Jeannie Stafford, Nevada FWO
Approximately 2,000 people rose and cheered as Jay Bigelow, Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Supervisor was presented a plaque of appreciation for the Hatchery’s participation in this year’s Kids Fishing Derby. Being actively involved with community is important to Jay and he places a high value on providing information to the public and schools on native trout.

Jay, a U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee for the past 20 years, has been at the Hatchery for seven years. He began supervising hatchery operations four years ago and manages day-to-day operations of the hatchery with a staff of seven. Jay is involved in the local Big Brother program, and likes to hike during his time off.