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.
New Extension Awards | |||
Investigators | Sponsor | Title | Total Award Amount |
Joel Schneekloth | Monsanto | SD Systems Nitrogen by Density by Water VRI Testing | $13,860 |
The Personnel Directory is updated as of June 5, 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 June 5, 2018
FRONT RANGE REGION – JoAnn Powell
Arapahoe County
Extension Agent, Horticulture, #08-18
Lisa Mason accepted the position effective June 1. Lisa has a B.S. in forestry and performing arts from Colorado State University and just received her M.S. in bioagricultural sciences/entomology from CSU as well.
Boulder County
Extension Director, #16-18
Closed without hire. The position will be re-advertised soon as #29-18
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Outreach #30-18
Markley Walsh resigned effective 5/21/18. This position is under review.
Broomfield County
Extension Director & Agent, Horticulture, #21-18
Negotiations are underway.
Denver County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, #TBD
Robert Franklin resigned effective June 1. The position is under review.
Douglas County
Extension Assistant Director, #25-18
The position is being advertised with a deadline of June 14.
Jefferson County
Extension Agent, Horticulture, Plant Pathology & Food Systems, #23-18
This position is being advertised with a deadline of June 12.
Weld County
Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, #27-18
This is a new position and will be advertised soon.
PEAKS AND PLAINS REGION – Bill Nobles
SOUTHEAST AREA
Baca County
Area Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Range/Livestock Management, #TBD
Mallory Sikes has resigned effective May 4th. The position is under review.
Elbert County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Natural Resources, #24-18
The position is being advertised with a deadline of July 3.
Fremont County
Extension Director & Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Horticulture #17-18
Jeramy McNeely has accepted the position effective July 2. Jeramy has been the Southeast Area Agent in Kiowa County since January 2017. Congratulations Jeramy.
Kiowa County
Area Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, and Agriculture/Natural Resources, #TBD
Jeramy McNeely left this position to take the Fremont County Director position effective July 2. The position is under review.
Las Animas County
Extension Agent, Agriculture & 4-H Youth Development, #15-18
Negotiations are underway.
Morgan County
Extension Director & Agent, 4-H Youth Development, #20-18
Negotiations are underway.
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development & Family & Consumer Sciences, #TBD
Jennifer Cooney resigned April 17, 2018. This position is under review.
Park County
Extension Director, Agriculture/Horticulture/Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development & Family & Consumer Sciences, #28-18
The position is being re-advertised with a deadline of June 19.
Northeast Regional Engagement Center or Pueblo Regional Office Location TBD
Regional Extension Specialist, Range, #26-18
The position being advertised with a deadline of June 5.
WESTERN REGION – C. J. Mucklow
Eagle County
Extension Agent, Horticulture and Small Acreage Management, #18-18
Negotiations are underway.
Gunnison County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, #12-18
Negotiations are underway.
La Plata County
Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, #TBD
Wendy Rice will retire August 2, 2018. This position is under review.
Montezuma County
Extension Director, #19-18
Negotiations are underway.
Moffat County
Extension Director & Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Ag/Horticulture, #14-18
Jessica Counts has accepted the position effective June 15. Jessica has a B.S. in rangeland ecology/watershed management from the University of Wyoming.
STATE STAFF
State 4-H Office
Extension State Specialist, 4-H Youth Development and Volunteer Leadership, #22-18
Interviews are scheduled June 4 & 5.
All items for CSU Extension Personnel Notes should be sent to Sue Harris at susan.harris@colostate.edu.
Name: Abi Saeed
Title: Extension Agent – Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources
Location: Garfield County
Date of Hire: May2018
Personal Information: I was born in Pakistan and Immigrated to Canada with my family when I was 11 years old. I have enjoyed learning about different landscapes and climates throughout my life- but the mountains and the desert are my favorite places to be. I enjoy spending time outdoors: and love to hike, camp, and look for interesting new insects to add to my collection. I also love to talk about Entomophagy, and enjoy introducing others to the world of edible insects. I have a passion for Rugby; I played competitively for 5 years, and coached the University of Kentucky Women’s Rugby team for 2 years. My other hobbies include beekeeping, learning new languages, playing with my cats, making jewelry, and posing with insects and spiders on my face.
Job Experience: Prior to this position, I was a Consumer Horticulture Program Instructor and Master Gardener Coordinator for Michigan State University Extension, based in Flint. In addition to that, I have held positions focused on Solitary Bee research, and interactions between Pollinators and Pesticides within Ornamental Plants in Kentucky.
Education:
2011 B.S. Zoology, University of Guelph
2014 M.S. Entomology, University of Kentucky
Name: Reid Sweetkind
Title: Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development
Location: Jefferson County
Date of Hire: May2018
Personal Information: I grew up in Golden, Colorado. Most of my free time is spent with my family and friends outdoors hiking in the Rockies, cooking, or quilting. I also enjoy painting and photography.
Job Experience: Prior to joining CSU Extension as an Agent, I completed CSU Extension STEM AmeriCorps service in Jefferson County in 2015/2016. During my masters’ work, I focused on the intersection of the formal education and informal education environments through multiple positions on the university campus.
Education:
2015 H.B.S. Biology with a minor in Chemistry, Oregon State University
2018 M.S. Museum and Field Studies emphasis in Informal Education, University of Colorado – Boulder