Staff


	Bryan Whaley Region 2 Regional Extension Educational Director bwhaley@iastate.edu 515-295-2469
	Valarie Holkesvik Office Assistant vholk@iastate.edu (641) 584-2261
	Libby Myer Program Assistant lmyer@iastate.edu 641-584-2261 4-H Clubs Clover Kids
	Nancy Clark Nutritional Families Field Specialist nanclark@iastate.edu (515) 295-2469 Nutrition education information throughout the life cycle, nutrition for low resource families, food safety information, food related businesses-focusing on kitchen incubators.
	Russ Euken Livestock Farm Field Specialist reuken@iastate.edu 641-923-2856 Production information related to nutrition, facilities, health, records, and budgeting for swine, beef, and sheep producers. Computer applications for livestock production. Individual consultation and group meetings on improving productivity in livestock operations. Environmentally sound livestock production methods.
	Julie Hlas External Relations Specialist hlas@iastate.edu 712) 389-0129 External relations, marketing, communications
	Paul Kassel Crops Farm Field Specialist kassel@iastate.edu 712-262-2264 Crops
	Kris Kohl Agricultural Engineer Specialist kkohl1@iastate.edu (712)732-5056 Livestock facilities, building materials and construction ventilation systems, manure management systems, soil erosion and crop residue management, soil and water conservation, ground water quality, well construction and maintenance, farm machinery, environmental regulations, energy conservation and farm safety.
	Kelvin Leibold Field Specialist/Farm Management kleibold@iastate.edu (641) 648-4850 Farm Management
	Malisa Rader Famiy Life Program Specialist mrader@iastate.edu 515-832-9597 Malisa’s primary areas of interest include early care and education, early intervention, parenting education, attachment caregiving, and working with culturally diverse families!
	Brenda Schmitt Family Resource Management Field Specialist schmitt@iastate.edu 641-423-0844 Provides educational programs on managing financial and personal resources throughout life.
	Mike White Viticulture Specialist mlwhite@iastate.edu (515) 961-6237 Commercial Grape Production