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As the process to implement a new administrative structure moves forward, screening committees have been convened to assist in the hiring process for eight Area Extension Directors. The committees are reviewing applications, recommending interview pools, participating in the interview process and providing feedback for candidates. Sincerest thanks to the individuals listed below for their engagement in the process and commitment to the confidentiality required.
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East 1 and 2
Ashley Osborne, Extension Specialist - 4-H Youth Development, Committee Chair
Linda Bell, Clinton County Extension Program Assistant for 4-H Youth Development
Rachel Cain, Rockcastle County Extension Staff Assistant
Jordan Crain, Green County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Tracie Goodman, McCreary County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development
Dianne Hayward, Cumberland County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Meagan Klee, Casey County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Christy Martin, Russell County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Carolyn Morris, Taylor County Extension Staff Assistant
Kendriana Price, Inclusion and Diversity Program Coordinator, CAFE Office of Diversity
Laura Rogers, Small Farm Area Agent - Kentucky State University
Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Debbie Shepherd, Wayne County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Beth Wilson, Pulaski County Extension Agent for Horticulture
Sharon Wood, Kentucky State Extension Council
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East 3 and 4
Martha Yount, Regional Specialist for Food and Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, Committee Chair
Nancy Calix, Assistant Extension Administrator for County Operations, Kentucky State University
Chad Conway, Knott County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lora Davidson, Harlan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Reda Fugate, Perry County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Brian Good, Bell County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Lora Lee Howard, Clay County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Sheila Key, State Extension Council
Eileen Kopp, Laurel County Extension Staff Assistant
Ashley Miniard, Knox County Extension Program Assistant
Donna Napier, Leslie County Extension Staff Assistant
Crystal Smith, Letcher County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Stacy White, Whitley County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
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East 5 and 6
Ric Bessin, Extension Professor, Department of Entomology
Turquoise Brown-Patterson, EFNEP Nutrition Program Coordinator, Kentucky State University
Elaine Burton, Johnson County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Laken Campbell, Lee County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development
Tammy Damron, Pike County Extension Staff Assistant
Alivia Faris, Lawrence County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Keith Hackworth, Floyd County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Courtney Jenkins, Magoffin County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Patsy Smith, Jackson County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Kim Lane, Morgan County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Joe Maynard, Martin County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Jessica Morris, Wolfe County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Crystal Osborne, Owsley County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Kendriana Price, Inclusion and Diversity Program Coordinator, CAFE Office of Diversity
Susan Pugh, State Extension Council
Ryan Spicer, Breathitt County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
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East 7 and 8
Billy Thomas, Extension Forester, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Committee Chair
Nancy Calix, Assistant Extension Administrator for County Operations, Kentucky State University
Macy Fawns, Mason County Extension Agent for Horticulture
Nicole Gwishiri, Bath County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Vanessa Harris, Menifee County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Rebecca Hayes, Carter County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Philip Konopka, Lewis County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ann Porter, State Extension Council
Lora Pullin, Greenup County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Samantha Saunders, Robertson County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development
Shannon Smith, Bracken County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Rebecca Stahler, Boyd County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Jan Stevens, Rowan County Extension Staff Assistant
Katie Wallace, Elliott County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
April Wilhoit, Fleming County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Central 1 and 2
Rachel Noble, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Committee Chair
Tracy Blevins, Estill County Extension Staff Assistant
Nancy Calix, Assistant Extension Administrator for County Operations, Kentucky State University
Danny Callahan, State Extension Council
Julia Reid, Madison County Extension Program Assistant for 4-H Youth Development
Kay Denniston, Bourbon County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Jamie Dockery, Fayette County Extension Agent for Horticulture
Conny Risner, Montgomery County Extension Staff Assistant
Lindsey Haynes, Nicholas County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development
Shonda Johnston, Clark County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Jason Vaughn, Powell County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Central 7 and 8
Hayley Pierce, Extension Marketing Manager, Agricultural Communications, Committee Chair
Mary Averbeck, Kenton County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Sherri Broderick, Gallatin County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Jerry Brown, Boone County Extension County Manager
Linda Brown-Price, Family and Consumer Sciences Area Specialist, Kentucky State University
Terry Cauley, State Extension Council
Stephanie Conrad, Grant County Extension Staff Assistant
Christin Herbst, Carroll County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lindie Huffman, Pendleton County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Owen Prim, Campbell County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Ariana Veach, Owen County Extension Program Assistant
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West 1 and 2
Travis Legleiter, Extension Assistant Professor, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Committee Chair
Cindy Anderson, Carlisle County Extension Staff Assistant
Leslea Barnes, Crittenden County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Stephanie Caldwell, McCracken County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Kelsey Chadwick, Graves County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Edwin Chavous, Area Agent for Small Farm Programs, Kentucky State University
Melissa Goodman, Hickman County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Christy James, Livingston County Extension Staff Assistant
Melanie Kelley, State Extension Council
Tom Miller, Ballard County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ben Rudy, Fulton County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Myrna Vazquez, Calloway County Extension Program Assistant for SNAP Education
Vicki Wynn, Marshall County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Angie York, Lyon County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
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West 5 and 6
Ken Jones, Director, Extension Program and Staff Development, Committee Chair
Lisa Hagman, Hancock County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Amy Aldenderfer, Hardin County Extension Agent for Horticulture
Katie Alexander, Daviess County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Lynnette Allen, Breckinridge County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Turquoise Brown-Patterson, EFNEP Nutrition Program Coordinator, Kentucky State University
Kindra Ewing Jones, Grayson County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
David Fourqurean, McLean County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Teresa King, Meade County Extension Program Assistant Expanded Food and Nutrition Education
Caleb Ragland, Extension Leader - LaRue County
Marcy Ward, LaRue County Extension Staff Assistant
Jodi Williams, Ohio County Extension Staff Assistant