Sympathies to…
The sister, Gisele Jefferson and the family of Mary Jane Ward, former Extension Agent, FCS, in Las Animas County, passed away on Friday August 31, 2018. After a long battle with M.S. Services will be held Saturday 10:00 am in the Branson School Gym, in Branson, CO. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: https://msfocus.org/donate.aspx or my mail: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation; National Headquarters; 6520 N. Andrews Ave; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33909-2132. You may send condolences to the family at: Will Ward, 69908 CR 7.5, Branson, CO 81027.
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.
No awards submitted this month.
| The Personnel Directory is updated as of September 11, 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 September 11, 2018
FRONT RANGE REGION – JoAnn Powell
Boulder County
Extension Director, #16-18 #29-18
Negotiations are underway.
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Outreach #30-18
Lisa Terry has accepted the position effective October 15. Lisa has a B.S. in family and consumer sciences from the University of Central Arkansas and a M.S. in curriculum & instruction/interdisciplinary studies from Montana State University in Billings.
Denver County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, #TBD
The position is under review.
Jefferson County
Extension Agent, Natural Resources, #38-18
Barbara Fahey retired August 31. The position is under review.
Larimer County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Livestock, #35-18
The position is under review.
Weld County
Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, #27-18
Amber Webb has accepted the position effective September 10. Amber has a B.A. in sociology and a B.S. in food sciences and human nutrition from Colorado State University, and a M.A. in food studies from Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.
PEAKS AND PLAINS REGION – Bill Nobles
Custer County
Extension Director, #36-18
The position will be advertised soon with a deadline for October 4.
Elbert County
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Natural Resources, #24-18
William Wilkins has accepted the position effective October 1. William has a B.S. in soil resources and conservation from Colorado State University, and a M.S. in natural resources management from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK.
Morgan County
Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, #32-18
Interviews are scheduled for October 4 and 5.
Park County
Extension Director, Agriculture/Horticulture/Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development & Family & Consumer Sciences, #28-18
Barbie Garnett has accepted the position effective September 17. Barbie has a B.A. in fashion design/product development from Stephens College, Columbia, MO. and a M.A. in agricultural sciences from Colorado State University.
Northeast Regional Engagement Center or Pueblo Regional Office Location TBD
Regional Extension Specialist, Range, #26-18
Annie Overlin has accepted the position effective September 3. Annie has a B.S. in botany from Colorado State University, and a M.S. in animal and rangeland from the University of Nevada, Reno.
GOLDEN PLAINS AREA
Yuma County
Area Extension Agent, Livestock, #TBD
The position is under review.
SOUTHEAST AREA
Baca County
Area Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture, #31-18
Interviews are scheduled on September 17 & 18.
Cheyenne County
Area Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, #TBD
The position is under review.
Kiowa County
Area Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, #TBD
The position is under review.
WESTERN REGION – C. J. Mucklow
Eagle County
Extension Agent, Horticulture and Small Acreage Management, #18-18 #33-18
The position was closed without hire. Interviews are scheduled on September 28.
Rio Blanco County
Extension Director, #TBD
The position is under review.
TRI RIVER AREA
Mesa County
Area Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, #34-18
The position is under review and will be advertised soon.
Extension Coordinator, Horticulture #TBD
The position is under review.
STATE STAFF
Extension Director, Outreach & Engagement, #37-18
The position is under review.
State Colorado Master Gardener Coordinator, #TBD
The position is under review.
Extension Assistant Director, Professional Development, #39-18
Judith Barth is retiring effective October 31, 2018. The position is under review.
All items for CSU Extension Personnel Notes should be sent to Sue Harris at susan.harris@colostate.edu.
Name: Jessica Counts
Title: Extension Director & Agent – Agriculture, Horticulture, and 4-H Youth Development
Location: Moffat County
Date of Hire: June 2018
Personal Information: I was born and raised in Siskiyou County, California, and I have lived in Moffat County for 12 years. I am a jack of all trades! I enjoy my horses, sheep, gardening, cooking, camping, fishing, and various art mediums. Most of all, I love living and laughing with my favorite people: my husband, Frank, our son, Cashton, and our daughter, Francesca.
Job Experience: Prior to working for CSU, I have spent the majority of my career in the oil and gas industry, working in environmental compliance. I also have experience working for local and federal government agencies, specializing in rangeland management and invasive species management.
Education:
2007 B.S. Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, Soil Science and Reclamation Ecology Minors, University of Wyoming
Name: Kim Peters
Title: Extension Agent – Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development
Location: Las Animas County
Date of Hire: July 2018
Personal Information: I was raised on a commercial cow/calf ranching operation in west Texas. I lived in the Texas panhandle most of my life, and have recently relocated to Trinidad. I enjoy being in the mountains, live music, yoga, photography, graphic design, and learning all I can about rangeland ecology.
Job Experience: During my undergraduate degree, I worked for the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station as a student worker, as well as at the Texas 4-H Center working camps during the summer. During my master’s degree, I worked in the dean’s office of the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources as a college recruiter. After graduating with my master’s degree, I was hired as the Extension Agent for 4-H & Youth Development in Randall County, in the Texas panhandle. After three years in this position, I went back to school and took a position as an Extension Assistant in the Department of Ecosystems Science and Management at Texas A&M.
Education:
2009 B.S. Interdisciplinary Agriculture, Natural Resources Management Minor, Texas Tech University
2011 M.S. Agricultural Education, Texas Tech University
Name: Erin Durant
Title: Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences
Location: Gunnison County
Date of Hire: August 2018
Personal Information: Though I’ve lived in the Gunnison Valley for the past couple of years, I’m originally from South Carolina and moved to Colorado from Chattanooga, Tennessee. I enjoy exploring the many wonders that the Gunnison Country has to offer and getting to know the people of this valley.
Job Experience: Before working with CSU Extension, I held a wide range of positions. I spent five seasons working for the National Park Service. I also worked in private land conservation, taught environmental education, guided adventure trips, and managed a small family farm.
Education:
2009 B.S. Environment and Natural Resources, Minor in Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Clemson University
Name: John Stolzle
Title: Extension Agent – Horticulture
Location: Jefferson County
Date of Hire: August 2018
Personal Information: I am looking forward to working with the enthusiastic CSU extension and Jeffco team! I grew up in Kansas, worked as on-air radio personality while studying for my undergraduate degree and, upon graduation from KU, lived abroad in Southern Brazil for a little over two years. On warm weekends, I am likely to be outside exploring the mountain wilderness. I am also currently in search of the ‘ideal’ sourdough bread starter.
Job Experience: Prior to working at the CSU extension, I managed an arthropod research lab in Brazil where my team and I conducted botanical studies and bioassays. I also worked with sustainable land use and development.
Education:
2009 B.A. Environmental Studies, University of Kansas
2017 MSc. Agriculture and Environment, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
