W.G. (Mac) McPherson
W.G. (Mac) McPherson began his career as a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Financial in 1975. Today, Mac leads Team McPherson. This team of self-employed experts, collaboratively advises very accomplished […]
Thomas L. Nugent
Tom Nugent is a true supporter of agriculture and youth development. His 10-year 4-H career set him up for success as a professional, completing two degrees from Michigan State University […]
Claire R. Rasmussen
Claire Rasmussen led the Dow Corning team in chemical risk management and compliance, risk communications and exposure assessment for more than 20 years. She served as global risk manager, defining […]
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 […]
Sheila M. Burkhardt
Sheila M. Burkhardt, a Michigan 4-H Foundation trustee, has been the Michigan Milk Producers Association director of member relations and public affairs since 1988. She creates and implements educational and […]
Judith Edison Paul
Judith Edison Paul received her bachelors degree from Michigan State University followed by her masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After several years as a marketing instructor […]
Betsy McPherson Knox
Betsy McPherson Knox served as an Ionia County MSU Extension home economics educator and 4-H youth agent before moving to campus as an associate program leader and then program leader […]
Matthew T. Shane
Matt Shane began his career with MSU Extension in 1997 as a multi-county livestock educator. In 2003, he assumed the role of Lenawee County Extension Director where he served in […]
Donald R. Jost
Donald R. Jost, a member of the Alpine Eagles 4-H Club in Kent County for five years, served as executive director of the Michigan 4-H Foundation from 1977 to 2002. […]
Russell G. Mawby
Russell G. Mawby is an internationally recognized philanthropist dedicated to improving the lives of young people around the world. He joined the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as director of the agriculture […]