Our People

Administrative Staff

Biography:

Jay is a Hart County native who’s had a passion for caves since a young age.

Jay picked up caving as a hobby towards the end of middle school and has run with it ever since.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in History with an emphasis in both Kentucky and military history and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice as well. Jay graduated from Campbellsville University at the top of his class in 2021!

Joining the Hidden River Cave Staff in August of 2022, he has developed a keen interest in cave survey, cartography, cave rescue, and cave/mine gating.

Jay is also a member of Phi Alpha Theta and an avid outdoorsman so if he’s not in a cave, he’s out enjoying nature or studying history.

Fun Fact: Jay is a Salamander Shaman