Staff


	Kraig Tweed Regional Director ktweed@iastate.edu 563-382-2949 Kraig has over 25 years of leadership experience and served on the Extension Council in Greene County for 10 years. Kraig attended Wayland Baptist University, Plainview Texas, where he finished his graduate degree while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
	Sue Barnes Office Point of Contact - Office Manager skbarnes@iastate.edu 563-547-3001 Office Manager making sure the office runs efficiently and clients receive information from their requests and needs. Work with field staff to provide programming that is of interest and needed in our county. Collaborate with county agencies and groups. Member of the Howard County Economic Development Board in Howard County. Member of Evans Memorial Home board. Trained Master Gardener with interest in horticulture.
	Josey Nolan County Youth Coordinator jnolan@iastate.edu 563-547-3001 4H and Youth Programming in Howard County.
	Terry Basol Extension Field Agronomist tlbasol@iastate.edu 641.435.4864 Crop production
	Jennifer Bentley Extension Dairy Field Specialist jbentley@iastate.edu 563-382-2949 Youngstock Management, Dairy Herd Management, Facilities Jennifer Bentley's Dairy Extension Resource Page
	Kendra Crooks 4-H Youth Development Field Specialist kcrooks@iastate.edu 641-394-2174 Serving Region 4 counties in youth development.
	Brian Dougherty Agricultural Engineering Specialist brian1@iastate.edu 563-583-6496 Science-based information to conserve land, air and water resources; promote efficient livestock and poultry systems; illustrate the latest techniques in precision ag; keep Iowans safe; teach responsible manure management and improve water quality in the state. Brian holds a Master's degree in Agricultural and biosystems engineering from Iowa State University.
	Russ Euken Beef Program Specialist reuken@iastate.edu 641-231-1711 Production information related to nutrition, facilities, health, records, and budgeting for swine beef, sheep and dairy producers. Computer applications for livestock production. Individual consultation on improving productivity in livestock operations. Environmentally sound livestock production methods
	Brian Lang Extension Field Agronomist bjlang@iastate.edu 563-382-2949 Develop and conduct educational programs in row crop, forage, and pasture management with emphasis on integrated crop management and controlled intensive grazing. Specific areas of expertise include: corn, soybean, small grain, hay, silage, and grazing management; soil testing and nutrient recommendations; manure management; pesticide management; conventional, ridge-till, and no-till production; with emphasis on net profit, sustainability, and environmental concerns. Advise and assist with multi-agency water quality projects in Northeast Iowa. Arrange multi-disciplined programs with local and state extension agricultural specialists, agricultural providers, and conservation agencies. Provide timely media releases on critical crop management related issues
	Jeannette Mukayisire Human Sciences Specialist - Family Finance jeannet@iastate.edu 319-882-4292
	Patrick O'Malley Horticulture Program Specialist omall@iastate.edu 319-337-2145 Primary areas of expertise: commercial fruits and vegetables. Secondary areas of expertise: ornamental horticulture including greenhouse and nursery crops, and turfgrass
	Melissa R O'Rourke Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist morourke@iastate.edu 563-382-2949 Farm Transition & Estate Planning; Human Resource Management; Farmland Leasing & Land Values; Farm Business Planning
	Mark Storlie Swine Program Specialist mstorlie@iastate.edu 563-425-3331 Swine production management – production pig flow, breeding and farrowing schedules, principles and application of PQA; initiating and utilizing production and financial records for management – marketing, cost control; analysis of nutritional feeding programs; alternative housing options – hoop buildings; mortality composting; contracting considerations – production & marketing; development & communication with employees – production handbooks; development of computer templates for management control or awareness; support of value-added production and marketing systems – organic, sustainable production, direct marketing.
	Cindy Thompson Human Sciences Specialist, Family Life cpthom08@iastate.edu 319-334-8013 Human Sciences Specialist, Family Life Quality child care, parenting education, child development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), early childhood nature/science, managing stress, strength-based and relationship-based approaches, aging topics.
	Jill Weber Human Sciences Specialist, Nutrition and Wellness jrweber@iastate.edu 319-234-6811 Ext. 112 Nutrition and foods-related education; food safety and sanitation; healthy lifestyles; human development; instructional strategies. • ChildCare Provider Nutrition Training Brochure
	Karen K. Lathrop Organizational Advancement Specialist klathrop@iastate.edu (319) 325-5465 Marketing, Branding,Organization Development