Executive Team – 2025
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
WEASA Committee Chairs
WEASA Committees decide on what awards will be selected, and who will present, at the NACAA National Conference.
4H & Youth Programming – Janet Schmidt
Agricultural Issues – Don McMoran
Agricultural Economics & Community Development – Michael Gaffney
Agronomy & Pest Management – Aaron Esser
Animal Science – Janet Schmidt
Communications – Mark Heitstuman
Early Career Development – Steve Norberg
Horticulture and Turfgrass – Don Llewellyn
Leadership & Administrative Skills – Janet Schmidt
Natural Resources / Aquaculture – Steve Norberg
Public Relations & Agricultural Awareness – Mark Heitstuman
Recognition & Awards – Don Llewellyn
Scholarship – Don Llewellyn
Search for Excellence – Gary Fredricks
Sustainable Agriculture – Steve Norberg
Teaching & Educational Technologies – Trevor Lane
Research & Education Posters – Stephen Bramwell
Regional and National NACAA Leadership
Extension needs you. Hone your leadership abilities by serving on Regional and Nation Leadership teams.
Western Region
Western Region Director – Aaron Esser 2025-2026
4-H & Youth Programming – Vice Chair – Mark Heitstuman
National
Journal of NACAA – Linda Chalker-Scott