Allen County Extension Board
WHAT IS THE EXTENSION BOARD?
The Extension Board is a group of people who serve to provide guidance and advocacy to Extension programs at the county level. The board included 12-16 community members elected to serve a 3-year term. They are elected by board and program advisory committees on a rotating basis. Any Allen County resident over age 18 is eligible to serve on this board and may submit an application to the board or the County Extension Director.
Contact Us
Purdue Extension - Allen County
4001 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
260.481.6826
County Extension Director
James Wolff
jmwolff@purdue.edu
ALLEN COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD MEETING DATES
All meetings to be held at 12:00 p.m. Location will be Purdue Extension – Allen County office unless availability determines otherwise.
| DATE | PRIMARY OBJECTIVE |
| January 28, 2026 | Regular Meeting |
| March 25, 2026 | Regular Meeting/Topic: Civil Rights Compliance |
| May 27, 2026 | Regular Meeting/Topic: Planning for Annual Meeting |
| June 23-28, 2026 | Allen County Fair |
| July 22, 2026 | Regular Meeting/Topic: Budget discussion |
| September 23, 2026 | Regular Meeting - Usual timeframe for annual meeting. |
| November 25, 2026 | Regular Meeting |
ALLEN COUNTY EXTENSION BOARD MEMBERS
| Name | Term Ends December |
| Gonzalee Martin - President | 2027 |
| Jeri Kornegay - Vice-President | 2027 |
| Ben Burkle | 2028 |
| Blane Ryan | 2028 |
| Lori DeWitt | 2028 |
| Stephanie 'Anie' Henry | 2026 |
| Robert Burton | 2026 |
| Marlene Purdy | 2027 |
| Diana Randall | 2026 |
| Lindsey Hammond | 2027 |
BECOME AN EXTENSION BOARD MEMBER
Complete and email this application to the County Extension Director.
Application