Leadership
University of Missouri Extension Leadership
Tamra Reall
Horticulture Specialist, Urban West Region Coordinator
Field Specialist in Horticulture
Jackson County Extension Center
Phone: 816-252-5051, Email: reallt@missouri.edu
Catherine Bylinowski
Horticulture Instructor, Jackson County, Urban West Region
Phone: 816-252-5051, Fax: 816-252-5575, Email: bylinowskic@missouri.edu
Cathy Bylinowski grew up in St. Louis . She has been involved in community gardening, vegetable gardening, and native plant education for over 20 years. She completed a M.S. in Horticulture at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas in 2001.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors (those with voting rights) includes the Officers, the Standing Committee Chairs, and the County At-Large Representatives.
Officers
| Officer | Officer’s Name (term expires) |
|---|---|
| President | Patti Hickman (01/2022) |
| Vice-President | Sherri Carter (01/2021) |
| Secretary | Clare Kapperman (01/2022) |
| Treasurer | Karen Kunz Associate Treasurer – Katherine Snow |
Standing Committees
| Committee | Chair / Co-Chair |
|---|---|
| Children’s Programs | Debbie Johnson / Nicole LaPlante |
| Community Projects | Frank Newkirk / Gretchen Lathrop |
| Garden Tour | Brenda Downs / Janeil Egger |
| Gardeners’ Gathering | Open / Open |
| Hotline | Janis Truckowski / Chris Veach and Karen Kunz |
| Master Gardener Mingle | Debbie Johnson / Anthony Pernice |
| Membership | Sherri Carter / Joanie Shover |
| Public Relations (Special Events) | Open / Open |
| Speakers Bureau | Open / Open |
| Spring Seminar | Cathie Cook / Connie Gray |
| Website | Ashlee Valentine / Karen Kunz |
County At-Large Representatives
| County | Name (term expires) |
|---|---|
| Clay | Marty Williams (01/2021) |
| Jackson | Paula German (01/2022) |
| Platte | Open (01/2021) |
Advisors
| Intern Representation | Mary Angela Sopher |
| Past President | Gretchen Lathrop |
Ad Hoc Committees
| Committee | Chair |
|---|---|
| ByLaws | Open |
| Greenhouse Business Plan | Gretchen Lathrop |
| Nominating Committee | Nicole LaPlante |
Support Positions
| Leader / Co-Leader | |
|---|---|
| Volunteer Hours | Lynn Sievers / Marcia Schulz |
| Historian | Open |
| Membership Directory | Karen Kunz |
| Weekly Update | Marcia Schulz |
