Board of Trustees

The nine members of the Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees are elected by the public for four-year terms. The Board of Trustees sets policy for the College, hires and evaluates the College President. Local control of the Board ensures that the College serves the needs of its communities to fulfill its mission.

Jim Anderson Headshot

Jim Anderson, Chair
Decorah, IA
jimatty@hotmail.com
School Districts: Howard Winneshiek, Decorah
Term Expires: 2027

Kathy Gunderson headshot

Kathy Gunderson, Vice Chair
Postville, IA
kgundcpa@gmail.com
School Districts: South Winneshiek, Postville, MFL MarMac, Allamakee, Eastern Allamakee
Term Expires: 2025

John Finley headshot

John Finley
Elkader, IA
finleys@alpinecom.net
School Districts: Oelwein, Starmont, Central, Edgewood-Colesburg, Clayton Ridge
Term Expires: 2027

Wendy Knight

Wendy Knight
Dubuque, IA
wendy@focusforwardthinking.com
School District: Dubuque Community
Term Expires: 2027

Gary McAndrew

Gary McAndrew
Peosta, IA
gary@mcandrewsearch.com
School Districts: Western Dubuque, Dubuque Community
Term Expires: 2025

Sue Runyon Headshot

Sue Runyon
Fayette, IA
srunyonmath@gmail.com
School Districts: Riceville, New Hampton, Turkey Valley, Sumner-Fredericksburg, West Central, North Fayette Valley
Term Expires: 2025

Geri Schilling-Johnson

Geri Schilling-Johnson
Dubuque, IA
johnsongs15@gmail.com
School District: Dubuque Community
Term Expires: 2025

Dean Sherman

Dean Sherman
Manchester, IA
deansherman@iowatelecom.net
School Districts: West Delaware, Maquoketa Valley, Western Dubuque 
Term Expires: 2025

Daniel White

Daniel White
Dubuque, IA
dwhite7696@outlook.com
563.556.1154
School District: Dubuque Community
Term Expires: 2027