AWARD DOLLARS RECEIVED
Notification of awards received is taken monthly from a CSU Sponsored Programs report. If you are the recipient(s) of an award(s) that did not go through Sponsored Programs, please email Susan Harris at susan.harris@colostate.edu and provide her the information so we can recognize your success.
There were no new awards for this issue.
| The Personnel Directory is updated as of February 12, 2018. If you are interested in a hard copy, go to http://extension.colostate.edu/staff-directory/ then click on “Printable Personnel Directory.” |
Be sure to check out our new colleagues on the last pages of this newsletter.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
As of February 12, 2018
FRONT RANGE REGION – JoAnn Powell
Arapahoe County
Extension Agent, Horticulture, #08-18
Interviews will be held March 7 & 8.
Boulder County
Extension Director, #16-18
This position will be advertised soon.
Broomfield County
Extension Director & Agent, #TBD
Kim Morrison resigned the position effective February 6. The position is under review.
Douglas County
Extension Director, #TBD
The position is under review.
Jefferson County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, #03-18
Interviews will be held February 22 & 23.
Larimer County
Extension Director, #01-18
Kerri Rollins has accepted the position effective February 19. Kerri has a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology and a Master of Science degree in recreational resources both from Colorado State University. She also has 17 years’ experience with the Larimer County open lands program.
Weld County
Extension Program Associate, 4-H Youth Development (.45FTE), Endowed, #04-18
Elisabeth Krueger has accepted the position effective February 1. Elisabeth has a Bachelor of Science degree in human dimensions of natural resources from Colorado State University.
PEAKS AND PLAINS REGION – Bill Nobles
Custer County
Extension Director, #30-17
Shannon Auth has accepted the position effective February 19. Shannon has a Bachelor of Science in animal and poultry sciences and dairy sciences from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Recently she has held the CEO position of a pet resort in Springfield, VA.
Elbert County
Extension Director, #TBD
Sheila Kelley has announced her retirement effective March 5. The position is under review.
Fremont County
Extension Director, #TBD
Tommy Covington announced his retirement effective February 8. The position is under review.
Las Animas County
Extension Agent, Agriculture & 4-H Youth Development, #15-18
The position is under review and will be advertised soon.
Morgan County
Extension Director, #TBD
Janice Dixon announced her retirement effective March 2. The position is under review.
Park County
Extension Director, #11-18
This position is being advertised with a deadline of March 6.
Golden Plains Area
Yuma County
Area Extension Agent, Livestock, #02-18
McKensie Harris has accepted the position effective April 1. McKensie has a Bachelor of Science in animal science from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Science in animal science from Texas A&M University.
WESTERN REGION – C. J. Mucklow
Eagle County
Extension Agent, Horticulture and Small Acreage Management, #TBD
Jeff Pieper announced his resignation effective December 31. The position is under review.
Garfield County
Extension Agent, Ag/Horticulture/Natural Resources, (Adult & Youth), #09-18
Interviews were held on February 7 & 8. Negotiations are underway.
Gunnison County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, #12-18
The position is being advertised with a deadline of February 27.
Jackson County
Extension Director & Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & FCS, #10-18
Interviews will be held on March 6 & 7.
Moffat County
Extension Director & Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Ag/Horticulture, #14-18
The position is being advertised with a deadline of March 1.
Routt County
Extension Agent, FCS & 4-H Youth Development, #07-18
Libby Christensen has accepted the position effective March 1. Libby has a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies and economics from University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master of Science in community development. She also has a Doctorate in geography, focus on agriculture, from University of California, Davis.
San Miguel/W. Montrose Counties
Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development, (.6FTE), #05-18
Jordan Spor has accepted the position effective February 1. Jordan has a Bachelor of Science in public accounting from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO. Most recently she has held an accountant position with a construction company in Naturita, Colorado.
STATE STAFF
Colorado 4-H Foundation
Director, #06-18
Interviews will be held on February 20.
State 4-H Office
Extension State Specialist, 4-H Youth Development and Volunteer Leadership, #TBD
The position is under review.
REGIONAL STAFF
Northeast Regional Engagement Center
Regional Extension Specialist, Range, #13-18
This position is being advertised with a deadline of March 8
All items for CSU Extension Personnel Notes should be sent to Sue Harris at susan.harris@colostate.edu.
Name: Debbie Chapman
Title: Area Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science
Location: Otero & Crowley Counties
Date of Hire: January 2018
Personal Information: I was born in Kansas City, MO. As a child, my family lived in Butler, MO, Grand Island, NE, and Golden, CO. It was in Grand Island where I was introduced to 4-H and developed my life-long fondness for food and sewing projects. I love empowering individuals and families through my programming. In my off hours, I enjoy jeeping and camping in the mountains with my husband.
Job Experience: Prior to working in Colorado Extension, I was the Student Success Center Director at Adams State University. As an undergraduate, I developed the Summer Youth Employment & Training Program curriculum with the New Mexico State University 4-H Specialist.
Education:
1999 B. S. Family & Consumer Sciences (emphasis in Child Science), New Mexico State University
2011 M. S. Academic Advising (emphasis in Administration), Kansas State University
Name: Claudia Meeks
Title: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development – Livestock
Location: Douglas County
Date of Hire: January 2018
Personal Information: I grew up in Kentucky on a small cattle and tobacco farm where I was very active in my local 4-H program. I participated in numerous 4-H projects and clubs including the horse and livestock programs. At a young age I began riding and showing horses in the hunter and western disciplines. While in high school, I started raising and exhibiting Boer goats for both market and breeding stock. In college, I competed on IHSA equestrian team and was a member of the livestock judging team. In my free time I enjoy concerts, horseback riding, fishing, learning to ski, and spending time with my dogs, a Jack Russell Terrier and a German Shorthaired Pointer.
Job Experience: Prior to joining Colorado Extension, I worked at the University of Tennessee as the State 4-H Animal Science Extension Specialist where I developed and implement state-level youth horse and livestock programs, shows, and events. I have also worked for the United States Hunter Jumper Association and the USDA Farm Service Agency.
Education:
2007 B. S. Agriculture Education, Communication, and Leadership, University of Kentucky
2011 M. S. Career, Technical, and Leadership Education, University of Kentucky
Name: Diana Juarez Sanchez
Title: Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science
Location: Adams County
Date of Hire: January 2018
Personal Information: I’m originally from Guanajuato, Mexico and grew up in Dallas, Texas. I obtained two degrees from Texas A&M University. Since then I have worked in Central American and the Caribbean on community development programs (e.g., community gardens, food insecurity).
Job Experience: Prior to working in Colorado State University Extension-Adams County, I worked as an education/training specialist at the University of Florida in the IFAS-Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program.
Education:
2012 B. S. Horticulture, Texas A&M University
216 M. S. Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication, Texas A&M University
