As of Jan. 1, there are some changes in area leader assignments. Beth Smith, educator, 4-H youth development in Mahoning County, is now also serving as the Area 6 interim area leader. This area encompasses Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, and Trumbull counties. Beth is replacing Lee Beers, who is returning full-time to his position as educator, agriculture and natural resources in Trumbull County. Beth can be reached at smith.11958@osu.edu.
Nate Arnett, area leader for Area 15 and educator, 4-H youth development at Adventure Central, is now also serving as the Area 11 interim area leader. This area encompasses Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby counties. Nate is replacing Kara Colvin, who is returning full-time to her position as educator, 4-H youth development in Warren County. Nate can be reached at arnett.67@osu.edu.
Thank you to Lee and Kara for your service as area leaders to date, and to Beth and Nate for stepping up to handle the interim roles during this year. An up-to-date Extension organizational chart is available at extension.osu.edu/people — including a complete list of the current Extension leadership team and area leaders. You can also visit extops.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/about-operations/area-leaders to access direct contact information for all area leaders.