NEK-CAP, Inc. is governed by a tripartite, local Board of Directors who are representatives of the communities NEK-CAP serves. It is composed of:
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1/3 elected public officials |
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1/3 private sector organizations representatives |
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1/3 elected by low-income customers |
This coalition of public, private, and low-income people's interests allow programs to be developed and implemented in ways that are responsive to local values, local poverty problems and improving community life for all.
BOARD OFFICERS*
President: Mr. James T. Scherer, Area 2, Public Sector Representative
1st Vice President: Mr. Charles Friedrichs, Area 5, Low Income Representative
2nd Vice President: Ms. Lois Pelton, Area 3, Public Sector Representative
Secretary: Mr. Joe Altenhofen, Area 4, Low Income Representative
Treasurer: Dr. Milton Schulz, Area 1, Private Sector Representative
Member At Large: Ms. Nancy Gafford, Area 4, Private Sector Representative
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS*
Ms. Beth Linville, Area 1, Low Income Representative
Mr. Floyd Oswald, Area 1, Public Sector Representative
Mr. JC Tellefson, Area 1, Public Sector Representative
Mr. Erik Madsen, Area 2, Private Sector Representative
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) A. Stanton, Area 2, Low Income Representative
Ms. Jennifer Herring, Area 3, Low Income Representative
Ms. Karen Wheeles, Area 3, Private Sector Representative
Ms. Louise Lane, Area 3, Private Sector/ Policy Council Representative
Ms. Lois Pelton, Area 3, Public Sector Representative
Mr. Merlin Wenger, Area 4, Public Sector Representative
Ms. Linda Prior, Area 5, Public Sector Representative
*Area 1 - Atchison / Leavenworth Counties
Area 2 - Brown / Doniphan Counties
Area 3 - Jackson / Jefferson Counties
Area 4 - Nemaha / Pottawatomie Counties
Area 5 - Marshall / Riley Counties