Leonard '76 and Brenda Aplet of Scappoose, Oregon, have been engaged with 4-H for many years, including leadership at both the local and statewide level; Leonard is currently president of the Oregon 4-H Foundation board. The couple has led efforts to develop a personal finance curriculum for 4-H, and in 2005 they established an endowed scholarship to help Columbia County 4-H members who have an interest in finance and business attend OSU. In 2013 the Aplets decided to extend their 4-H legacy by creating an endowed professorship and programmatic fund that will advance financial literacy education throughout the state.

"Brenda and I are thrilled to be able to help promote financial literacy and feel the Oregon 4-H program is uniquely positioned to lead that effort," Leonard said. "With the strong backing of Oregon State University, the Oregon 4-H program has been a national leader in promoting innovative programs for young people. We are excited to see the financial literacy program unfold and hope that our gift is only the beginning."

Current Faculty Holder

Tracy Wilson