Jason Miller
Lonoke,AR
Summary
Dedicated to contributing to the Fisheries resource in Arkansas through innovative culture techniques, producing the highest quality fish for stocking public waters, developing partnerships throughout the region, and displaying a willingness to take on any challenges that will help us achieve agency goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hatchery Manager
AGFC
10.2008 - Current
- Administering all purchasing and budget requirements
- Oversee hatchery equipment, buildings, and vehicle inventory, with over 300 items
- Oversee all aspects of production for several different species of warmwater fish
- Monitor and analyze all production results to increase efficiency
- Communicate clearly with hatchery staff to keep everyone informed of their specific roles in accomplishing agency goals
- Routinely present and conduct demonstrations for school groups, civic groups, and other agency program functions
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
Assistant Hatchery Manager
AGFC
09.2001 - 09.2008
- Was responsible for daily harvest operations on over 400 acres of warmwater fish ponds
- Administered performance evaluations and supervised all hatchery technicians, biologist position, and any extra labor
- Assisted Fisheries management staff with routine sampling when needed, particularly low- frequency electrofishing and trap netting
- Revised and developed new culture techniques for several species, including spawning procedures for Largemouth Bass, Catfishes, and Grass Carp
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway12.1998
Skills
- Extensive experience in fish culture and management techniques
- Proven leadership skills in group projects
- Prevention and treatment of fish diseases
- Water quality management
Accomplishments
- Asked to present to the AGFC Commission 6 times over the last 15 years, most recently in 2021 and 2019
- Team leader during the agency Snakehead eradication program in 2009
- Selected as one of 8 core team members for the development of the AGFC Strategic Plan in 2020
- Presented at the Southern Division AFS Aquaculture Technical Committee Meeting, Athens TX 2020
- Chairman of the 2013 and 2018 Mid Continent Warmwater Fish Culture Workshops, Mt. Magazine State Park
- Member of the Catfish Management Team and co-authored the 2nd and 3rd revisions of the plan
Certification
- American Fisheries Society, Certified Fisheries Professional
- Restricted Use Pesticide Applicator License
Hunting, Fishing, and Youth Sports
If I am not working on the hatchery, or coaching youth shooting sports teams and little league baseball, I like to spend as much time as I can outdoors with my wife, our 3 boys, and friends. We like to do it all, but spend the most time catching a few fish, chasing turkeys, hunting deer, and sitting in a duck blind.
Timeline
Hatchery Manager
AGFC
10.2008 - Current
Assistant Hatchery Manager
AGFC
09.2001 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Central Arkansas
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