TWRA Assistant Executive Director Ron Fox Retiring
Thursday, September 24, 2009 | 02:15am
NASHVILLE --- Ron Fox is retiring as Assistant Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. His retirement is effective Sept. 30 and will end a 37-year tenure with TWRA.
Fox moved into his current position in 1986. He was responsible for the coordination of field activities, including all wildlife activities of the four TWRA regional offices and the central office programs pertaining to wildlife management, fisheries management, law enforcement and environmental services.
A native of Sevier County, he served as TWRA Chief of Wildlife from 1979-86 prior to becoming Assistant Executive Director. He also was a TWRA Wildlife Management Supervisor from 1975-79. He joined the then Tennessee Game and Fish Commission in 1972 as a wetlands and waterfowl biologist.
Fox is a double graduate of the University of Tennessee, receiving his B.S. degree in forestry and wildlife and his master’s degree in wildlife management. He is a member of several professional organizations.
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(above) Ron Fox addresses the many co-workers, past and present, and friends gathered at his retirement reception. (below) TWRA Executive Director Ed Carter presents a plaque to Ron Fox for his 37 years of service to the agency.