managed a convenience store before moving back to Philly
• Loves ticketing and wishes she found it sooner
• Calls herself the "Vanna White" of the parking authority because she's all smiles
• Why This Job?

Lisa

• Has been on the job since 2005
• Her friends call her a rat because she works for the PPA
• She is in a relationship and has 2 children
• Says guys who get tickets are okay, it's the girls who can be nasty!
• She once had to take refuge in a house from an angry citizen
• Is astounded how angry people get over $26
• Only trusts known vendors for meals because she is afraid someone might see her uniform and spike her food

Jeff

• On the job since 2005
• Musician, plays guitar, produces hip-hop tracks and in plays in a punk band
• Favorite insult: being called "meter maid"
• Women on his beat find him good looking
• Was promoted to supervisor in 2008
• Likes to have fun with his squad, but knows when to get serious
• Has a brother who is also ticketing with the PPA
• Worst part of the job: "lots of people want to kill you"
• Why This Job?

Danielle

• Danielle has worked in ticketing since 2004
• She is called a "priority queen" by her colleagues because she attracts the difficult citizens
• Calls herself a "girly-girl" and loves her colorful nails
• Pet peeve: when people don't read the signs
• Favorite color is blue - she hates green
• Loves the Dallas Cowboys and pro wrestling
• Likes to cuddle with her boyfriend
• Favorite comeback: Call the number at the bottom of the ticket
• Why This Job?

Brian

• Brian has worked in ticketing since 2002
• Worked in the paper industry for over 20 years and joined the PPA after being laid off
• Loves fine coffee
• Likes to go fishing in his free time
• Hates office jobs, likes being outside "like a free range chicken"
• Has a 16 year-old son
• Favorite comeback: The pleasure is all yours
• Best friend at the PPA is Lori
• Why This Job?

Denise

• A rookie, she started at the PPA in 2008
• Has been married for 24 years and has three sons.
• Before she joined the PPA, she once had her car booted.
• Her family thinks she's crazy for working in parking enforcement.
• Has a reputation on the street for being nice.

Gina

• Joined the PPA in 2007
• Wants a puppy really badly.
• Loves her squad but thinks of it as a dysfunctional family.
• Was a hair dresser for 10 years.
• Likes to look good and professional on the job.
• Her work nickname is "Maniac Shrimp"

Richie

• Started at the PPA in 2009
• Played college football for Delaware State University but had to quit when he injured his knee playing against Michigan
• Least favorite part about his job as a PEO is finishing up the paperwork at the end of the day
• Takes him 15 - 20 minutes to do his hair every morning
• His nicknames include "Richie B." and "Jersey Shore"
• Drives a Mustang convertible