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 2022 are currently closed. Information for 2023 nominations will be shared this spring.Â
Teen Members
Nominations for 2022 are currently closed. Information for 2023 nominations will be shared this spring.Â
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Our Board Members:
| Name | Committee Assignment(s) | Region | County |
| Emmy Beck-Aden | Â | Southeast | Athens |
| Devra Cornell | Development Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Tara Durbin | Marketing Committee Chair | Central | Knox |
| Lynn Elfner | Grants Committee Chair | Central | Delaware |
| Carolyn Eselgroth | First Vice President, Endowment Committee Co-Chair | Central | Delaware |
| Haven Hileman | Grants Committee | South | Scioto |
| Jordan Hoewischer | Grants Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Quintin Jessee | Development Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Linda Joseph | Foundation Secretary, Grants Committee, Development Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Melina Matics | Grants Committee | Southeast | Washington |
| Jamie McConnell | County Endowments Committee | East | Muskingum |
| Wayne Michaelis | Grants Committee | Northwest | Henry |
| Sara Newsome | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Highland |
| Joel Oney | Second Vice President, Finance Chair, Nominating Chair, Development Committee, Marketing Committee | Central | Franklin |
| Bill Patterson | Development Committee, Marketing Committee | Northeast | Geauga |
| Lisa Peterson | President | Southwest | Fayette |
| Mary Roediger | County Endowments Co-Chair | Southeast | Athens |
| Bob Siegel | Grants Committee | Central | Morrow |
| Beth Smith | County Endowments Committee | Northeast | Mahoning |
| Cozetta Vessel | Grants Committee, Marketing Committee | Southwest | Butler |
| Pamela Watkins | Development Committee Chair | Central | Licking |
| Toula Xenikis | Stewardship Committee Chair, Development Committee | Central | Madison |
| Permanent |  |  |  |
| Dr. Kirk Bloir | State 4-H Leader | Central | Franklin |
| Dr. Jackie Kirby-Wilkins | Extension Director | Central | Franklin |
| Honorary | Â | Â | Â |
| Keith DiDonato | CFAES Chief Advancement Officer | Central | Franklin |
| Dr. Kristina M. Johnson | President, The Ohio State University | Central | Franklin |
| Development Staff | Â | Â | Â |
| Amy Jo Baughman | Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving | Central | Franklin |
| Emily Kruse | Executive Director of Development | Central | Franklin |
| Trish Raridan Preston | Associate Director of Development | Central | Fairfield |
| Pablo Villa | Director of Development | Central | Franklin |
| Foundation Staff | Â | Â | Â |
| Foundation Manager | Central | Franklin | |
| Foundation Assistant | Central | Franklin |