The Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) recently appointed Larry Nix of Gainesville as Board Member Emeritus.
“GACD Emeritus board members have dedicated many years to soil and water conservation and have also previously served for a significant period of time in leadership roles where they have contributed to the success of the organization,” according to the announcement. “They will remain connected in an honorary capacity to serve as mentors and advisors to the GACD Board of Directors.”
Nix previously served as Hall County Conservation District Supervisor for over 38 years before stepping away to care for his wife Patsy. He was appointed as Hall County Conservation District Emeritus in 2020. Nix has served as GACD President and is a member of the GACD Hall of Fame. In addition, he served on the National Association of Conservation District’s (NACD) board and was inducted into the NACD Southeast Hall of Fame. Nix has also served in leadership roles with the National Conservation Foundation and Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC&D (Resource, Conservation & Development) Council. He was inducted into the Hall County Agribusiness Hall of Fame in 2010.
“GACD values the wisdom acquired from Mr. Nix’s many years of dedication to the conservation of Georgia’s natural resources, and I look forward to his involvement and valuable counsel going forward. It is exceptional when a Board can continue to benefit from the ongoing involvement from emeritus”, says Jake Ford, GACD President.