Interested in Joining the Board of Directors?
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 may request more information by contacting Doug Grout at (507) 864-7741 or doug.grout@semcac.org
Consumer Members
Consumer members needed! We are currently Seeking Consumer Members for Freeborn and Houston Counties
- Apply online with no wait times for mail and no printing: Complete your membership application online.
- If you would like an application in another format, please contact Barb Thompson at (507) 864-7741 or barb.thompson@semcac.org
Current Board of Directors Members
| Greg Peterson | Dodge County, Consumer Representative |
| Tim Tjosaas | Dodge County, Public Official |
| Neil Witzel | Vice President; Dodge County, Private Sector |
| Ruth Fallon | Treasurer; Fillmore County, Consumer Representative |
| Randy Dahl | Fillmore County, Public Official |
| Karen Johnson | Fillmore County, Private Sector |
| Patricia Coleman | Freeborn County, Consumer Representative |
| Brad Edwin | Freeborn County, Public Official |
| Lenore Fries | Executive Committee; Freeborn County, Private Sector |
| Greg Myhre | Houston County, Public Official |
| Open | Houston County, Consumer Representative |
| Larry Connery | President; Houston County, Private Sector – Fiscal Professional |
| Tina Bell | Mower County, Consumer Representative |
| Polly Glynn | Mower County, Public Official |
| Janice Ball | Secretary; Mower County, Private Sector |
| Janice Schultz | Executive Committee; Steele County, Consumer Representative |
| Rick Gnemi | Steele County, Public Official |
| Rick Wittrock | Steele County, Private Sector |
| Brenda Boettcher | Winona County, Consumer Representative |
| Chris Meyer | Winona County, Public Official |
| Joe Hoffman | Winona County, Private Sector |
| Brian Lipford | Attorney Liaison |
| Chrissa Mueller | Head Start Liaison |
Board meetings are typically held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the St. Charles Community Center. 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.