Extension Council

The County Extension Council is composed of 24 members. In Wyandotte County they are elected at large. Six are elected in each of 4 program areas; 4-H Youth Development, Community Development, Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences. Each one is elected to serve two years. If re-nominated, each may serve two, two year terms if elected.

These six members in each of the four program areas are called Program Development Committees. All citizens of voting age are eligible to vote in the Extension Council Election.

2025-2026 Board Members

Marsha Toler- Board Chair
Gwendolyn Thomas- Vice Chair
Betty Lasley-Maddox- Secretary
Debbie Michalski- Treasurer
Marty Lynch
Lori Lanter
Sharon Hoover
Karen Hanson
James Schroeder

Program Development Committees

Kansas extension county and district laws require four program development committees with six or more members serving on each committee. Committees focus on four core areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development.

Here are some resources for agents and program development committee members to use as they partner together in planning and implementation of programming for local residents.

PDC Members

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Sarah Helper
Lynn Wild
Sharon Hoover
Debbie Michalski
Marty Lynch
Kim Wetzel-Williams

Family & Consumer Sciences

Kimberly Weever
Lori Lanter
Karen Hanson
Charlesetta Jackson
Marsha Toler
Andrea Tribitt

4-H Youth Development

Laura Sanchez
Megan Geist
Diana Wittington
Kristina Smith
James Schroeder
Patrice Gonzalez

Community Vitality

Betty Lasley-Maddox
Kayla Hower
Emily Blanks
Gwendolyn Thomas
Lynette Lasley
Andrea Generaux