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Retiring Extension Professionals

Congratulations to the following individuals on their upcoming retirement from Ohio State at year-end 2024.

  • Lesley Jirles – program assistant, 4-H youth development; Guernsey County; started with Ohio State in 1982. 
  • Robert (Clif) Little – educator, agriculture and natural resources; Guernsey County; started with Ohio State in 1990. 
  • Kathy Bruynis – educator, 4-H youth development; Highland County; started with Ohio State in 2011. 
  • Chris Bruynis – educator and area leader, agriculture and natural resources; Ross County; started with Ohio State in 1992. 
  • Jane Wright – assistant director, Extension publishing; Extension administration; started with Ohio State in 2007.
  • Lacie Murray – office assistant, Scioto County; started at Ohio State in 2013. 

We hope you enjoy your well-deserved retirement. Thank you for the contributions you have made to communities across the state and nation in your tenure as Extension professionals.