She served as the community club leader for over a decade for Tanque Verde Livestock (TVL). Since then, she has mentored every succeeding TVL Community Leader. Through her leadership and coordination of volunteer leaders, thousands of young people have gained knowledge and skills and have matured into outstanding citizens of the county. Most credit Jean for giving the support they needed to make the best better.

Through her direction the Pima County 4-H Leaders Association Board of Directors grew to include many different projects and expanded its food booth to a large scale operation. Jean has served on the Pima County Junior Livestock Sales Committee and on the Extension Board. Through her leadership, the funds were allocated fo the current Extension building through a bond election in 1984. Jean still maintains her interest in her interest in her club and in the county fair where she plays an active role.