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 in the fall.Â
Teen Members
Nominations for 2024 are currently closed. Information for 2025 nominations will be shared in the fall.
Teen Board Member Info/Responsibilities
Our Board Members:
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| Name | Committee Assignment(s) | Region | County |
| Trisha Barhorst | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Emmy Beck-Aden | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southeast | Athens |
| Katie Cole | County Endowments Committee, Grants Committee | North | Seneca |
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Devra Cornell |
Development Committee | Central |
Franklin |
| Bailey Eberhart | Grants Committee | West | Champaign |
| Lynnze English | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Montgomery |
| Carolyn Eselgroth | President, County Endowments Committee, Nominating Committee, Stewardship Committee | Central | Delaware |
| Amanda Foor | Grants Committee | Central | Licking |
| Madilyn Lawson | Grants Committee | North | Huron |
| Adrianna Meyer | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Northwest | Henry |
| Joel Oney | First Vice President, Development Committee, Marketing Committee, Nominating Committee | Central |
Franklin |
| Angie Otte | Stewardship Committee Chair, Development Committee, | West | Mercer |
| Kristin Patterson | Second Vice President, Nominating Committee Chair, Co-Marketing Committee Chair, County Endowments Committee, Development Committee, Grants Committee | Northeast | Geauga |
| Lisa Peterson | Past President, Development Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Fayette |
| Kameron Rinehart | Grants Committee Chair, Development Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Fayette |
| Mary Roediger | County Endowments Chair, Grants Committee | Southeast | Athens |
| Joy Sharp | Grants Committee | Central | Pickaway |
| Keith Smith | Development Committee, Grants Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Anna Stroud | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southeast | Clermont |
| Drew Thomas | Grants Committee, Stewardship Committee | Northwest | Wood |
| 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 |
| David White | County Endowments Committee, Grants Committee | Southwest | Warren |
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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 |
| Emily Kruse | Senior Director of Development | Central | Â |
| Pablo Villa | Director of Development | Central |  |
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| Foundation Staff | Â | Â | Â |
| Foundation Manager | Central | Â | |
| Foundation Engagment and Alumni Relations Associate | Central | Â | |
| Ren Hopkins | Foundation Associate | Central | Â |