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Windham appointed associate VP, ag Extension
Arkansas Tony Windham has been appointed associate vice president for agriculture and director of the Cooperative Extension Service. Windham has served as the interim head of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service since June 2009, reporting to Milo Shult, Ph.D., University of Arkansas vice president for Agriculture. "Tony is the right person for this job," Shult said. "With his years of experience within our organization and his long track record of positive leadership, we know Tony will ensure that this arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture continues to serve the people of Arkansas." Before being named interim director, Windham was assistant director for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, a position he kept as interim. "I appreciate the confidence and trust Dr. Shult has extended to me," Windham said. "I look forward to fostering an environment that encourages innovative and effective education at a time when Arkansans need us the most." Windham grew up on a farm near Forest, Miss. He earned a bachelor's degree in Ag Engineering Technology and Business in 1981, his master's degree in Ag Economics in 1985, and a doctorate in Ag Economics in 1988, all from Mississippi State University. Windham began his career with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture in February 1988 as an Extension economist, Management, housed in the Little Rock office. In August 1995, he was named section leader, Agricultural Economics. In January 2002, Windham was appointed section leader, Agricultural Economics and Community Development. He was named assistant director, Community and Economic Development in February 2005. In October 2006, Windham was appointed assistant director, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development.
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