Extension Council

The Extension Council is authorized by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, to be actively involved in the operation of University of Illinois Extension. Extension Councils cooperate with Extension staff in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served.

2025 Extension Council

Bristole Zimmerman – Coles

David Johnson – Coles

Rachel Dunhamell – Coles (Master Gardener Advisory Board)

Janet Blade – Cumberland

Tom Webb - Cumberland

Elizabeth Mitsdarffer - Douglas (Douglas County Ag Center Board)

Scott Seegmiller - Moultrie

Travis Phelps - Moultrie

Erik Stollard - Moultrie

Christine Matlock - Shelby

Gary Gergeni - Shelby