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School district

Thief River Falls

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Thief River Falls school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Dr. Paula Henry
District Email: paula.henry@myprowler.org
Mailing Address: 230 LaBree Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: 218-681-8711 x5226
Misty Hempel
Email: misty.hempel@myprowler.org
Phone: 218-688-3056
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Chris Melbye
Email: chris.melbye@myprowler.org
Phone: 218-686-8702
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Wayne Nomeland
Email: wayne.nomeland@myprowler.org
Phone: 218-689-4163
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Mike Spears
Email: mike.spears@myprowler.org
Phone: 218-681-5765
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Ryan Walseth
Email: ryan.walseth@myprowler.org
Phone: 218-689-7674
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Michelle Westerman
Email: michelle.westerman@myprowler.org
Phone: 218-686-4655
Term ends: 12/31/2026

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Thief River Falls school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 1: Mark Johnson, R – East Grand Forks
Website
• Email: sen.mark.johnson@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5782
• Facebook: Senator.Mark.Johnson
• Twitter: @Senmarkjohnson
• Legislative aide: Rachel Bakke – 651-296-8660
House District 1A: John Burkel, R – Badger
Website
• Email: rep.john.burkel@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-9635
• Facebook: RepJohnBurkel
• Twitter: @John_Burkel
• Legislative aide: Justin Brill – 651-296-5813
House District 1B: Debra Kiel, R – Crookston
Website
• Email: rep.deb.kiel@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-5091
• Facebook: RepDebKiel
• Legislative aide: Jean Cottington – 651-296-4999

Local union affiliates

Thief River Falls Education Association
Phone: (218) 686-7071
President: Stacey Leake
Email: stacey.leake@myprowler.org
Field staff: Kevin Young
Email: Kevin.Young@edmn.org

Stephen-Argyle Central

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Stephen-Argyle Central school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Dr. Christopher E. Mills
District Email: cmills@sac.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 500 School St, Stephen, MN 56757-0068
Phone: 218-478-3315
Katie Adolphson
Email: kmadolph11@gmail.com
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Dustin Grabowska
Email: dustin_grub@hotmail.com
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Sara Kazmierczak
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Rick Kroll
Email: rickk17@gmail.com
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Steve McGlynn
Email: steve.mcglynn@corteva.com
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Kari Rivard
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Shawn Rominski
Email: shawnr@sac.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Stephen-Argyle Central school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 1: Mark Johnson, R – East Grand Forks
Website
• Email: sen.mark.johnson@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5782
• Facebook: Senator.Mark.Johnson
• Twitter: @Senmarkjohnson
• Legislative aide: Rachel Bakke – 651-296-8660
House District 1A: John Burkel, R – Badger
Website
• Email: rep.john.burkel@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-9635
• Facebook: RepJohnBurkel
• Twitter: @John_Burkel
• Legislative aide: Justin Brill – 651-296-5813

Local union affiliates

Education Minnesota Stephen/Argyle
President: Shawna Peterson
Email: shawnapeterson@sac.k12.mn.us
Field staff: Kevin Young
Email: Kevin.Young@edmn.org

Tracy

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Tracy school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Dr. Chad Anderson
District Email: andersonc@tracy.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 934 Pine St, Tracy, MN 56175-1710
Phone: 507-629-5513
Jody Bauer
Email: jody.bauer42@gmail.com
Phone: H: 507-734-2268 C: 507-828-4991 W: 507-476-4859
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Rod Benson
Email: rod.benson@chsinc.com
Phone: H: 507-629-4290 C: 507-829-6259 W: 507-629-3781
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Jay Fultz
Email: Jay.Fultz@gmail.com
Phone: H: 507-629-3845 C: 507-626-0841 W: 507-626-0841
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Ben Ludeman
Email: ludemanbr1@gmail.com
Phone: H: 507-629-3087 C: 507-626-0292 W: 507-626-0292
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Matt Surprenant
Email: mattsurp@gmail.com
Phone: H: 507-629-4745 C: 507-829-8700 C: 507-829-8700
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Nikki Swanson
Email: nicolejswsn@hotmail.com
Phone: H: 507-734-6735 C: 507-829-8922 W: 507-829-8922
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Ryan Verlinde
Term ends: 12/31/2026

