Extension News — 2021 Extension Board

Top row L–R: Chris Scow, Jim Pinkerton, Dena Noe, Brenda Nepper, Jim Ballard. Bottom row L–R: Patricia Heather, Bob Huttes, Trudy Pedley, Meghan Sittler, Nate Woods.
Top row L–R: Chris Scow, Jim Pinkerton, Dena Noe, Brenda Nepper, Jim Ballard. Bottom row L–R: Patricia Heather, Bob Huttes, Trudy Pedley, Meghan Sittler, Nate Woods.

The Lancaster County Extension Board serves as an advocate for Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Members of the board are appointed by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners. The Extension Board provides guidance to Extension staff in establishing and accomplishing Extension education program goals and objectives. Annually, it assists in developing an operating budget and local educational priorities. The board typically meets monthly (usually the second Friday at 8 a.m.). Nathan Woods was recently appointed for his first term. Trudy Pedley and Chris Scow were re-appointed to serve their second terms. Extension Board members for 2021 are:
• Chris Scow, President
• Jim Pinkerton, Vice President
• Dena Noe, Secretary/Treasurer
• Jim Ballard
• Patricia Heather
• Bob Huttes
• Brenda Nepper, 4-H Council ex-officio member
• Trudy Pedley
• Meghan Sittler
• Nate Woods