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The University of Georgia 4-H program is the largest youth leadership organization in the state. Georgia 4-H is a unit of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Extension Service and is delivered in all counties in the state. 4-H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. This is accomplished through hand-on experiences where adult mentors help youth learn by doing. Youth select from a menu of hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and citizenship. This experience grows leaders with life skills like confidence, resilience and curiosity.

OUR MISSION

To support the programs and facilities of the Georgia 4-H program.

HISTORY

The Georgia 4-H Foundation was chartered on November 17, 1948 to receive funds for the construction of the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. As the Rock Eagle project was completed, the Foundation continued to support the Georgia 4-H Program by providing scholarships, awards, and incentive trips for successful achievements of 4-H youth in Georgia. As time passed, the Foundation began to develop endowments that today fund scholarships, salaries for camp counselors, and other important programs. The Foundation solicits gifts from 4-H alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and businesses to fund defined programmatic areas and capital improvements. The Foundation continues to support the four 4-H centers in the state that include Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island, Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, and Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega. Georgia 4-H continues to offer programs at Camp Jekyll and Tidelands Nature Center on Jekyll Island.

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The Georgia 4-H Foundation supports the programs, activities, and events of the Georgia 4-H program. The Georgia 4-H Foundation staff guides the non-profit in the planning, development, and execution of initiatives and resources to benefit Georgia 4-H.

STAFF

  • Adam Hammond

    Development DirectorAthens, GA
  • Ryan Rose

    Development CoordinatorAthens, GA
  • Beth Jarrett

    Business ManagerAthens, GA
  • Linda Lowery

    Development Programs CoordinatorAthens, GA
  • Alicia Castleberry

    State 4-H Office Business ManagerAthens, GA
  • Tracy Fowler

    Development AssociateAthens, GA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees consists of volunteers from around the state with a variety of professional backgrounds and 4-H experiences. In addition to personal gifts to the Georgia 4-H Foundation, trustees provide leadership to the fundraising, marketing, and communication operations of the Foundation to support programmatic needs.

  • Scott Shell

    Chair of the BoardCharlotte, North Carolina
  • Jay Morgan

    Immediate Past ChairAtlanta, Georgia
  • Annie Baxter

    Board MemberAtlanta, GA
  • Mark Bennett

    Board MemberSavannah, GA
  • Will Bentley

    Board MemberCommerce, GA
  • Katie Beth Brewer

    Board MemberEastman, GA
  • Mary Jo Beverly

    Board MemberThomasville, Georgia
  • David Black

    Secretary/TreasurerAtlanta, GA
  • Jenna Black

    Officer, Vice-Chair of Outreach & StewardshipDecatur, GA
  • Justine Norman Boyd

    Board MemberAtlanta, Georgia
  • Leanna Brown

    Board MemberAtlanta, GA
  • Maxine Burton

    Board MemberAthens, Georgia
  • Joe Chapple

    Board MemberMableton, GA
  • Dennis Chastain

    Board MemberTucker, Georgia
  • Mollie Cohen

    Board MemberWhigham, Georgia
  • Katie Comer

    Board MemberAtlanta, Georgia
  • Gretchen Corbin

    Board MemberAtlanta, GA
  • Peter Dale

    Board MemberAthens, Georgia
  • Brad Hardy

    Board MemberHawkinsville, Georgia
  • Jim Hilderbrandt

    Board MemberAtlanta, Georgia
  • Camila Knowles

    Board MemberAtlanta, Georgia
  • Ken Jones

    Board MemberAtlanta, Georgia
  • Julie Mills Lucas

    Vice Chair – DevelopmentWatkinsville, Georgia
  • Brittani Lee

    Board MemberMarietta, GA
  • Caroline Lewallen

    Board MemberClarkesville, GA
  • Laura Meadows

    Board MemberAtlanta, GA
  • Arham Shah

    Board MemberSwainsboro, GA
  • Johnelle Simpson

    Board MemberAthens, Georgia
  • Sydne Smith

    Board MemberTucker, Georgia
  • Arthur Tripp Jr

    Board MemberAtlanta, Georgia
  • Patrick Willis

    Board MemberNashville, GA
  • Randy Wofford

    Board MemberAthens, GA
  • Alice Yurke

    Board MemberNew York, New York

EX-OFFICIO & EMERITUS

  • Melanie Biersmith

    Ex-OfficioAthens, Georgia
  • Tyler Harper

    Ex-OfficioAtlanta, Georgia
  • Laura Perry Johnson

    Ex-OfficioAthens, Georgia
  • Nick Place

    Ex-OfficioAthens, Georgia
  • Fred Greer

    Mansfield, GA
  • Jerry Griffin

    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Dot Knox

    Thomson, GA
  • C. Randall Nuckolls

    Washington, DC
  • Thomas F. Rodgers

    Athens, GA
  • Anne W. Sapp

    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Beverly Sparks

    Athens, Georgia
  • Adam Hammond

    Development Director
    Adam.Hammond@uga.edu
    (706)254-6742
    Athens, GA
  • Ryan Rose

