2013 - 2014 Superior Service Awards

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS

• Mark M. Arnold, Ellis County• Brent Batchelor, Matagorda County• Paula Butler, Navarro County• J. D. Ragland, Randall County• Daphne Richards, Travis County• Todd Vineyard, Wise County

Mark M. Arnold

communication, continuing education, partnerships, team player, diversified agriculture, emerging technologies

Brent Batchelor

emergency operations, Texas Farm Bureau, small businesses, rice farming, beef production, economic development, mentoring

Paula Butler

Healthy County program, volunteers, Master Wellness, weight management, diabetes education, bilingual programming, healthy lifestyles, food safety

J. D. Ragland

initiative, endurance, 4 H Dream Team, crops tour, wheat ‑freeze management, intern classes

Daphne Richards

Strong Starts program, Master Gardeners, urban horticulture, social media and news media outreach

Todd VineyardRanchers Gathering, drought strategies, small landowners, 4-H, excellence in education and collaboration

EXTENSION SPECIALIST EXTENSION PROGRAM SPECIALIST• Jeff Ripley• Dale Rollins• David Wright

Jeff Ripleyprogram development, strategic planning, onboarding, issue identification, faculty development, public value, Iraq AERP

Dale Rollinsmentor, outreach, TV and radio, range management, Quail Masters, Texas Brigades

David Wright

Military 4-H, military families, Tech Wizards, Adventure Camps, motivation

DIVERSITY Randall County Dream Team• Leesa Wood Calvi• Kim Peters• J. D. Ragland• Shannon Walsh

at-risk youth, countywide support, goal setting, student success

VOLUNTEERISM

Julie Masseysea turtles, Galveston Bay, Master Naturalists, volunteers, safety training, collaboration, encouragement

UNIT

• Robert Allen• Debbie Barnes• Mary Cantrell• Mark Carroll• Dana Cross

• Dale Embrey• Maranda Justice• Pamela Kincheloe• Darlene Locke• Wayne Rice

• Allen Stroud• Judy Weatherford• Nancy Williams

Texas 4-H Conference Center

regional employment, economic impact, home away from home, summer camps, coordinated services, accreditation, training, activities

TEAMS

• ANR Regional Scan Forms Project• North Plains Efficient Profitable Irrigation

in Corn (E.P.I.C.)• Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation

(RACE)• Texas GROW! EAT! GO Development and

Pilot• Texas High Plains Risk Management

Education

ANR Regional Scan Forms Project

• Marvin R. Ensor• Paul Pope• Jeff Ripley• Ronald C. Woolley

planning and evaluation, evaluation matrix, consistent data, measurable impacts, clear and concise, communication

North Plains Efficient Profitable Irrigation in Corn (EPIC)

• Mike Bragg • Brad Easterling• Marcel Fischbacher• J.R. Sprague• Scott Strawn• Kristy Synatschk

Slough

drought conditions, irrigation practices, water conservation, collaboration, corn production, “EPIC” results, North Plains, Ogallala Aquifer

Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE)

• David Drake• Dan Fromme• Mark Kelley• Gaylon Morgan• Dale Mott• Jonathan H. Ramirez

variety selection, RACE trials, decision-making, partnership, value

Texas GROW! EAT! GO! Development and Pilot• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service• Texas A&M University• Texas A&M University School of Rural

Public Health• University of Texas School of Public

Health

healthy eating, childhood obesity, innovation, interdisciplinary,

family focus, far-reaching

Texas High Plains RiskManagement Education

• DeDe Jones• Jay Yates

Apple App Store, strategic planning, decision support, breakeven analysis, profitability, financial fundamentals

AGENCY LEADERSHIP

Chris Boleman

visionary, motivator, leading by example, youth advocate, purposely positive, blogger

OFFICE SUPPORT

• Stephania Lucia Alvarez, Harris County• Wanda Powell, Limestone County• Michelle Sensing, District 5–Overton• Karin Wallace, Horticultural Sciences

Stephania Lucia Alvarez

food safety, nutrition, contagious enthusiasm, food solutions, health and wellness, Three Easy Bites, Walk Across Texas

Wanda Powell

professionalism, friendliness, training, materials design, community liaison, constant resource, customer service, dedication, patience

Michelle Sensing

easy-going, software maven,

travel support, mind-reader, onsite editor,

registration guru

Karin Wallace

multitasker, upbeat attitude, teacher at heart, International JMG, train-the-trainer

DISTINGUISHED CAREER

• Adelita Figueroa-Muñoz, Hidalgo County• Steve George, Horticultural Sciences• David Winkler, Bosque County

Adelita Figueroa-Muñoz

visionary, grantsmanship, partnerships, compassion, nutrition education, coalition building, high expectations, diverse outreach

Steve George

Earth-Kind, roses, horticulture leadership, scholarship, collaboration, humor, award-winning, environmental responsibility

David WinklerAnswer Man, wildlife management, livestock, county hay show, results demonstrations, influential leader, relatable, goal achiever, mentor

2013 - 2014 Superior Service Awards

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