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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