CSU EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

The mission of the El Paso County Cooperative Extension Advisory Committee is to promote, advocate, and support the County's Cooperative Extension programs and staff by developing and implementing a strong marketing strategy that results in educating community officials and providing information flow between county citizens and Cooperative Extension.

The CSU Extension Advisory Committee consists of 12 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms.  Terms are limited to two full consecutive terms.  (Job Desc.)

The committee usually meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.  Locations vary, but are typically at the Extension Office, 305 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Members Appointment Expiration
Amy Lathan , Liaison Commissioner    
Joel Plath, Ph.D CSU Extension, Liaison Department, 549-2049 or 549-2046    
Karen Laden, 4-H June 2, 2008 November 1, 2010
Cherith Schmidt, Agricultural March 17, 2008 November 1, 2010

Rebecca Rodriguez, Community-at-Large

August 6, 2009 November 1, 2011
Della Bossart, Food & Nutrition (EFNEP) March 17, 2008 November 1, 2009
Carla Anderson, Horticultural/Natural Resources June 1, 2006 November 1, 2011
Eileen Tully, Horiticultural September 15, 2009 November 1, 2011
Karen Deck, Family & Consumer Science March 26, 2007 November 1, 2010
Joan Jahelka , Food & Nutrition (EFNEP) June 2, 2008 November 1, 2010
Scott A. Wilson, Family & Consumer Science March 13, 2006 November 1, 2010
Mary Beth Williams , Agricultural November 17, 2005 November 1, 2009
Robert Shirilla, Community-at-Large August 27, 2009 November 1, 2011
 Randy Halfpop, 4-H  August 6, 2009  November 1, 2009

Office Location:
27 E. Vermijo Ave
Colorado Springs, CO
80903-2208

Telephone:
(719) 520-7276

FAX:
(719) 520-6397