The local Extension Council is made up of volunteers representing our four counties. Nominees are identified locally and include a diverse group of individuals who respect the Extension organization and who are interested in its programs in their communities. The Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Services reviews the nominations and makes the appointments.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, authorizes the local council to be actively involved in the operation of Extension. Extension Council serve in an advisory role cooperating 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.
This council was seated in January 2026.
Henderson County
- Danielle Defenbaugh
- Peyton Jack
- Drake Vancil
Knox County
- Courtney Wallace
- Kimberly Sibley
McDonough County
- George Mangalaraj
- Richard Musser
- Jamie Webb
Warren County
- Kailey Foster
- Mindy Newberry
- Ashlyn Quinn
- Sabrina Wilson
Extension Council meetings are held at the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau in Monmouth, Illinois.
The next meeting will be:
May 18, 2026
Previous meetings:
January 26, 2026
Archives
Council Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Older meeting minutes are available upon request by contacting Tara Heath, County Director.
2025
September Minutes
May Minutes
March Minutes
January Minutes
2024
August Agenda August Minutes
May Agenda May Minutes
March Agenda The March meeting was cancelled.
January Agenda January Minutes