Joe Schwamberger is theCounty Director for University of Illinois Extension in Lee County. His primary responsibilities include coordinating all educational programs, determining program needs, in addition to securing local funding and managing the Unit budget.

Joe received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from Western Illinois University. He received his Master of Science in Agricultural Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Currently Joe is a member of the Illinois Extension Agricultural Association, Amboy & Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Lee County Farm Bureau, and the Dixon Business/Education Community Partnership Program.