2013 - 2014 Superior Service Awards

1. 2013 - 2014Superior Service Awards Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

2. 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

3. Mark M. Arnold communication, continuing education, partnerships, team player, diversified agriculture, emerging technologies

4. Brent Batchelor emergency operations, Texas Farm Bureau, small businesses, rice farming, beef production, economic development, mentoring

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

6. J. D. Ragland initiative, endurance, 4‑H Dream Team, crops tour, wheat freeze management, intern classes

7. Daphne Richards Strong Starts program, Master Gardeners, urban horticulture, social media and news media outreach

8. Todd Vineyard Ranchers Gathering, drought strategies, small landowners, 4-H, excellence in education and collaboration

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

10. Jeff Ripley program development, strategic planning, onboarding, issue identification, faculty development, public value, Iraq AERP

11. Dale Rollins mentor, outreach, TV and radio, range management, Quail Masters, Texas Brigades

12. David Wright Military 4-H, military families, Tech Wizards, Adventure Camps, motivation

13. DIVERSITY Randall County Dream Team • Leesa Wood Calvi • Kim Peters • J. D. Ragland • Shannon Walsh at-risk youth, countywide support, goal setting, student success

14. VOLUNTEERISM Julie Massey sea turtles, Galveston Bay, Master Naturalists, volunteers, safety training, collaboration, encouragement

15. 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

16. Texas 4-H Conference Center regional employment, economic impact, home away from home, summer camps, coordinated services, accreditation, training, activities

17. 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! GODevelopment and Pilot • Texas High Plains Risk Management Education

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Texas High Plains RiskManagement Education • DeDe Jones • Jay Yates Apple App Store, strategic planning, decision support, breakeven analysis, profitability, financial fundamentals

23. AGENCY LEADERSHIP Chris Boleman visionary, motivator, leading by example, youth advocate, purposely positive, blogger

24. OFFICE SUPPORT • StephaniaLucia Alvarez, Harris County • Wanda Powell, Limestone County • Michelle Sensing, District 5–Overton • Karin Wallace, Horticultural Sciences

25. Stephania Lucia Alvarez food safety, nutrition, contagious enthusiasm, food solutions, health and wellness, Three Easy Bites, Walk Across Texas

26. Wanda Powell professionalism, friendliness, training, materials design, community liaison, constant resource, customer service, dedication, patience

27. Michelle Sensing easy-going, software maven, travel support, mind-reader, onsite editor, registration guru

28. Karin Wallace multitasker, upbeat attitude, teacher at heart, International JMG, train-the-trainer

29. DISTINGUISHED CAREER • Adelita Figueroa-Muñoz, Hidalgo County • Steve George, Horticultural Sciences • David Winkler, Bosque County

30. AdelitaFigueroa-Muñoz visionary, grantsmanship, partnerships, compassion, nutrition education, coalition building, high expectations, diverse outreach

31. Steve George Earth-Kind, roses, horticulture leadership, scholarship, collaboration, humor, award-winning, environmental responsibility

32. David Winkler Answer Man, wildlife management, livestock, county hay show, results demonstrations, influential leader, relatable, goal achiever, mentor

33. 2013 - 2014Superior Service Awards Congratulations!