Jim Borel
James “Jim” Borel has dedicated over four decades to the global agriculture and food sector, showcasing his leadership and commitment to advancing these industries. After obtaining his degree … Read more.
Archives: Inductees
Kevin Wentzel
Kevin Wentzel exemplifies leadership, innovation, and service through his 45-year commitment to 4-H. A Wisconsin 4-H alum, Kevin’s passion for youth development shaped programs in California, Texas and … Read more.
K. Russell “Russ” Weathers
K. Russell “Russ” Weathers is a “4-H LIFER” he began his journey at the age of eight and was a 10-year 4-H Club member from Harrison County, Missouri, … Read more.
Susan C. Stewart, PhD
Coweta County, Georgia 4-H Agent 1974 – 1980 managing 4-H programs with more than 2000 4-H members in school, community, and project area clubs. Maintaining established working relationships … Read more.
Rufus Stanley
Rufus Stanley moved to Elmira in 1885 and by 1914, Rufus started 10 different clubs for boys and girls. The Foto-Rama Klub/Rambling Club was the first club developed … Read more.
Glenda Moorefield Snyder
I have over 45 years of involvement, including 10 years as a member, 5 years as a Teen Leader, 30+ years as a 4-H Agent, and part-time work … Read more.
Mark G. Tassin
Graduated with a BS degree in Animal Science in May of 1981 from LSU and began my extension career as an Assistant County Agent in Iberville Parish doing … Read more.
Sheri Seibold
Sheri dedicated 34 years to the University of Illinois Extension, shaping the 4-H program through her leadership, innovation, and commitment to volunteerism. She began her career as an … Read more.
Sally Schoenike
Building on her 10-year 4-H member experience, Sally has prided herself in setting a positive image for 4-H throughout her career and truly “bleeds green.” She has invested … Read more.
John Paul Murphy
John Paul “JP” Murphy has dedicated over 40 years to 4-H youth development through his work with Utah State University, making lasting contributions at local, state, and national … Read more.
Jeannette “Missy” Rea Keywood
Jeannette Rea Keywood was a visionary leader and lifelong champion of 4-H whose career with Rutgers Cooperative Extension spanned over three decades. Raised on a lima bean farm … Read more.
Larry Hancock
Larry was a member of one of the first “community 4-H clubs” in North Carolina. He was elected the NC 4-H Vice President in 1964, and was a … Read more.
Denise E. Frebertshauser
Denise Frebertshauser’s 4-H journey began as a youth in Carroll County, where she developed a passion for leadership, camping, and poultry. She served as a teen counselor and … Read more.
Brookley Rush and Ruby Salyer Butcher
The Butchers were transformative leaders. Rush is widely acclaimed as the first person in the nation to establish “Youth Opportunity Camps” for disadvantaged youths when most Extension staff … Read more.
Rodney “Rod” Buchele
Rod demonstrated strong leadership as the faculty liaison giving major time, creativity, facilitation, and organizational skills to the Kansas 4-H Photography Action Team (PAT) from 2006-2015. The PAT … Read more.