Florida 4-H Hall of Fame

James E. Gorman

James E. Gorman, former Florida 4-H Foundation president, was a people person and an excellent leader. He utilized his leadership skills to guide and mentor youth and adults in the 4-H program. He was generous with his time and resources and never passed by an opportunity to help any individual. Gorman was one of the original members of the Greater Jacksonville Fair Board, and he promoted the 4-H club livestock program at the fair. He was able to make funds available for the 4-H program and he provided leadership by attending and making presentations for 4-H programs throughout the state. His visibility as a role model for youth was present in every action. In addition to committing resources from his own organization, he encouraged other members to support 4-H at the local and state levels. Gorman was always available to support the 4-H foundation, speak to agents, leaders and 4-H’ers, and he was an excellent teacher of time management techniques. As the liaison for the Florida Retail Federation to youth programs in Florida he was visible at numerous state events and provided high level monetary support for state and national 4-H congress trips. Gorman was a past president of the Florida 4-H Foundation Board of Directors and is an honorary member of the Florida 4-H Foundation. His leadership ability is still felt throughout Florida 4-H.