    Development Coordinator
    ryanrose@uga.edu
    (706) 504-8628
    Athens, GA
  • Beth Jarrett

    Business Manager
    bethjarr@uga.edu
    706-542-8889
    Athens, GA
  • Linda Lowery

    Development Programs Coordinator
    lindal@uga.edu
    706-542-4206
    Athens, GA
  • Alicia Castleberry

    State 4-H Office Business Manager
    ajcastle@uga.edu
    706-542-8804
    Athens, GA
  • Tracy Fowler

    Development Associate
    twfowler@uga.edu
    706-542-8914
    Athens, GA
  • Scott Shell

    Chair of the Board
    Partner
    Ernst and Young U.S. LLP
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Jay Morgan

    Immediate Past Chair
    Principal
    The J.L. Morgan Company
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Annie Baxter

    Board Member
    Vice-President
    CBRE
    Atlanta, GA
  • Mark Bennett

    Board Member
    Global Community Investment and Public Affairs
    Gulfstream Aerospace
    Savannah, GA
  • Will Bentley

    Board Member
    President
    Georgia Agribusiness Council
    Commerce, GA
  • Katie Beth Brewer

    Board Member
    Student
    University of Georgia
    Eastman, GA
  • Mary Jo Beverly

    Board Member
    Thomasville, Georgia
  • David Black

    Secretary/Treasurer
    Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer
    Georgia Banking Company
    Atlanta, GA
  • Jenna Black

    Officer, Vice-Chair of Outreach & Stewardship
    Director of the Frazer Center for DeKalb County Schools
    City Schools of Decatur
    Decatur, GA
  • Justine Norman Boyd

    Board Member
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Leanna Brown

    Board Member
    VP of Business and Talent Development
    Metro Atlanta Chamber
    Atlanta, GA
  • Maxine Burton

    Board Member
    Athens, Georgia
  • Joe Chapple

    Board Member
    President
    Chapple Corporation and Efficiency Lodge
    Mableton, GA
  • Dennis Chastain

    Board Member
    President and CEO
    Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
    Tucker, Georgia
  • Mollie Cohen

    Board Member
    Whigham, Georgia
  • Katie Comer

    Board Member
    Head of Data Center Community Development
    Meta
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Gretchen Corbin

    Board Member
    President/CEO
    The Georgia Lottery Corporation
    Atlanta, GA
  • Peter Dale

    Board Member
    Chef and Restaurateur
    The National, Seabar, Condor Chocolates
    Athens, Georgia
  • Brad Hardy

    Board Member
    President, Roasting Division
    Hardy Farms Peanuts
    Hawkinsville, Georgia
  • Jim Hilderbrandt

    Board Member
    Director and Team Leader, JP Morgan
    UBS Wealth Management
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Camila Knowles

    Board Member
    Senior VP and Counsel, Cornerstone Government Affairs
    Georgia Department of Community Affairs
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Ken Jones

    Board Member
    General Counsel
    Five Star Automotive Group
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Julie Mills Lucas

    Vice Chair – Development
    Community Volunteer
    Watkinsville, Georgia
  • Brittani Lee

    Board Member
    4-H Extension Agent
    Cobb County
    Marietta, GA
  • Caroline Lewallen

    Board Member
    Owner
    teXga Farms
    Clarkesville, GA
  • Laura Meadows

    Board Member
    Atlanta, GA
  • Arham Shah

    Board Member
    Student
    University of Georgia
    Swainsboro, GA
  • Johnelle Simpson

    Board Member
    Athens, Georgia
  • Sydne Smith

    Board Member
    Director of Governmental and Community Affairs
    Oglethorpe Power
    Tucker, Georgia
  • Arthur Tripp Jr

    Board Member
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Patrick Willis

    Board Member
    4-H Extension Agent
    Berrien County
    Nashville, GA
  • Randy Wofford

    Board Member
    Senior Client Partner
    Global Account Lead
    Athens, GA
  • Alice Yurke

    Board Member
    New York, New York
  • Melanie Biersmith

    Ex-Officio
    State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H
    UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
    Athens, Georgia
  • Tyler Harper

    Ex-Officio
    Commissioner
    Georgia Department of Agriculture
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Laura Perry Johnson

    Ex-Officio
    Associate Dean for Extension
    UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
    Athens, Georgia
  • Nick Place

    Ex-Officio
    Dean
    UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
    Athens, Georgia
  • Fred Greer

    Retired President, Bank of Covington
    Mansfield, GA
  • Jerry Griffin

    Retired Executive Director
    Association of County Commissioners of Georgia
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Dot Knox

    Former Board Chair
    Thomson, GA
  • C. Randall Nuckolls

    Partner
    Dentons US LLP
    Washington, DC
  • Thomas F. Rodgers

    Former State 4-H Leader
    JOR Foods, a Zaxby’s Franchise
    Athens, GA
  • Anne W. Sapp

    Attorney
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • Beverly Sparks

    Retired Associate Dean of Extension
    UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
    Athens, Georgia
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