Joe Zerrusen, or Mr. Z, has been an important part of the Jasper County 4-H shows for over 25 years. He has not only supported Jasper County 4-H, but also 4-H in Effingham, Cumberland, and Fayette counties by assisting as a judge for 25 years in small engines, tractors, crops, gardening and welding. He also served as the Dairy superintendent for 15 years. Joe still makes it a point to assist at every show by either lending a helping hand or even by donating trophies. The past several years Joe has even served as a judge at the Illinois State Fair where he has been able to spread his wit, wisom, encouragement, and love of 4-H to members throughout the state.