Leadership
University of Missouri Extension Leadership
Tamra Reall, PhD
Field Specialist in Horticulture, Urban West Region EMG Coordinator
Phone: 816-252-5051, Email: reallt@missouri.edu
Tamra Reall is an avid gardener, insect enthusiast, and science outreach advocate. She earned a PhD in Entomology from the University of Missouri and a BS in Horticulture from Brigham Young University.
Catherine Bylinowski
Horticulture Instructor, Jackson County, Urban West Region
Phone: 816-252-5051, 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.
Mailing address for Tamra and Cathy:
MU Extension Jackson County
Attn: (insert ‘Tamra Reall’ or ‘Cathy Bylinowski’)
605 SW US Highway 40, #313
Blue Springs, MO 64014
ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board (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 | Debbie Johnson (01/2024) |
| Vice-President | Brenda Downs (01/2023) |
| Secretary | Clare Kapperman (01/2024) |
| Treasurer | Karen Kunz Associate Treasurer – Open |
Standing Committees
For additional information on each of these Committees, CLICK HERE.)
| Committee | Chair / Vice Chair(s) |
|---|---|
| Children’s Programs | Lyn Sorensen / Lauren Martinez |
| Community Projects | Gretchen Lathrop / Open |
| Garden Tour | Open / Open |
| Gardeners’ Gathering | Open / Open |
| Hotline | Janis Truckowski / Chris Veach and Karen Kunz |
| Master Gardener Mingle | Debbie Johnson / Open |
| Membership | Sherri Carter / Virginia Murray |
| Plant Sale | Open / Open |
| Public Relations | Open / Open |
| Speakers Bureau | Michele Livergood / Betty James |
| Spring Seminar | Open / Connie Gray |
| Video Production | Marcia Schulz / Amanda Miller |
| Website | Karen Kunz / Ashlee Valentine |
County At-Large Representatives
| County | Name (term expires) |
|---|---|
| Clay | Chris Veach (01/2023) |
| Jackson | Paula German (01/2024) |
| Platte | Roberta Rowland (01/2023) |
Advisors
| Intern Representation | Open |
| Past President | Patti Hickman |
Ad Hoc Committees
| Committee | Chair |
|---|---|
| By-Laws | Gretchen Lathrop |
| Greenhouse Business Plan | Gretchen Lathrop |
| Nominating Committee | Paula German |
Advisory Board Support Positions (Not Members of the Board)
| Person Responsible / Backup | |
|---|---|
| Inventory Custodian | John Smith / Carol Knudson |
| Membership Directory | Karen Kunz / Ashlee Valentine |
| Volunteer Hours | Pam Cawthon |
| Biweekly Update | Emily Grover / Peggy Magelssen |
