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.

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Extension Council Members

If you are interested in bringing your unique perspective to the Franklin-Jackson-Perry-Randolph-Williamson Extension Council, please contact Lynn Heins at (618) 687-1727. University of Illinois Extension is dedicated to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity. All decisions involving clientele and employees are based on individual merit and are free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.

Current Council Members

The 2025/2026 Extension Council Members include:

Paula Brockman (Franklin County)
Brad Price (Franklin County)
Howard Bater (Franklin County)
Ms. Cristina Castillo (Jackson County)
Jennifer Watson (Jackson County)
Jayclynn Presutti (Jackson County)
Thomas Beckman (Jackson County)
Van Ikner (Jackson County)
Marilyn Thompson (Perry County)
Jason Mohr (Perry County)
Michele Cross (Randolph County)
Josh Reinhardt (Randolph County)
Karen Stallman (Randolph County)
Gail Johnston (Williamson County)
Becky Doiron (Williamson County)
Stephanie Duckworth (Williamson County)
Brittney Hale (Williamson County)
Luke Saeger (Franklin County)

Former Council Members

A special thanks to the 2022/2023 Extension Council Members who dedicate their time and talents to the mission of University of Illinois Extension.  

Larry Alvarado (Perry County)
Jennifer Barbour (Randolph County)
Paula Brockman (Franklin County)
Farice Campbell (Jackson County)
Michelle Cross (Randolph County)
Amy Epplin (Perry County)
Harvey Gillespie (Perry County)
Gail Johnston (Jackson County)
Mary Beth Long (Williamson County)
Jason Mohr (Perry County)
Josh Reinhardt (Randolph County)
Sarah Ward (Randolph County)
Brianna Walsh (Franklin County)
Sherri Wilson (Franklin County)

Council Meeting Schedules, Agendas, and Minutes

2025/2026 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Friday, January 24
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Franklin County Extension Office
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Agenda

Friday, March 28
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jackson County Extension Office
402 Ava Rd. 
Murphysboro, IL 62966

Friday, May 23
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Randolph County Farm Bureau
1403 Hillcrest Dr. 
Sparta, IL 62286

Friday, September 26
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Williamson County Extension Office
1301 Enterprise Way, Suite 60
Marion, IL 62959

Thursday, November 13
6 p.m.
Perry County Extension Office, Community Center Basement
203 N Walnut, Suite A
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Unit-Wide Extension Council Annual Dinner

2023/2024 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Tuesday, October 10
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Perry County Extension Office
203 N Walnut, Suite A
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Theme:  Introduction to Extension and Council Orientation (all educators attend)
Agenda | Minutes

Monday, November 13, 2023
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Randolph County Farm Bureau
1403 N Hillcrest Dr.
Sparta, IL 62286
Theme: 4-H Youth Development
Agenda | Minutes

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Williamson County Extension Office
1301 Enterprise Way, Suite 60
Marion, IL 62959
Theme: Family and Consumer Sciences, SNAP Education, and Family Life

Thursday, February 15, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Franklin County Extension Office
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Theme: Agriculture and Agribusiness (AAB) and Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy (NREE)

2022/2023 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

 

2021/2022 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

2020/2021 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes