UW announces new program leaders

The University of Wyoming Extension has appointed three educators to vital leadership positions. Hot Springs County educator Barton Stam is the program leader for the agriculture and natural resources team. Natrona County educator Joddee Jacobsen is the new community vitality and health program leader and Samantha Krieger is now the 4-H youth development program leader.

Barton Stam, the new agriculture and natural resources (ANR) program leader, has served UW Extension for more than two decades. His leadership experience within UW Extension includes acting as an elected chair of the range initiative team. He also co-founded UW Extension’s annual Ranch Camp, a weeklong program that provides eligible applicants over the age of 18 with practical ranch management experience.

Stam is excited to see the ANR team almost fully staffed. “Our newer hires have a broad range of expertise, skills and experience,” he says. “I see the UWE ANR team as well positioned to meet the needs of our traditional clientele and address emerging issues.”

More information about UW Extension programming can be found at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwe.