Posted on August 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan
Randy and Chris Kilburg have been dedicated supporters of 4-H for over 30 years and continue to volunteer today. Chris was an active 4-H member growing up, and their shared journey deepened when their four children—Tony, Kaitlin, Nick, and Allison—joined the Bellevue Pioneers 4-H Club starting in 1999. The family often joked they truly had “4 in 4-H.”
Their children participated in cattle, goats, and a variety of indoor projects, and now, as adults, they remain involved in 4-H and their communities. Today, Randy and Chris’s grandchildren are beginning their own 4-H journeys.
Chris has been a leader of the Bellevue Pioneers 4-H Club for 21 years and also leads the Bellevue Clover Kids. She volunteers at the fair by writing comments for indoor project and clothing events. Together, Chris and Randy have helped lead numerous community service projects, including securing environmental grants to help Boyer Hall “Go Green” and organizing activities like cleaning up Bellevue State Park and teaching youth to make dog treats for donation.
For Randy and Chris, 4-H is more than preparing projects and showing animals—it’s a family. The relationships built, the fun shared, and the memories made are what make 4-H so special to them.
Outside of 4-H, Randy and Chris remain active in their church. Chris has been a kindergarten teacher at Andrew Community School for many years, and Randy is a proud member of the Jackson County Cattlemen while continuing to farm.
Their lasting impact on 4-H and their community is truly inspiring.
