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Lee named Nashville District employee of the month for September 2014

Nashville District Public Affairs
Published Oct. 31, 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Jerry Lee, project engineer at the Mid Cumberland Construction Office, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2014.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Jerry Lee, project engineer at the Mid Cumberland Construction Office, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2014.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Jerry Lee, project engineer at the Mid Cumberland Construction Office, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2014.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Jerry Lee, project engineer at the Mid Cumberland Construction Office, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2014.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) – Jerry Lee, project engineer at the Mid Cumberland Construction Office, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2014.

 Lee is being recognized for his outstanding performance while administering a difficult head gate contract at Center Hill Dam in Lancaster, Tenn.  One of Lee’s major contributions for his selection involved the development of the scope, where he coordinated with budget constrained customers, and negotiated critical modifications for additional needed gate repairs.

“I am very humbled by this award - happy someone considered and recognized me for my contributions to my job and I am very excited about my future with the Corps,” said Lee.

According to Lt. Col. John L. Hudson, Nashville District commander, without Lee's timely and accurate actions, these additional repairs would have caused extensive delays to the completion of the project and the costs of these delays would have been further magnified by additional lost revenue from hydropower unit three being out of service.

“His outstanding performance along with his great attitude for service significantly contributes to another successful job by the Center Hill team and contributes to the mission of the district,” said Hudson.
 Lee also executed another critical contract action to abate additional asbestos discovered at the Wheeler Auxiliary Lock in Rogersville, Ala.  This timely response made it possible for this extra work to be completed prior to the dewatering of the Wheeler Main Lock.

He established effective and efficient submittal review procedures during the startup of the $47.5 million Center Hill Turbine Generator contract.  The improved process contributed to the quality of the review coordination while reducing overall review time.  It ultimately contributed to the approval and return of several critical submittals including those related to the accelerated model test.

“I am thrilled about working as a project engineer and the direction the Corps program is going,” said Lee.  “One of the best things about working for the Corps is being able to work hard and serve the public.”

Lee, who has served 22 years in federal service, initially started as an intern and worked various jobs.  He says he credits Jesse Pullen, his supervisor, a lot for his success.  He also commends his friend Linda Ingram for helping him grow and mature during his career. 

Family is also very important to Lee and service to the nation is a tradition.

Lee and his wife Stephanie have two sons, Adam, 11 and William, 10.  His father Gerald retired from the Corps and his mother Linda currently works at Cordell Hull Lock and Dam.  His brother Mike works in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

“Our family roots run deep here in the Corps,” said Lee.  “I’ve had the opportunity to learn, grow and see how technology has helped us over the years.  We will always run into things unexpected, but we should be prepared and do our best.” 

 Lee’s hobbies include playing golf, working on muscle cars, raising animals on his 50-acre farm, riding bikes and spending time with family.

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