For the second summer in a row, Virginia Tech student and local resident Gerald Goad has worked as an intern with Carroll County Government.

A public relations specialist, Goad has supplied local media outlets with many news releases on events taking place throughout Carroll as well as many updates on county departments. He helped organize the two economic development announcements made in the month of July and alerted media organizations throughout the region of the announcements.

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors honored Goad during its Aug. 11 meeting. Chairman Sam Dickson presented Goad with a book featuring an economic profile of Carroll County. Dickson said Carroll officials would love to be able to hire Goad once he graduates at the end of the fall semester.

“Gerald served Carroll County with honor,” Dickson said. “And we hope when he gets through school there is something here he can come back to and we can keep him employed.”

Dickson then showed his fellow board members a Carroll County Directory that Goad completed during the last week of his internship.

“It is very well done. He does a professional job on everything he has done,” Dickson said. “If you haven’t been looking at his newsletters on the internet, I can see why he has achieved what he has. Gerald, thanks for your time and devotion in media relations and all the behind-the-scenes work you’ve done.”

Dickson credited Goad’s work for three television stations covering the AmeriPumps announcement in July.

“We are going to miss you, but we are truly excited about your past career accomplishments and others you are sure to obtain in the future,” Dickson said. “The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has advanced through your work and commitment.”

Supervisor David Hutchins added he hoped the board could find somewhere in its budget to employ Goad when he graduates in December.

Goad thanked the board and County Administrator Gary Larrowe for allowing him to intern over the summer.

“It is amazing how much you can learn in a workplace setting compared to school and I have learned a tremendous amount. I just want to thank you for this,” Goad said. “It’s been a great experience. I couldn’t ask for a better internship here in my home county, working with people that I basically grew up with. As you blaze new business trails, I wish everyone the best of luck. And no matter where I am in life, I will always call Carroll County home.”