WACAA Committee Chairpersons

Below you will find the contacts for the various committees.  Behind each contact is when their term expires. Unless otherwise noted, terms are three year periods.  Terms expire June 30 and start July 1.

Do you have questions about what each of these committees/chair roles do?  Review the WACAA policies and procedures manual for more details, check out the NACAA Committee Members Handbook, talk with one of the Board of Directors, or contact the committee chair directly.

Extension Development Council Committees

Agriculture Issues: Matt Lippert (2029)
Early Career Development: Heather Schlesser (2029)
Leadership & Administrative Skills Development:  Heather Schlesser (2027)
Teaching and Educational Technology: Kaitlyn Davis (2027)

Program Recognition Council Committees

Communications: Kim Kester (2029)
Professional Excellence: Jerry Clark (2027)
Public Relations & Agricultural Awareness: Matt Lippert (2029)
Recognition and Awards: Kaitlyn Davis (2029)
Scholarship: Jordyn Sattler (2029)
Search for Excellence: Ryan Sterry (2028)

Life Membership: Tom Kriegl (2029)

Professional Improvement Council State Contacts

4-H and Youth: Bernie O’Rourke (2029)
Ag Economics & Community Development: Kim Kester (2028)
Agronomy and Pest Management: Kevin Jarek (2028)
Animal Science: Heather Schlesser (2027)
Horticulture & Turfgrass: Margaret Murphy (2028)
Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources: Sam Bibby (2027)

 

WACAA Policies and Procedures Manual