Tyler Painter, Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development
Education and Degrees
M.S. Agricultural and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech, 2018
B.S. Recreation Parks & Tourism, Radford University, 2010
A.S. General Studies, Virginia Western Community College, 2008
Work Experience
Tyler began his 4-H career with over 14 years of experience within the 4-H program, as well as other volunteer opportunities and activities. Tyler served as a camp staff member for 6 summers at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake, as well as one summer at the Sertoma 4-H Center at Wakefield, NC, and one season as an outdoor education specialist at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center in Reidsville, NC
A Botetourt County native, Tyler's career with Virginia Cooperative Extension began in 2012 as the 4-H Youth Development Agent in Floyd County, prior to transferring to Botetourt County in March of 2019. Currently, he provides leadership over the Botetourt County 4-H program, which includes a variety of community club activities and programs.
Professional Associations
Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Agents
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Virginia 4-H Shooting Sports Council
Virginia 4-H Shooting Education Training Team, Member