The Ohio 4-H Foundation Board
The Ohio 4-H Foundation is guided by a volunteer board, comprised of business and industry leaders, Extension personnel, community members, and 4-H youth representatives from around the state. The Board reviews proposals and distributes endowment interest income for the training of volunteer leadership and the recognition of 4-H members through scholarships, awards, and positive youth development experiences. The board also oversees the 4-H support funds, which channel private sector annual investments directly to designated 4-H programs. In addition, the board serves as a policy advisory and public relations arm of 4-H for OSU Extension.
Join the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board
Traditional Board Members
Nominations for the board can be submitted year-round and will be considered when there are positions to fill. You can nominate someone you know or self-nominate by submitting a nomination form to the Ohio 4-H Foundation at ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu. If you have questions, please contact Crystal Ott, Ohio 4-H Foundation Manager, at ott.109@osu.edu.Â
Young Alumni Members
Nominations for 2023Â are currently closed. Information for 2024Â nominations will be shared this fall.Â
Teen Members
Nominations for 2024Â are currently open and applications must be submitted by Nov. 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
2023 Ohio 4-H Foundation Teen Application
Teen Board Member Info/Responsibilities
Our Board Members:
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| Name | Committee Assignment(s) | Region | County |
| Jill Adelsberger | Development Committee, Grants Committee | Southwest | Fayette |
| Trisha Barhorst | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Emmy Beck-Aden | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southeast | Athens |
| Devra Cornell | Development Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Lynn Elfner | Grants Committee Chair, Marketing Committee | Central | Delaware |
| Lynnze English | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Montgomery |
| Carolyn Eselgroth | First Vice President, County Endowments Committee, Nominating Committee, Stewardship Committee | Central | Delaware |
| Haven Hileman | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | South | Scioto |
| Madilyn Lawson | Grants Committee | North | Huron |
| Melina Matics | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southeast | Washington |
| Jamie McConnell | Secretary, County Endowments Committee, Grants Committee | East | Muskingum |
| Angie Otte | Development Committee, Grants Committee | West | Mercer |
| Joel Oney | Second Vice President, Nominating Committee Chair, Development Committee, Marketing Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Kristin Patterson | Marketing Committee Chair, County Endowments Committee, Development Committee, Grants Committee | Northeast | Geauga |
| Lisa Peterson | President, Marketing Committee, Nominating Committee, Stewardship Committee | Southwest | Fayette |
| Kameron Rinehart | Development Committee, Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Fayette |
| Mary Roediger | County Endowments Chair, Grants Committee | Southeast | Athens |
| Joy Sharp | Grants Committee | Central | Pickaway |
| Connie Shaw | Finance Committee Chair, Grants Committee, Stewardship Committee | East | Tuscarawas |
| Keith Smith | Grants Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Anna Stroud | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southeast | Clermont |
| Kelsey Turner | Development Committee, Grants Committee | Northwest | Seneca |
| Cozetta Vessel | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Butler |
| Pamela Watkins | Development Committee Chair | Central | Licking |
| Kristy Watters | Grants Committee, Stewardship Committee | South | Adams |
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| Dr. Kirk Bloir | State 4-H Leader | Central | Â |
| David Civittolo | Interim Extension Director | Central | Â |
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| Honorary | Â | Â | Â |
| Walter "Ted" Carter | President, The Ohio State University | Central | Â |
| Keith DiDonato | CFAES Chief Advancement Officer | Central |  |
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| Development Staff | Â | Â | Â |
| Amy Jo Baughman | Director of Alumni Engagement | Central | Â |
| Emily Kruse | Senior Director of Development | Central | Â |
| Hannah Snively | Director of Annual Giving | Central | Â |
| Pablo Villa | Director of Development | Central |  |
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| Foundation Staff | Â | Â | Â |
| Foundation Manager | Central | Â | |
| Foundation Coordinator | Central | Â | |
| Foundation Assistant | Central | Â |