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NEK-CAP, Inc. is governed by a tripartite, local Board of Directors who are representatives of the communities NEK-CAP, Inc. serves. It is composed of:
- 1/3 elected public officials
- 1/3 private sector organizations representatives
- 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.
2025 SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS:
All meetings are held at NEK-CAP, Inc. Central Office, 1260 220th Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434
- January 16, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
- March 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
- May 15, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
- July 17, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
- September 18, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
- November 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
For Special meetings please contact Jeanette Collier at jcollier@nekcap.org or Cathy Clark at cclark@nekcap.org
BOARD ELECTED OFFICERS 2025
President: Mr. James Scherer
1st Vice President: Mr. Frank Forrester
2nd Vice President: Mr. Mark Pruett
Secretary: Ms. Rhonda Mitchell
Treasurer: Mr. Eric Noll
Member at Large: Ms. Laurie Neemann
LOW INCOME REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Frank Forrester
Ms. Emily Lingenfelser
Ms. Sarah Hoskins
Mr. Keith Williams, Head Start Policy Council Liaison
PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES
Ms. Rhonda Mitchell
Mr. Mark Rounds
Ms. Brittany DeBarge
Ms. Laurie Neemann
PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Eric Noll
Mr. James Scherer
Mr. Mark Pruett
Mr. Willie Dove
Brown, Doniphan, Jewell, Marshall, Nemaha, Republic, Smith, Mitchell, Osborne, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Leavenworth and Atchison Counties.
