Herbert Ambassadors

The Herbert Ambassadors is a group of students selected to serve the college, its student body, and their community through the recruiting of prospective students, representing and supporting of the college, and promoting public awareness of opportunities within the college and the field of agriculture.

Contact Cassie Johnson at cassie@utk.edu if you would like more information.

Leadership

Cassie Johnson
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Assistant Director of Recruitment

Cassie develops, utilizes, and assesses successful recruiting efforts for the Herbert College of Agriculture. She serves as the key contact for prospective and incoming students developing relationships, sharing information on programs, and guiding them through the process of becoming a student. She serves as chair of the College Scholarship Committee and provides incoming students informed counsel about the availability and competitiveness of scholarship opportunities as well as other forms of financial assistance. She also works and develops lasting relationships with alumni and other stakeholders. Cassie oversees the Campus Visit Program, and plans strategic outreach through campus events as well as visits to schools and organizations across the state. Cassie also hires, supervises, and maintains an effective student Ambassador group that is key in the recruitment process. Through engagement, communication, and mentorship, Cassie works to impact potential, current, and past students in a positive way.

President

Timothy Ray

Major: Food and Agricultural Business

Hometown: Erwin, TN

"Come tour the Herbert College of Agriculture to meet our awesome faculty! "

Vice President

Bryce Vrolijk

Major: Food and Agricultural Business

Hometown: Hinton, VA

Secretary

Ashlyn Smith

Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Science

Hometown: Wake Forest, NC

Membership Chair

Carragan Fields

Major: Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

Hometown: Clarkrange, TN

Team Members

Adella Lonas

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Chatsworth, GA

Ainsleigh Phelan

Major: Forestry

Hometown: Dalton, GA

Aisling Hagan

Major: NREE

Hometown: Jonesborough

Austin Weis

Major: Food and Agricultural Business

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Becca Hughes

Major: Agriculture Leadership, Education and Communications

Hometown: Maryville, TN

Bryanna Fayne

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Bryce McKenzie

Major: Food Science

Hometown: Decatur, TN

Claire McFarlane

Major: Construction Science

Hometown: Madison, GA

Ella McLerran

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Moss, TN

Ella Pollock

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Taft, TN

Elliott McGuire

Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

Hometown: Lafayette, TN

Gabe Mutter

Major: Construction Science

Hometown: Bristol, TN

Gage Parks

Major: Construction Science

Hometown: Lynchburg, TN

Jack Mellom

Major: Plant Science

Hometown: Kennesaw, GA

Kailyn Kosko

Major: Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN

Kaleb Metcalf

Major: Plant Science

Hometown: Unicoi, TN

Kamryn Cregger

Major: Plant Science

Hometown: Westminster, MD

Mackenzie Furches

Major: Animal Science

Hometown: Loudon, TN

Mara Lind

Major: Forestry

Hometown: Lexington, SC

Max Pfeifer

Major: Construction Science

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Mia Sampson

Major: Construction Science

Hometown: Mandeville, Jamaica

Olivia Phillips

Major: Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

Hometown: Carthage, TN

Quinn Merrick

Major: Forestry

Hometown: GA

Rachel Carpenter

Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Spencer Lowery

Major: Food and Agricultural Business

Hometown: Lebanon, TN

Sydney Logwood

Major: Environmental and Soil Science

Hometown: Nolensville, TN

Taylor Bundy

Major: Food and Agricultural Business

Hometown: Thomasville, NC