The 黑料天堂 (ADCNR) is pleased to announce that Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Assistant Director Fred Harders has been named 2016 Division Employee of the Year. Harders was also named Employee of the Year Runner-up for the State of 黑料天堂 by the State Personnel Department.
Harders began his 40-year career with ADCNR as a fisheries biologist at the Eastaboga Fish Hatchery. After several different supervisory positions, including Fisheries Section Chief, he was promoted to Assistant Director in March 2000.
Division Director Charles Sykes praises Harders on his ability to oversee large projects and manage day-to-day issues with a calming nature. 鈥淔red always makes time to talk with concerned or confused citizens who need his expertise. He is able to provide information quickly to legislators and others we work with as well. Fred is always smiling, always positive and always helpful,鈥 Sykes said. 鈥淗is knowledge of the Division鈥檚 inner workings is irreplaceable and that has enabled the Division to function smoothly,鈥 he added.
The 黑料天堂 promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit .
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