Matthew Helmondollar

Matthew R. Helmondollar graduated from West Virginia University, majoring in Agricultural and Extension Education with a minor in Public Relations. A third-generation 4-H’er, Matthew grew up on his family’s beef cattle farm in Taylor County, West Virginia, where he developed a strong work ethic and passion for agriculture. He was an active member of the Taylor County 4-H program and spent his youth attending camps, exhibiting livestock, and serving as a teen leader.

Since beginning his education at WVU in 2022, Matthew had been heavily involved in the WVU Collegiate 4-H Club, and served as Community Service Co-Chair, Fundraising Co-Chair, Vice President, and Secretary.

Matthew continued his dedication to the youth of West Virginia by serving as a WVU Extension Camping Instructor in 2023 and 2024 and as a Mercer County Extension Intern in 2025, where he assisted with camp programming and fundraising. He also contributed to WVU’s Extension Mentoring in Evaluation Program and served as a Davis College Student Ambassador.