Citizens' Advisory Committee

Mission & Principles

LeAnn Buck, Chair, 2009-2010

The University of Minnesota Extension Citizens’ Advisory Committee is a volunteer advisory support group to the dean and director of University of Minnesota Extension. Organized in 1976, the committee represents Minnesota citizens from all walks of life. New members are selected from University of Minnesota Extension regions and serve either two- or three-year terms. The committee meets three times a year to discuss Extension program objectives and priorities.

2009 Membership Bios

• LeAnn Buck, Welch, Chair
• Patricia Buschette, Renville
• Susanne Hinrichs, Brainerd
• Joan Jagt, Tyler
• Michael J. Kennedy, Two Harbors
• Julie Marquardt, Janesville
• Eric Monson, Wadena
• Makeda Norris, Minneapolis
• Steven H. Olson, Buffalo
• Dwain Schuette, Alexandria
• Linnea Stromberg-Wise, Chaska
• Kent Thiesse, Lake Crystal
• David Van Loh, Westbrook
• Marcia Ward, Dakota
• Tom Wegner, Minneapolis

Advisory Committee Coordinator
Gwen Gmeinder, Extension Government Relations
260 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612) 625-6795 office, (612) 625-6227 fax
g-gmei@umn.edu

If any corrections are needed, please inform coordinator as soon as possible.

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, or sexual orientation.