Board records hiring of Austin Walk and accepts job description changes as Park Ranger resigns

May 5, 2026

Austin Walk will begin as Natural Resource Manager on May 11; Park Ranger Spencer DeJoode submitted a resignation to take a position with Marion County and the board approved job description changes (4-0) covering residency, patrol duties and education requirements.

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In New Business the board recorded the hiring of Austin Walk as the new Natural Resource Manager; the minutes identify Walk as a Floyd County resident and list May 11 as a start date. The meeting also included the resignation of Park Ranger Spencer DeJoode, who will accept a conservation role in Marion County.

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