AMES, Iowa—Justin Chesnut of Boone is one of six new Trustees elected to serve on the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board at its annual meeting on Friday, October 21, 2022.
“We are always excited to welcome new trustees to our team. They each bring different experiences that continue to better the organization,” said Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director, Emily Saveraid. “We look forward to growing support for Iowa 4-H with their help.”
Justin Chesnut, Boone, Iowa
Justin Chesnut is Executive Director – US Farm Animal Distribution and Retail for Elanco Animal Health. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Systems Technology. Justin and his wife Amy live near Boone with four daughters active in 4-H. He is also an Advisor for the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at ISU. A former member of the Harrison Hilltop Hustlers 4-H Club in Boone County, he was a member of the Boone County Council, and 4-H Youth Committee with a favorite memory being attending the Citizenship Washington Focus trip. Justin says, “I support 4-H because it had such a tremendous impact on me growing up. Through different leadership opportunities to meeting new friends across the state and nation. These were real life experiences, which I didn’t know at the time, but would pay off. I now have four daughters in 4-H and enjoy getting to see them experience the same things I did.”
Chesnut, and five other new trustees, join a 25-member board that provides the vision and fiscal oversight for the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of volunteers from both the public and private sectors who are leaders in their respective fields.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides the private financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs throughout the state of Iowa. These opportunities help young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors. More information at www.iowa4hfoundation.org.
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