Justin was raised in the Hancock County Cooperative Extension Service while growing up on his family’s dairy and grain farm. He became involved with 4-H Youth Development at a young age and saw the local and individual impact it had on the people and communities around him. While in 4-H Justin focused on Leadership and Public Speaking projects as well as getting involved with 4-H camp, the Junior Fair, and the county Teen Leadership Club. Justin is still involved in 4-H now as a camp staff member in multiple Ohio counties while planning to be a 4-H Educator after completing his education.