Jackie has been employed as an Extension Service agent since her graduation from NDSU, starting in Traill County, moving to Bowman County, and now in Morton County. Working primarily in agriculture and 4-H, Jackie has developed a well-balanced extension program. As an educator, her programs reflect current issues as well as support of ongoing programs.  She uses a variety of delivery methods and is quick to use new technology   as it becomes available. Jackie is quick to lend a helping hand to fellow agents and co-workers within her program unit which she serves as  coordinator and throughout the state. For example, during the flood of  1997 she traveled to Grand Forks to help with information and education efforts there. Efforts she has been involved in include providing leadership  to a youth ethics program in North Dakota and serving on the North Central
4-H beef curriculum design team.