Kenneth Petrie joined Refuge staff on April 6, 2015, as administrative support assistant, a shared position with Florida Panther and Loxahatchee NWRs.  He will be based at "Ding" Darling.  A native of Watertown, New York, Ken transferred to the Refuge from the Corp of Engineers in Clewiston, Florida, where he worked as a records technician.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force in May 2001 with 22.5 years of service.  "During my career with the Air Force, I worked in the administrative, heavy equipment, and aircraft maintenance field," Ken said.  "I am happy to become a member of Fish and Wildlife Service.  All of the employees, interns, and volunteers have been a great help.  They have welcomed me with great attitudes and big smiles."