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, 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.