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 May 2024, Semcac is seeking a member in the following county & sector representation: Steele County – Consumer (client).
| Current Board of Directors Members | |
|---|---|
| Vacant | Dodge County, Consumer Representative |
| Tim Tjosaas | Dodge County, Public Official |
| Neil Witzel | President; Dodge County, Private Sector |
| Karen Johnson | Treasurer; Fillmore County, Private Representative |
| Larry Hindt | Fillmore County, Public Official |
| Vacant | Fillmore County, Consumer Representative |
| Leslie Kaup | Freeborn County, Consumer Representative |
| John Forman | Freeborn County, Public Official |
| Shawn Cox | Freeborn County, Private Sector |
| Bob Burns | Houston County, Public Official |
| James Wally | 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 |
| Deborah Bailey | Steele County, Consumer Representative |
| Rick Gnemi | Executive Committee; 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 | Executive Committee; Winona County, Private Sector |
| Brian Lipford | Attorney Liaison |
| Chrissa Mueller | Early Childhood Development 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.