The Extension in Webster County has the privilege of working alongside four boards within our county. Each board is represented by various members of the community. Below is a list of the boards as well as a short statement about the tasks in which each board is charged.
Extension Board
The Webster County Extension Board serves as an advocate for Nebraska Extension in Webster County. The Extension Board provides guidance to Extension staff in establishing and accomplishing Extension education program goals and objectives. Annually, it assists in developing an operating budget and local educational priorities. The board meets quarterly.
- Troy Anderson- President
- Danny Benge - Treasurer
- Morgan Trausch - Secretary
- Krystal Zimmerman- Member
- Hans Burken- Youth Council Rep
Youth Council Board Members
The purpose of the Webster County Youth Council is to promote Webster County Extension 4-H & Youth Programs by planning the yearly program and implementing and enforcing new rules regulations. This board meets quarterly.
Adult Members
- Lance Johnson- President
- Meghan Anderson - Vice President
- Julie Henkel- Treasurer
- Jennifer Himmelberg- Secretary
- Afton Alber
- Hans Burken
- Sara Macklin
- Calvin Rupe
- Nelson P. Trambly
- Heath Zuellner
- Troy Bonifas - Fairboard Rep
- Kelly Faimon -Fairboard Rep
Youth Members:
- Dylan Auten- Youth President
- Halley Minnick- Youth Vice President
- Megan Macklin- Youth Secretary
- Karah Bartels
- Jordan Bonifas
- Kaylee Karr
- Carter Trambly
- Madilynn Trambly
Youth Foundation Board of Directors
The Webster County Youth Foundation serves as a non-profit entity to which individuals may donate; bequeath by will or trust proceeds from an estate; or simply serve as a vehicle for contributions, with the purpose to serve the youth involved in 4-H or FFA programs in and around the Webster County area. This board meets quarterly.
- Terri Rose - President
- Mike Danehey - Vice President
- Kelly Trambly - Treasurer
- Erin Slieter - Secretary
- Troy Anderson - Extension Board Rep
- Lance Johnson - Youth Council Rep
- Nelson Trambly - Youth Council Rep
- Luke Faimon - Fairboard Rep
- TJ Jameson - Fairboard Rep
- Riley Skrdlant - Member at Large
Ag Association Members
The Webster County Ag Association is charged with keeping Webster County Fairgrounds in Bladen, Nebraska well maintained through construction and maintenance of on grounds buildings. It is also the board responsible for events held on the fairgrounds such as the rodeo.
Webster County Fair & Rodeo (webpage)
- Darren Bolte – President
- Troy Bonifas – Vice President
- Vicki Alber – Secretary
- Joel Macklin - Treasurer
- Kelly Faimon
- Calvin Henkel
- Randy Meyer
- Todd Brehm
- TJ Jameson
- Luke Faimon
- Brock Kumke