Northeast District welcomes Dr. Heather Glennon as new Cooperative Extension Director

The Nash County Commissioners' Meeting held on June 5, 2025, commenced with expressions of gratitude towards outgoing service members, including Lieutenant Ricks, followed by a transition to the agenda's tenth item: the introduction of the new North Carolina Cooperative Extension Director.

Northeast District Extension Director Sandy Hall presented the new director, Dr. Heather Glennon, who was appointed on May 12. Hall acknowledged Regina Mosley for her interim leadership since October 1, highlighting the anticipation surrounding the new appointment. Dr. Glennon brings a robust background in agricultural science and education, holding a PhD in crop science and an MS in animal science from North Carolina State University, along with a BS in large animal science from Delaware Valley College.

Before her appointment, Dr. Glennon served as an associate professor and department chair at the University of Mount Olive, where she developed curriculum and managed student farms. Her experience also includes a role as a research specialist at NC State University and as a 4-H livestock extension educator at Penn State.

In her brief remarks, Dr. Glennon expressed her excitement for the opportunity to serve as the county extension director and as the livestock extension agent. The meeting concluded with a warm welcome for Dr. Glennon, marking a significant step forward for the county's agricultural extension services.