Vice President for Land-grant Engagement and Dean of Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

After an extensive search for a new vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky, three finalists participated in campus forums and meetings. The outstanding finalists were selected from candidates across the nation who engaged with the community in several ways. 

After the forums, UK community members had the opportunity to submit feedback through a webform on the search webpage. 

The president and provost have  appointed the following members to the search advisory committee, consisting of faculty, staff, students and alumni. As we get further into the process, we will seek campus-wide input.

Co-chairs

• Heather Bush — dean, College of Public Health
• Eric Monday — executive vice president for finance and administration, co-executive vice president for health affairs

Members

• Peter Akpunonu — associate professor, College of Medicine
• Harry Albright — student, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Anaya Ali — student, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Student Government Association representative
• Michelle Arnold — professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Jennifer Bridge — extension educator, Cooperative Extension Service; Staff Senate representative
• Stuart Brown — external member; Keeneland
• Jim Coleman — external member; Coleman Crest Farm
• Alison Davis — professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Seth DeBolt — professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• LaToya Drake — extension specialist, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• David Fourqurean — extension agent, Cooperative Extension Service
• Nicole Gauthier — extension professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Alison Gustafson — professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Erin Haramoto — associate professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Alice Kang — assistant professor, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Eddie Melton — external member; Kentucky Farm Bureau
• Jim Nelson — staff scientist, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Scott Radcliffe — professor and chair, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Caleb Ragland — external member; American Soybean Association 
• Brandon Reed — external member; Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy
• Steve Voss — associate professor, College of Arts and Sciences