Brock Hughes Annual Report

J E R R Y H U R T T he The BHMC golf tournament is named for the late Jerry Hurt who was serving as treasurer of the Brock Hughes Medical Center at the time of his untimely death in 2018. Jerry Hurt was a pillar in our community. He graduated from Rural Retreat High School, Wytheville Community College, Virginia Tech, and received his MBA from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (WVU). He began his professional career with the Mining and Metals Division of Union Carbide Corporation, which later became Elkem Metals USA, where he served as president. Later, Jerry specialized in the development and diversification of numerous small business ventures. He Jerry and his family

retired from Starck Van Lines (Pittsburgh) in 2014 after serving as CEO. Upon retirement, Jerry and his wife Phyllis returned to the town they loved, Rural Retreat, VA, and the extended family they treasured. Jerry contributed an enormous amount of his time, talents and money to churches, this community, foundations, boards, civic organizations and individuals throughout Wythe County. A successful businessman, he led with intelligence and kindness, garnering respect along the way. Hurt was very passionate in his work at BHMC. He believed that a golf tournament was just what BHMC needed as a “signature” fundraiser, an event that would be recognizable to the community every year. Executive Director Stacey Linkous, along with several board members, ensured that Jerry’s vision became a reality in 2019. The Hurt Family has supported the tournament since its’ inaugural year.

BHMC was very fortunate to have Jerry. His vision for BHMC has been fulfilled; the Jerry Hurt Memorial Golf Tournament has become a very special community event each August. It’s a time to celebrate the life of Jerry and support BHMC.

Jerry and his wife Phyllis