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Rend Lake manager eyes quail hunting after long tenure
Les Winkeler profiles Rend Lake manager Phil Jenkins who since 1975 led the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project at Rend Lake. He recalls early days, growth to a 24-person staff, and the shift from sparse visitation to a recreation hub in Southern Illinois. Jenkins plans retirement in November to hunt quail and bass, reflecting on a career built with responsible leadership and few regrets.
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Jenkins
Rend
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rend Lake
Illinois
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Bend Lake
Altamont
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Siuc
Raamela Kayounmalenberser
Phil Jenkins
Kevin Curran