As a Community Action Agency, Semcac has a unique governing body. The Semcac Board of Directors is required by federal law to have representation from three sectors: 1/3 represent consumers; 1/3 represent public officials; and 1/3 represent private community organizations. Each of Semcac’s seven primary service area counties, including Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona is allowed three representatives, one from each of these sectors: consumer representatives, private sector representatives, and public officials.
Persons interested in serving on the Semcac Board of Directors- please read below to apply online. If needed, you may request more information by contacting Jennifer Hengel at (507) 864-7741 or jennifer.hengel@semcac.org
Interested in Joining the Board of Directors?
Seeking dynamic, diverse Board members to serve 4 year terms! Apply online today – see buttons below or contact Semcac at (507) 864-7741 for an application.
As of October 2023, Semcac is seeking members in the following counties & sector representation: Houston County- Consumer (client), Freeborn County- Private, Steele County – Consumer (client).
Current Board of Directors Members | |
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Greg Peterson | Dodge County, Consumer Representative |
Tim Tjosaas | Executive Committee; Dodge County, Public Official |
Neil Witzel | President; Dodge County, Private Sector |
Ruth Fallon | Treasurer; Fillmore County, Consumer Representative |
Larry Hindt | Fillmore County, Public Official |
Karen Johnson | Fillmore County, Private Sector |
Patricia Coleman | Executive Committee; Freeborn County, Consumer Representative |
John Forman | Freeborn County, Public Official |
OPEN | Freeborn County, Private Sector |
Bob Burns | Houston County, Public Official |
OPEN | Houston County, Consumer Representative |
Carolyn Cripps | Houston County, Private Sector |
Tina Bell | Executive Committee; Mower County, Consumer Representative |
Polly Glynn | Mower County, Public Official |
Janice Ball | Secretary; Mower County, Private Sector |
OPEN | Steele County, Consumer Representative |
Rick Gnemi | Steele County, Public Official |
Rick Wittrock | Vice President; Steele County, Private Sector |
Brenda Boettcher | Winona County, Consumer Representative |
Greg Olson | Winona County, Public Official |
Steve Sarvi | Winona County, Private Sector |
Brian Lipford | Attorney Liaison |
Chrissa Mueller | Head Start Liaison |
Board members determine goals and set policies for the private, non-profit corporation. Board members are reimbursed for mileage to and from meetings and for child care during board meetings.