Ila M. Methner Ezop
Ila Methner Ezop has always been a role model for other 4-H volunteers and members. She founded the Midland County 4-H style show and the 4-H achievement booths at the […]
S. Dean Kiesling
Since 1980, Dean Kiesling has dedicated his life to 4-H and positive youth development. He began his career as a 4-H program assistant, served as a 4-H agent and county […]
Raymond E. Passage
Raymond Passage held various positions in his 35-year career at Gerber Products Co. before retiring in the mid-1990s as director of worldwide agricultural operations. In that role, he was responsible […]
Janelle A. Stewart
Janelle Stewart has translated her professional youth development expertise into service to the Lenawee County community. She is a member of the Agriculture Advisory Council for the Vo-Tech Center and […]
Melvin J. Thompson
Melvin Thompson is a consultant for youth development and youth training programs for Horizons International. Previously, he was director of 4-H international programs for the National 4-H Council, where he […]
Marjory A. McPherson Veliquette
Marjory McPherson Veliquette has devoted her life to 4-H and her community. In 1972, she and her husband, Norman, co-founded Great Lakes Packing Company, a cherry processing company that sells […]
Vera J. Wiltse
For the past 30 years, Vera Wiltse has overseen the care of the Orr Community Building, a former one-room schoolhouse that her 4-H community club converted to a community center. […]
Dennis K. Wooden
Dennis Wooden is a partner in Wooden Purebred Swine Farms in Cassopolis, Mich. He is vice president of the Cass County Farm Bureau board of directors and serves on the […]
Wayne R. Adam
Wayne Adam, a lifelong resident of Sanilac County, resides on his familys centennial farm. In 2004 he retired as owner/manager of Agri-Business, Marlette Livestock Auction, Inc. He is a 1955 […]
Cheryl N. Booth
Cheryl N. Booth’s 27-year MSU Extension career has resulted in families and communities throughout the state having opportunities to live better, grow stronger and access positive learning experiences for young […]