Leadership

The role of ICAA’s Board of Directors is to represent the Agency, its clients, and its mission. One way this is being accomplished is through the Board’s active participation in ICAA’s Strategic Plan. The Board is comprised of community members, county elected officials, and low-income repesentatives. Each member brings unique expertise and experience to help guide the Agency’s activities.

Burnett County: Emmett Byrne, Phil Lindeman, Dorothy Richard Clark County: Mary Fleming, Peter Kaz, Joe Waichulis, Jr. Rusk County: Christine Newkirk, Eldon Skogen, Dave Willingham Sawyer County: Nels Beckman, Lisa Costa, Bill Voight Taylor County: Myron Brooks, Ed Giwojna, Gina Timm Washburn County: Lance Ausing, Susan Hansen, Kristy Leckel Head Start Requirements: Brittany Erickson, Karl Huber, Mary Joslin

Photo (below): Board Members work on Strategic Planning. Photo (inset): Board member, Mary Joslin talks with Julie Bever about Youth Development and Prevention at ICAA’s Staff Development Day.

Jennifer Shearer Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Zimmermann Chief Financial Officer Georgette Bembenek Director of Human Resources

Keith Brownlow Director of Healthy Families

Toni McCutcheon Director of Community Services Bob Carter Director of Information Technology

Al Christianson Director of Business Development & Housing

At least once a month, ICAA’s Leadership Team meets to talk about what’s happening in the Agency and how to provide direction to accomplish the vision and mission. A recent meeting included a discussion about the purpose of leadership. Key ideas included advocating an environment of support and respect while promoting innovation in the way we serve our clients and communities. Jennifer Shearer, CEO says, “the purpose of ICAA’s Leadership Team is to create a culture of trust, respect, and dignity for our clients and staff in order to achieve results and services in our communities.” The vision of ICAA is all about helping end poverty, creating sustainable communities, and increasing self-sufficiency. ICAA’s leadership is taking steps to ensure that through collaboration, both internally and externally, values and actions are being promoted to help achieve this vision.