Jacob Young Named Manager of Edgar Evins State Park

A former DeKalb County resident is returning home to become the new manager of Edgar Evins State Park.
Jacob Young, who has been a Park Ranger for ten years at Roan Mountain State Park, begins his new duties on March 1.
“I grew up in Liberty. My mom is Sherry Williams and my grandparents were the late Georgia and Morris Young. I attended DeKalb West School and DeKalb County High School,” Young told WJLE.
” I got my degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. When I graduated college I went to work at Edgar Evins State Park as a seasonal interpretive ranger working under Mr. Carl Halfacre. I quickly fell in love with Tennessee State Parks that summer and shortly after that I was hired as a fulltime park ranger at Roan Mountain State Park in Carter County, Tennessee. I have been at Roan Mountain for 10 years. I worked there 8 years as a ranger and the last 2 years as the park manager,” said Young.
“I have been married to Crystal Young for 11 years and we have three children, 8 year old Madyson, 5 year old Kylie, and 1 year old Hunter. We are currently in the process of adopting Kylie and Hunter,” Young said.
“I love state parks and it is an honor for me to know that we are providing quality outdoor opportunities for our friends, family, and especially our children. God has Blessed me and my family so much and we are excited about this new opportunity,” added Young.
“The Friends of Edgar Evins State Park had a very special regard for Carl Halfacre, the former Park Manager who retired last fall. We are expecting to also have a great working relationship and friendship with the new manager as well. We are looking forward to working with Mr. Young to enhance the park experience for all,” said Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park