About IA/NEPCA
Established in 1988, the Iowa/Nebraska Primary Care Association (IA/NEPCA) is a bi-state non-profit membership association comprised of community health centers and other safety net providers in Iowa and Nebraska. IA/NEPCA's mission is to provide leadership by promoting, supporting, and developing quality health care for underserved populations in Iowa and Nebraska.
Board of Directors
IA/NEPCA is governed by a Board of Directors, which is comprised of the CEOs/Executive Directors of each of the Iowa and Nebraska community health centers, a clinical representative, and the Primary Care Office directors of both states.
Officers for 2009-2011 are:
| Chair: | Michelle Stephan, CEO Siouxland Community Health Center Sioux City, Iowa |
| Vice-Chair: | Kelly Huntsman, Executive Director Primary Health Care, Inc. Des Moines, Iowa |
| Treasurer: | Tashia Roffey Koebrick, CEO Linn Community Care Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Secretary: | Richard Brown, CEO Charles Drew Health Center Omaha, Nebraska |
| Ad Hoc: | Kim Kwapnioski, Executive Director Norfolk Community Health Care Clinic Norfolk, Nebraska |
Staff
Theodore J. Boesen, Jr., Executive Director
515-333-5010
Ted serves as Executive Director of IA/NEPCA in addition to functioning as the Chief Executive Officer of the integrated service delivery network of health centers, INConcertCare, Inc. He manages the day-to-day activities of the two inter-related corporations. Ted works directly with the Board of Directors to establish long-range planning goals, manage federal-state relations, ensure fiscal integrity, and oversee program activities for the bi-state corporations. He has served as Executive Director since July 2000.
Deb Kazmerzak, Senior Program Director (Clinical)
515-333-5013
Deb directs all clinical-related programs and activities for IA/NEPCA. Deb’s full-time responsibilities include coordinating the association’s response to members’ needs in the clinical area, managing and directing the clinical committee, and supporting the quality improvement work plan goal. Deb staffs the Clinical Committee of the Board. Deb joined the staff in August 2004.
Tori Squires, Senior Program Director (Community Development)
515-333-5012
Tori leads the association’s community development efforts. In this capacity she works with existing health centers and with communities interested in establishing a health center. She also serves as the lead staff person for advocacy, policy, and publications/communications activities. Tori staffs the Board’s Iowa and Nebraska Advocacy Committees. She joined the staff in September 2003.
Julie Blum, MAPA, Senior Program Director (Workforce & Recruitment)
515-333-5015
Julie directs all workforce development strategies, including the IA/NEPCA Recruitment Center. She staffs the Workforce Committee of the Board. Julie has worked for IA/NEPCA in numerous capacities since 1991.
Mark Barkley, Senior Program Director (Finance and Operations)
515-333-5017
Mark has responsibilities for day-to-day accounting, finance and operational duties for IA/NEPCA. Mark staffs the Finance Committee of the Board. Mark joined the staff in April of 2009.
Dawn Gentsch, MPH, CHES, Network Performance Improvement Manager
515-333-5014
Dawn leads the performance management activities, processes, and data tools to support members. She assists with the clinical and broader systems issues of community health centers in order to advocate for primary care and create enhanced partnerships. Dawn joined the staff in May 2010.
Sarah Dixon Gale, MPA, Lead Contract Manager
515-333-5016
Sarah leads various special projects including the Iowa Collaborative Safety Net Provider Program, Iowa Mission of Mercy, Iowa Legal Aid’s Health and Law Project, and the Iowa Community Health Center Tobacco Cessation Program. She also assists with various clinical programs and activities. She joined the staff in August 2007.
Kate Burgener, MPH, Program Manager
515-333-5025
Kate is responsible for various tasks including developing clinical related programs and activities for IA/NEPCA, and grants management. She joined the staff in June 2008.
Mary Klein, Recruitment Manager
515-333-5011
Mary provides support for the IA/NEPCA Recruitment Center. Mary joined the staff in August 2008.
Jennifer Conner-Mennenga, Office Manager
515-333-5019
Jennifer serves as the office manager and support for all association programs, membership services, financial management services, and professional staff.
Julie Erickson, Nebraska Member Services Manager
402-475-0727
Julie serves as the lead staff person in providing information, support, and technical assistance for IA/NEPCA's Nebraska community health centers. Julie joined the staff in August 2008.
Amy Campbell and Craig Patterson, Iowa Legislative Liaisons
Amy – 515-554-5838
Craig – 515-554-7920
Amy and Craig provide legislative monitoring, education, and advocacy services to IA/NEPCA’s Iowa members.
Rich Lombardi, Nebraska Legislative Liaison
402-475-0727
Rich provides legislative monitoring, education, and advocacy services to IA/NEPCA’s Nebraska members.
Bery Engebretsen, MD, Clinical Consultant
515-244-9610
Dr. Engebretsen provides technical assistance and support to collaborative bi-state clinical efforts.
Linda Ruble, NP, PA, Clinical Consultant
515-244-9610
Linda provides technical assistance and support to member clinicians.