Linda Modrell began as a secretary for the Extension Service, eventually becoming the Business Services Manager. Modrell also held the position of Director of Administrative Computer Systems for the Agricultural Science College before being elected as the Benton County Commissioner in 1999. Modrell was re-elected as Commissioner in 2002, 2006, and 2010.
Alberta Johnston was a faculty member for the Extension Service from 1963-1990. Starting as a Home Management Specialist in 1963, Johnston eventually became the Deputy Director of the Extension Service in 1987. Her focus was home economics.
Owen D. Osborne became an Electrical and Computer Engineering professor in 1971, soon becoming involved in the Office of Energy Research and Development. Osborne helped form the Energy Extension program.
Duane Johnson worked with the Extension Service for 41 years, 1959-2000. Johnson held several positions including Acting Program Leader and State 4-H Leader.
Image from an article titled "Sheer Number" by Carol Savonen. Photo caption reads: "Morris, left, works with Giovannoni to remove water from a metal sampling canister they lowered into the Pacific Ocean. Back on the OSU campus, they'll try to isolate, reproduce and study microbes in the water sample to learn about their role in ocean ecosystems."