Extension leadership

Office of the Dean

Beverly R. Durgan

Dean

[email protected] 
612-624-2703

Joleen Hadrich

Senior Associate Dean, Research and Engagement

[email protected] 
612-626-5620

Stephen Jeanetta

Associate Dean, Department of Community Development

[email protected] 
573-356-5256

Trish Olson

Associate Dean, Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing

[email protected] 
612-624-1786

Michael Schmitt

Associate Dean, Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems

[email protected] 
612-625-7098

Jennifer Skuza

Associate Dean, Department of Youth Development

[email protected] 
612-624-7798

Amy Baker

Chief Technology Officer

[email protected] 
612-626-2897

Becky Beyers

Senior Director of Communications and Strategy

[email protected] 
612-625-1759

Tamie Bremseth

Chief Financial Officer

[email protected] 
612-625-4955

Kathryn Draeger

Program Director, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

[email protected] 
612-625-3148

Kia Harries

Director of Statewide Operations

[email protected] 
507-372-3900 Extension 3908

Laura Wangsness Willemsen

Director of Global Initiatives

[email protected]
612-625-7779

Tami Jauert

Human Resources Director

[email protected] 
612-624-0994

Rachel Morin

Tribal Engagement and Outreach Director

[email protected] 
612-624-0834

Whitney Place

Director of Government Relations & Agriculture Outreach

[email protected] 
612-626-8118

Bradley Starbuck

Lead Development Officer

[email protected] 
612-625-2180

Chuck Tombarge

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Administration

[email protected] 
612-599-5561

Advisory committees

The Citizens' Advisory Committee and County Extension Committees provide valuable input for Extension.