New Agents January 2008

Standing: Kenny Perry, Kayla Helmrich, Dustin Estridge, Matthew Mofield, Landon Flexter, Ashley Hampton, Courtney Conn, Mollie Tichenor

Seated: Lindsey Duke, David Littlejohn, Toni Humble

Kenny Perry, Graves County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, first came to work for Extension in 1991 as the Ballard County Extension Agent for Agriculture. Most recently he was a manager for the Kentucky Seed Improvement Association. On January 1, Kenny began his new Extension position in Graves County. Kenny has a B.S. in Agriculture and Biology from Western Kentucky University and a M.S. in Crop Science from the University of Kentucky.

Mollie Tichenor, Spencer County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, was an active 4-H’er growing up in Pendleton County. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education, Communication and Leadership with an emphasis in Public Service & Leadership. Prior to coming to work for Extension, Mollie worked for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Shows and Fairs.

David Littlejohn, McCracken County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development is not new to Extension. David was an Extension Summer Intern in 2007 in Trigg County and worked as a staff member of the West KY 4-H Camp for 4 summers. He received a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from Western Kentucky University.

Matthew Mofield, Pulaski County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Eastern Kentucky University. Matthew developed a love of agriculture while growing up on a farm in Pulaski County and has worked with youth as a volunteer through his church.

Landon Flexter, Livingston County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources grew up on a family farm in Illinois where he was president of his local FFA chapter. He recently completed a Bachelor’s in Agriculture from Murray State University. Landon also completed an internship with Ginny Harper in the Calloway County Extension Office.

Ashley Hampton, Menifee County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, was an Extension Intern for two summers in Wolfe and Breathitt Counties. She recently completed her B.S. in Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles at the University of Kentucky where she was active in Kappa Delta sorority and worked in the Office of the Director of the School of Human Environmental Sciences.

Dustin Estridge, Estill County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, was an active 4-H and FFA member in Jackson County. Dustin worked as an intern this past summer with JD Green, Extension Weed Specialist. He student taught in the fall and completed his Bachelor’s in Agriculture Education from Eastern Kentucky University.

Lindsey Duke, Fulton County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences, earned a B.S in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management at Murray State University. While attending college, she was a member of the Murray State Rowing Team and was an advocate for good heath on campus. Prior to coming to work for Extension, Lindsey was a Health Educator for the Purchase District Health Department.

Toni Humble, Wayne County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, came to her new position after working for 8 years as the Wayne County Extension Staff Assistant. While working full-time, Toni completed a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. She has been a member and volunteer with the Wayne County 4-H program.

Courtney Conn, Pike County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, was an active 4-H teen leader in Floyd County. She received a Bachelor’s in Communication from Morehead State University where she was a member of the Leadership College. Her background in 4-H public speaking was further developed through college student involvements and confirmed when she helped lead a student trip to Washington to lobby for human rights.