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 […]
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 […]
David D. Eppelheimer

Before teaching kindergarten for Coopersville Area Public Schools, David Eppelheimer taught in Guatemala, Belize and the Dominican Republic. In addition to his distinguished teaching career, he is internationally known for […]
Walter E. Frahm

Walter Frahm, a member of the Saginaw East Side 4-H club in Saginaw County, is the retired owner of Elmwood Farm of Frankenmuth. His three sons now manage the farm, […]
Laura M. Hamlin

Laura Hamlin is currently the Michigan Farm Bureau Regional Representative. She exhibited extraordinary leadership and community service as a young adult and undergraduate student at Michigan State University. For eight […]
Alfred W. Harwood

In 1983, Al Harwood bought into the Pinckney Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep dealership, where he worked until retiring in 1996. Prior to his car dealership career, he was the Washtenaw […]
Ron Jelinek

Ron Jelinek currently serves as the Michigan Senate’s majority caucus vice chairperson. Before becoming a senator, he served two years on the House Agriculture Policy Committee and then was appointed […]
Thalia F. Johnson

After her international experiences in 4-H, Thalia Johnson started her career as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia. Upon returning to the United States, she held the roles of […]