The Iowa APSE executive team is comprised of the President, President-elect, Vice President, Past President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Board meetings are held in person every other month. The Board invites all members and associates to volunteer their time in supporting our mission. If you would like to volunteer for membership development or training events, please contact us.
President
Kari Tietjen, National APSE
iowa.apse@gmail.com
President-Elect
Nicole Ericson
Exceptional Persons, Inc.
Vice President
Mistie Johnson
Disability Rights Iowa
Co-Treasurers
Eva Castillo, Hope Haven Area Development Center
Jen Daniel, New Hope
Secretary
Kelly Kratz
NIVC Services, Inc.
Past President
Laura Gibson
Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
General Board Members
Tammie Amsbaugh, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Bronna Crase, Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
Catlin Curry, Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Jen Daniel, New Hope.
Rodney Davis, Exceptional Opportunities, Inc.
Brian Dennis, Des Moines Area Community College
Page Eastin, Iowa Department of Human Rights
Kelly Hinds, One Vision
Kara Huss, Hills & Dales.
Ashlea Lantz, Griffin Hammis Associates
Lee Ann Russo, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Toni Tewes, Hope Haven My Choice Employment
Bethany Wilcke, Candeo
Regional Delegate
Charles Nickolaus
Missouri Development Disabilities Council
PO Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-8632
cnickolaus@moddcouncil.org
Policy & Advocacy
Public Policy Liaison
Tammie Amsbaugh, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.