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 Doug Grout at (507) 864-7741 or doug.grout@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 April 2023, Semcac is seeking members in the following counties & sector representation: Houston County- Private & Consumer (client), Winona County- Private, Freeborn County- Private, Steele County – Consumer (client).
| Current Board of Directors Members | |
|---|---|
| Greg Peterson | Dodge County, Consumer Representative |
| Tim Tjosaas | Dodge County, Public Official – Exec. Committee |
| 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 | Freeborn County, Consumer Representative |
| Brad Edwin | Freeborn County, Public Official |
| Lenore Fries (OPEN 04/2023) | Vice President; Freeborn County, Private Sector |
| Bob Burns | Houston County, Public Official |
| OPEN currently | Houston County, Consumer Representative |
| Larry Connery (OPEN 04/2023) | Houston County, Private Sector |
| Tina Bell | Mower County, Consumer Representative – Exec. Committee |
| Polly Glynn | Mower County, Public Official |
| Janice Ball | Secretary; Mower County, Private Sector |
| Janice Schultz (OPEN 04/2023) | Steele County, Consumer Representative |
| Rick Gnemi | Steele County, Public Official |
| Rick Wittrock | Steele County, Private Sector – Exec. Committee |
| Brenda Boettcher | Winona County, Consumer Representative |
| Dwayne Voegeli | Winona County, Public Official |
| Joe Hoffman (OPEN 04/2023) | 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.