Janelle Lanoue, of Farwell, Minnesota,
recently accepted the position of 4-H program coordinator in the Extension
Office, Le Sueur County. Janelle is a graduate of North Dakota State University
with a degree in animal and equine science, and is in the process of completing
her master's of agriculture in Extension education.
Janelle has worked as a 4-H
summer intern in Douglas County and has been an active 4-H member for 13 years.
She has a wide-ranging background working with youth and adult volunteers, and
an extensive background in youth programming and program development. Janelle
is an organized and highly motivated individual. Her past experiences working
with community partnerships and her ability to create and deliver programs are
just a few of her many strengths. Janelle started her new position on January
14.
Deb Hadley
Regional Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Bob Koch began his new duties as an
Extension soybean entomologist and assistant professor on January 3, following
a national search. The position was made possible by a unique partnership among
Extension, the Minnesota Soybean Growers, and the College of Food, Agricultural
and Natural Resource Sciences.
Bob received his B.S. in
biology from St. John's University in Minnesota, and earned his Ph.D. from the
Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota in 2005. He worked as a
post-doc at the University of Minnesota, studying the impact of biological
control and cover crops on soybean aphids.
Bob has been with the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture's Invasive Species program for the past 6 years,
leading a variety of outreach programs. He brings a wealth of information to
the position, including a foundational understanding of ecosystem complexity,
and the applied aspects of integrated pest management (IPM). His initial plans
include establishing an Extension/research program to address the risk of
economic loss and/or pesticide resistance in pests such as soybean aphids and
spider mites. He also plans to meet with growers, Extension educators and crop
consultants to hear more about current IPM needs. Bob is located in Hodson
Hall, St. Paul campus.
Bill Hutchison
Professor, Department of
Entomology
Wan Tansatit began as principal office
and administrative specialist, a shared position for Extension Development and
the 4-H Foundation, on January 7. She most recently worked as administrative
assistant in the Foundation and Alumni Relations Office at St. Paul College in
St. Paul, and prior to that, as administrative assistant for the dean and
faculty members in the Business, Computer Careers and Communications programs
at St. Paul College.
Wan is a graduate of
Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, and Western Michigan University.
She will be located in 9 Coffey Hall, St. Paul campus.
Jane Johnson
Development Director
and
Cara Miller
Executive Director, 4-H
Foundation
Allie
Lyman joined Extension on January 16 as 4-H program coordinator
in the Extension Office in Carver County. In her new role, Allie will be
responsible for the overall leadership of the Carver County 4-H youth
development program.
Allie is a graduate of Winona
State University with a B.S. in community and health promotion. Most
recently, Allie worked full time as a community and education outreach
specialist where she developed and provided innovative programming to audiences
on the topics of sexual and reproductive health. Allie is a former 4-H'er and
an active committee member for the Defeat of Jesse James Day, where she served
as the 2009 ambassador and continues to support committee work.
Allie has diverse practicum and
work experience and has demonstrated the ability to adapt programming and
identify the key people or organizations that can create a successful
partnership. She has great ideas about infusing quality into the 4-H youth
development program in Carver County.
Tammy McCulloch
Regional Director,
Farmington
Kerry Marsolek, sponsored project accountant,
Finance and Planning, St. Paul, 1/14/2013
Richard McAtee, executive accounts specialist,
Extension Regional Office, Grand Rapids, 1/2/2013
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