BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEICAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The NEICAC Board acts as trustee of the Corporation’s assets and ensures that the organization is well managed and remains fiscally sound. The tripartite board, comprised of one representative from the private, public, and low-income populations in each of our seven counties exercises oversight of the organization’s operations and maintains the legal and ethical accountability of its staff and volunteers. The main responsibilities of a nonprofit board are often summarized in the “three Ds”:

DUTY OF CARE: Board members are expected to actively participate in organizational planning and decision-making and to make sound and informed judgments.

DUTY OF LOYALTY: When acting on behalf of the organization, board members must put the interests of the nonprofit before any personal or professional concerns and avoid potential conflicts of interest.

2023 NEICAC Staff & Board Members

DUTY OF OBEDIENCE: Board members must ensure that the organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and that it remains committed to its established mission.

The NEICAC Board Members must be active and agency advocates.

 
In addition to its legal responsibilities, the Board also has a fiduciary role by maintaining oversight of the nonprofit’s finances. Board members must evaluate financial policies, approve annual budgets, and review periodic financial reports to ensure that the organization has the necessary resources to carry out its mission and remains accountable to its donors and the general public. It is also the duty of the Board to hire the CEO and oversee their activities, mobilize private resources, develop and maintain agency public relations, initiate new programs, plan and evaluate programs, determine rules of the governing board, and select officers and committees.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY COUNTY

Dan Byrnes, Waukon
(Secretary/Treasurer)
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 1-2-2015 to indefinite

VACANT
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 

Marcia Hesse, Waukon
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term: 6-27-2016 to indefinite

Corey Cerwinkske, Waverly
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 1-3-2023 to indefinite

Melissa Timmermans, Waverly
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 10-23-23 to indefinite

Melissa Nation, Waverly
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term: 12-13-2021 to indefinite

Steve Breitbach, New Hampton
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 2-7-2022 to indefinite

Nick Winter, New Hampton
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 4-24-2017 to indefinite

Suellen Kolbet, New Hampton
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term: 4-6-2021 to indefinite

Steve Doeppke, Elkader
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 1-2-2019 to indefinite

Wendy Shea, Guttenberg
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 8-22-2011 to indefinite

VACANT
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term:

Jeff Bunn, Fayette
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 1-3-2023 to indefinite

Nina Brickman, Oelwein
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 3-22-21 to indefinite

Linda Voshell, Oelwein
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term: 3-21-1988 to indefinite

Joseph Pisney, Lime Springs
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 1-2-2019 to indefinite

Janel Langreck, Cresco
(Vice Chair)
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 4-16-1990 to indefinite

VACANT
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term:

Shirley Vermace, Decorah
Rep: Public Sector
Term: 2-7-2022 to indefinite

Jasmin Morrison, Decorah
Rep: Private Sector
Term: 1-22-2024 to indefinite

Les Askelson, Decorah
(Chair)
Rep: Low-Income Sector
Term: 9-22-1993 to indefinite

MESSAGES OF APPRECIATION

Agency Appreciations

“Thank you for your fabulous work with the Decorah community & surrounding areas. All of you truly embody the spirit of hope & change people’s lives to not only help themselves but to encourage & help those around them. At a time when our country needs love & compassion, you & your staff deserve a well-deserved BRAVO.”
Rachel Buresh
KD Rae Jewelry

MESSAGES OF APPRECIATION

Embrace Iowa

“Embrace Iowa helped our family be getting us a stove. The stove we had was hazardous. When we would cook on it, it would stink the whole house up. Also, it leaked underneath the stove. That stove was so small that my two year old son could see inside the pan without standing on anything. Now, with our new stove we can cook without smelling anything or without cleaning up a leaky mess. Thanks so much for our new stove. We really appreciated it.”
Fayette County Resident

MESSAGES OF APPRECIATION

Dynamic Partnerships

“St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School have been pleased to be working with NEICAC. They have been a wonderful partner and resource for those individuals and families in our communities who are in need of support and assistance. We have been able to assist this organization with money for utilities, shelter, transportation, food, and other help. They also provide for emergency medical and dental services as well as mental health services for those who do not have the means to access those services on their own. St Paul’s considers the Northeast Iowa Community Action Corportation to be a vital part of our community.”
Ron Zell - Director or Administration, St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School

MESSAGES OF APPRECIATION

EARL Public Transit

“The reason I choose EARL is that the Drivers are Nice and that I want to Ride the transit because I like to see new faces every time I ride. They help me get around to where I need to go. I get along with the Transit Drivers and the passengers.”

NEICAC EARL Public Transit Rider
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