About

Colorado County Agents Association

The Colorado County Agents Association is a 501(c)(6) tax exempt professional association, whose members are agricultural specialists and associated members in Colorado. Our EIN is 86-1287255. CCAA provides a professional development association for extension professionals. The association provides an avenue for extension professionals to collaborate and enhance individual and group knowledge.

OUR MISSION

from the mountains to the plains

Help our members with professional improvement, industry awareness and collaboration, and open up opportunities with constituents, industry, and government for the betterment of all.

Executive
Board

Brian Kailey
President

JD Sexton
Past-President

Sherie Shaffer
President-Elect

Scott Sinnett
Vice-President

Sydney Wilkinson
Secretary

Christine Schinzel
Treasurer

Regional Representatives

Josey Pukrop
Front Range

Tearle Lessenden
Southern

Travis Taylor
Eastern

Kelsey Story
Mountain

Todd Hagenbuch
Western

Jim Kuemmerle
Regional/State/Campus Specialist

Supporting CSU Extension since the 1930s

CCAA was formed in the late 1930’s as a state chapter affiliated with the national association. The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) held its first official meeting in 1915 to provide collaboration and education amongst extension professionals. As a chapter affiliate, we provide connections and engagement, allowing extension professionals to collaborate with industry partners, agencies, and constituents. Our service affords members to enhance local, regional, and statewide agricultural and natural resources through scientific based information, education, and resources to their constituents.

2025 CCAA Banquet

October 8th

Banquet Registration Closes on Sep 23, 2025