Shining Lights of Everyday People

“Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”—Mother Teresa

By Joanie Allbee

Truck enthusiast Tyler Oxley arrives to work at the Saugus Housing Authority in his beautiful red Ford F-150 XLT with an eager attitude to start the day. Once he checks in and gets his schedule, he’s off gripping the wheels of a hefty blue F-250 work truck ready to complete the day’s work orders. He is a mechanical, hands-on type of guy.

Tyler has a strong work ethic and puts energy into dividing his time among the Housing Authority properties. “I float from each property in the Summer doing landscaping and making sure everything looks stunning,” Oxley said.

Some of his other duties involve assisting with Housing maintenance emergencies, driving an orange Kubota tractor for projects, collecting trash, gathering leaves and outdoor needs. Winter finds him plowing in extreme weather in order to clear paths for residents and make Emergency travels accessible for residents. Tyler focuses on giving quality.

In the words of the famous Ford Motor Company founder, Henry Ford, “Quality means doing it right when no one’s looking.”

  Oxley is a Saugus native and enjoys all his town has to offer. “My favorite place is the Kowloon,” he said, adding, “I do miss going to the Hilltop for Sunday morning brunches.”

He volunteers with driving in parades and enjoys seeing the kids’ smiling faces along the route. At the local truck and car shows, he helps with behind-the-scenes setting up and putting up the tents.

Tyler enjoys bonding time with Oz & Lu, his two besties who are his faithful watch dogs. Oz is often seen in the parades as Tyler’s passenger.

Some of Tyler’s favorite things are building and detailing his truck, gatherings at Saugus restaurants with his pals, relaxing in N.H. at Lake Winnipesaukee with family and friends and visiting a casino. Tyler’s favorite Holiday to celebrate is the Fourth of July. Tyler likes his Team at the Saugus Housing Authority and fits right in like a cog wheel turning in the mechanics of a well-oiled machine.

You go, Tyler! Do your thing and keep shining!

Thank you.