AgriLife Extension names new Tom Green County 4-H agent
Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu
Contact: Marty Gibbs, 325-653-4576, mj-gibbs@tamu.edu
SAN ANGELO – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has named Sherri “Jaye” Chasteen as the new 4-H youth development agent for Tom Green County effective Feb. 8.
The announcement was made by Tom Green County Judge Steve Floyd and Marty Gibbs, AgriLife Extension administrator headquartered in San Angelo.
“We are very pleased with this appointment,” Gibbs said. “Jaye is a delightful young person who has already garnered a strong reputation in this key county where she has worked as the Tom Green County 4-H program assistant since 2014. That experience coupled with her animal care background and strong 4-H club involvement while growing up and currently, make her the ideal person for this particular job within our agency.”
Chasteen earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Angelo State University in animal science.
(Texas A&M AgriLife Communications photo by Steve Byrns)
During her assistantship she was responsible for providing agriculture programming to local elementary schools, coaching the county’s 4-H life and meat judging teams, and assisting AgriLife Extension agents with livestock validation and local livestock shows.
Her previous job experience includes working as a veterinary assistant in San Angelo and in Burnet county, and as a lab technician in San Angelo and kennel technician in Florence.
Chasteen said she has a true passion for AgriLife Extension’s 4-H program.
“I grew up in the Williamson and Burnet county 4-H programs.” she said. “I started in third grade and participated in judging competitions, livestock shows, held various officer positions in my local club and assisted with show clinics in Burnet County.
“I believe my experience has prepared me to extend my career in AgriLife through the 4-H agent position and I am excited to see what opportunities it will bring.”
Chasteen has worked with the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, Rodeo Austin, Block and Bridle Club as vice-president at Angelo State University, and been a member of the university’s wool judging team.
Chasteen fills the position formerly held by Courtney Redman who recently transferred to the county’s family and consumer sciences post.
For more information, contact Gibbs at 325-653-4576, mj-gibbs@tamu.edu .
