Kevin Carey Named State Director After 4-H Years

Kevin Carey, a Grundy County 4-H alumnus, has become a state director, bringing his connection to the youth organization into a leadership role.

A return to 4-H

Carey’s path began in Grundy County 4-H. His move into the state director position connects that local experience with a broader role in the organization.

The appointment marks a full-circle moment for Carey: He first took part in 4-H as a Grundy County youth and now serves in a position overseeing work at the state level.

Local connection

Carey’s Grundy County background gives the leadership change a local connection. His experience as a former 4-H participant links the state director role to the program’s work with young people in communities such as Grundy County.

The state director position places Carey in a leadership role within 4-H. The change is notable locally because of his history with the program and his return to it as an adult leader.

What the role means

A state director position represents a move from participating in 4-H to helping lead the organization. Carey’s story reflects that change from local alumnus to state-level director.

The development also gives Grundy County a connection to the organization’s state leadership through a former local 4-H member. Carey’s background and new role provide the central link between the county program and the statewide position.