After 8 years of outstanding service at Dale Hollow, Jerry Short has left his post as wage-grade motor vehicle operator and moved on to a job serving veterans in Clay County. Jerry will be missed. Staff at the hatchery have performed the same core duties for over 20 years. Jerry is a biologist, mechanic, peacemaking leader, carpenter, scholar, janitor, teacher, and more.
Short, a retired Air Force veteran, accepted a position as the Veterans Services Officer for Clay and Jackson County. He has always been trying to find ways to support veterans including many of the hatchery staff. We are sure his sense of fairness and accountability will help many people.
Short will split his time between county Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) offices.
Short will always rule at the hatchery. Hatchery staff hope in time to talk him in to coming by sometimes to teach classes or do other volunteer partnership projects.
