Extension Council

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.

Extension Council Members

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