Champaign, Ill. – The Illinois 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. The 4-H Foundation Board of Directors is committed to advancing the Illinois 4-H program by fostering partnerships, securing resources, and ensuring that Illinois youth have access to valuable opportunities that inspire them to lead, innovate, and make a difference in their communities.
“Those who serve on the Illinois 4-H Foundation Board of Directors do so because they believe in what 4-H is teaching and want to build networks that generate financial resources for our state program,” says Angie Barnard, University of Illinois 4-H Foundation Director.
The Foundation Board plays a pivotal role in supporting the growth and impact of 4-H, the largest youth development organization in the state, by offering guidance, expertise, and financial support. The three new board members — Anne Hathaway formerly of Henry County, Krystal Jungmann of Warren County, and Brian Moeller formerly of DeKalb County — join the Board as passionate advocates and seasoned leaders who embody the 4-H values of service, education, and hands-on learning.
About the New Members:
Anne Hathaway
While a proud Hoosier, Anne still claims Galva, Illinois, as her hometown. She was a 10‑year member of both the Galva Gals and Galva Sodbuster 4‑H Clubs and learned from her parents’ example the importance of community and public service. Anne is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, where she was an active member of the 4‑H House Cooperative and later served as President and member of the 4‑H House Alumni Board, as well as Executive Vice President of the Panhellenic Council.
Professionally, Anne is the President and CEO of Hathaway Strategies, an innovative grassroots public affairs firm based in Indianapolis. She has served in a variety of roles throughout her career, notably as Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Scheduling and Public Liaison in the George H.W. Bush White House, as Chairman of the 2024 Republican National Convention, and as Chief of Staff of the Republican National Committee. She was also the first female elected as Chair of The Indiana Republican Party. Currently, she serves as the Executive Director of the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, which has trained nearly 700 women to engage in public service.
“As a proud alumna of both 4‑H and the University of Illinois, I’m honored to serve as a new member of the Illinois 4‑H Foundation Board of Directors. 4‑H was a big part of my youth and had a meaningful impact on my life, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support the 4‑H Foundation mission and give back in this new role,” says Hathaway.
Krystal Jungmann
Krystal is a seventh‑generation farmer from Little York, Illinois and is the co‑owner of GKS Campbell Farms, LLC and Sumner Point Beef Company, where she manages business operations, including agronomic planning, marketing, and financial oversight.
A lifelong supporter of 4‑H, Krystal was a 10‑year member in Henderson County and now serves as a traditional club leader in Mercer County. She has played a key role in revitalizing the Mercer County Extension & 4‑H Foundation. Before returning to her family farm, Krystal built a successful career in fundraising, serving the University of Illinois College of ACES, the Illinois Foundation FFA, and her local hospital.
“The Illinois 4‑H program has been woven into the fabric of my life. It shaped who I am and guided the growth of my children. There is no greater honor than giving back to a program that has given so much to my family and me. By serving this Board with my time, talents, and resources, I hope to help 4‑H flourish for generations to come. Service and generosity are at the core of who I am — both are essential to keeping this incredible program thriving,” says Jungmann.
Brian Moeller
Brian Moeller was raised on a grain and vegetable farm in DeKalb County, Illinois. He was an active 10‑year 4‑H member with the Waterman Winners Club and the DeKalb County 4‑H Federation. His participation in the Illinois State 4‑H Leadership Conferences in Champaign‑Urbana inspired him to pursue a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. He later earned an MBA from DePaul University.
Brian dedicated his career to serving the financial and banking needs of agribusiness and food industry clients. He held senior roles at BMO Harris Bank and U.S. Bank and most recently served as a Corporate Banking Director with Fifth Third Bank’s Food & Agribusiness Group. While based in Chicago, Brian also served on the Board of the Chicago/Cook County 4‑H Foundation. He now resides in Keystone, Colorado.
“4‑H gives you the skills needed to survive and excel in our very demanding world. The experiences and lessons you gain as a 4‑H’er build a foundation for success in your future life and career. I am excited to contribute to the growth of the Illinois 4‑H Foundation and the support it lends to the exceptional statewide 4‑H programs,” says Moeller.
“We give our thanks to those who give of their time, advocacy, and support of the Illinois 4‑H program and are so excited to have Anne, Krystal, and Brian join this dynamic group,” adds Barnard.
To see a full list of current Board members, please visit the Illinois 4‑H Foundation page.
About the Illinois 4-H Foundation
The Illinois 4-H Foundation supports the Illinois 4-H program, a part of University of Illinois Extension. The Foundation provides financial resources to support 4-H programs, scholarships, and events that foster leadership, citizenship, and hands-on learning in youth throughout Illinois. The Illinois 4-H Foundation is committed to expanding the reach and impact of 4-H in every community across the state.
About Illinois 4-H:
Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension, administered through the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Through hands-on learning and life-changing experiences, Illinois 4-H prepares youth to be Beyond Ready — ready for college, career, military service, entrepreneurship, and more. Young people build confidence, leadership, and resilience as they explore interests from agriculture to computer science. Independent research and national surveys confirm the powerful outcomes of 4-H: participants are 40% more likely to pursue a college degree, twice as likely to obtain technical training, and two times more likely to serve in the military. With a legacy of cultivating leaders, Illinois 4-H continues to grow the next generation who are equipped to thrive in life and work today and beyond.
For Further Information, Contact:
Source: Angie Barnard, Executive Director Illinois 4-H Foundation, abarnard@illinois.edu
Writer: Carissa Nelson, Illinois 4-H Media Communications Manager, carissa7@illinois.edu
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.