Employee Achievement Recognized at TPW Commission Meeting
Aug. 25, 2016
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AUSTIN— Two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting by Executive Director Carter Smith for their outstanding work in various fields.
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Texas Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Bryan Callihan
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators has awarded Lamar County Game Warden Bryan Callihan the Texas Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Over the past year, warden Callihan has been involved as a steadfast advocate for public safety on the water. He has presented over 15 water safety centered outdoor educational programs. In May 2015, he served with a team of game wardens who were dispatched to assist with the floods of Wichita Falls by patrolling flooded city streets by river boats. Most of warden Callihan’s water safety work centers around Lake Pat Mayse and is a recognized water safety leader on the 6,000-acre lake by personally logging over 260 hours of water safety patrol for the citizens of Texas.
Warden Callihan demonstrates excellence in leadership and professionalism through his dedication to the mission of TPWD both in his community and while in the field.
Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Zach Havens
The Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Awarded Game Warden Zach Havens with the Officer of the Year award. Warden Havens began his career 22 years ago with the State Parks division before moving to Inland Fisheries and finally to the Law Enforcement division. Warden Havens has been stationed in Erath County for the last 18 years.
Warden Havens actively does public outreach and works with students at Stephenville High School by attending outdoor awareness classes targeting students without outdoor opportunities. The students learn camping, kayaking, rappelling, fishing and receive a hunter education certificate. Through these activities, students learn about the role hunters’ play in wildlife management. He also talks annually to the Future Farmers of America classes at Stephenville High School and update the students on fish and game law changes as well as answers any questions they have. Additionally, Warden Havens volunteers as a leader for Boy Scout Troop 39 in Stephenville.