Calhoun County Office
Office: 361-552-9747 311 Henry Barber Way, Suite 1
Fax: 361-552-6727 Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Karen Lyssy
CEA-Family and Community Health (County Coordinator)
Karen has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Texas A & M University, and a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision – Education Leadership (Principal)
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- Food Safety
- Cooking and Nutrition Education
- Family Economics
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Hailey Hayes
CEA-Ag and Natrual Resources
Email: hailey.hayes@ag.tamu.edu
Hailey has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Study in Agriculture from Sam Houston State University, and a Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources from Tarleton State University
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- Livestock Development
- Beef Cattle and Forage
- Hunter’s Education
- Bee Keeping
- Row Crop Farming
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Stephen Biles
Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Email: stephen.biles@ag.tamu.edu
Stephen attended Texas A & M University and has a Masters in Agronomy
Emilee DeForest
CEA‐4‐H & Youth Development
Email: emilee.deforest@ag.tamu.edu
Emilee has a Bachelor of Science in Ag Services and Development from Tarleton State University
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- Youth Leadership and Development
- 4-H STEM and 4-H Natural Resources/Sport Fishing
- Youth Agricultural Literacy
- Welcome to the Real World – Youth Programming
- Mindful SELF – Youth Programming
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Ralph (RJ) Shelly
CEA‐Coastal Marine Resources
Email: ralph.shelly@ag.tamu.edu
RJ has a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University
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- Boating Safety
- Texas Oyster Fishery
- For-Hire Recreational Fishing
- Sport Fishing
- Texas Marine Harmful Algae Blooms
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Ellen Heiman
Office Manager
Email: ellen.heiman@ag.tamu.edu