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Tracy school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 15: Gary Dahms, R – Redwood Falls
Website
• Email: sen.gary.dahms@senate.mn

• Phone: 651-296-8138
• Facebook: sendahms
• Twitter: @sendahms
• Legislative aide: Wendy Haavisto – 651-296-3218
House District 15A: Chris Swedzinski, R – Ghent
Website
• Email: rep.chris.swedzinski@house.mn.gov

• Phone: 651-296-5374
• Facebook: chris.swedzinski
• Twitter: @chrisswedz
• Legislative aide: Caleb Jungling – 651-296-5529
House District 15B: Paul Torkelson, R – Hanska
Website
• Email: rep.paul.torkelson@house.mn.gov

• Phone: 651-296-9303
• Facebook: Paul-Torkelson-for-MN-State-Representative
• Twitter: @paul_torkelson
• Legislative aide: Allie Spellman – 651-296-5366
Senate District 21: Bill Weber, R – Luverne
Website
• Email: sen.bill.weber@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5650
• Facebook: SenBillWeber
• Twitter: @senatorweber
• Legislative aide: Lamont Pyykkonen – 651-296-5070
House District 21A: Joe Schomacker, R – Luverne
Website
• Email: rep.joe.schomacker@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-5505
• Facebook: jrschomacker
• Legislative aide: Jynell Boulka – 651-296-0640

Local union affiliates

Tracy Education Association
Phone: (507) 530-1609
President: Stephanie Kor
Email: kors@tracy.k12.mn.us
Field staff: Jim Schmidt
Email: Jim.Schmidt@edmn.org

Tri-County

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Tri-County school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: David Pace
District Email: pacdav@tricounty.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 303 Pembina Trail, PO Box 178, Karlstad, MN 56732
Phone: 218-436-2261
Holly Burkel
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Raeya Hanson
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Mark Koland
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Stephen Murray
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Karrah Oliver
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Darcy Olson
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Denise Sollund
Term ends: 12/31/2024

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Tri-County school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 1: Mark Johnson, R – East Grand Forks
Website
• Email: sen.mark.johnson@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5782
• Facebook: Senator.Mark.Johnson
• Twitter: @Senmarkjohnson
• Legislative aide: Rachel Bakke – 651-296-8660
House District 1A: John Burkel, R – Badger
Website
• Email: rep.john.burkel@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-9635
• Facebook: RepJohnBurkel
• Twitter: @John_Burkel
• Legislative aide: Justin Brill – 651-296-5813

Local union affiliates

Tri-County Education Association
President: Heidi Hanson
Email: tceaedmn@gmail.com
Field staff: Kevin Young
Email: Kevin.Young@edmn.org

Truman

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Truman school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Lisa Noren Shellum
District Email: shelluml@truman.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 401 E St S, PO Box 276, Truman, MN 56088
Phone: 507-776-2111 x3917
James Farnum
Email: farnumj@truman.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Maria Haler
Email: halerm@truman.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Paula Heckman
Email: heckmanp@truman.k12.mn.us
Phone: 507-219-0211
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Kenna Krahmer
Email: krahmerk@truman.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Jeff Nauman
Email: naumanj@truman.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Mike Pfeil
Email: pfeilm@truman.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Truman school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 21: Bill Weber, R – Luverne
Website
• Email: sen.bill.weber@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5650
• Facebook: SenBillWeber
• Twitter: @senatorweber
• Legislative aide: Lamont Pyykkonen – 651-296-5070
House District 21B: Marj Fogelman, R – Fulda
Website
• Email: rep.marj.fogelman@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-5373
• Facebook: MarjForHouse
• Legislative aide: Luke LeBrun – 651-296-9183
Senate District 22: Rich Draheim, R – Madison Lake
Website
• Email: sen.rich.draheim@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5558
• Facebook: rich.draheim
• Twitter: @SenatorDraheim
• Legislative aide: Tom Tschida – 651-296-1279
House District 22A: Bjorn Olson, R – Fairmont
Website
• Email: rep.bjorn.olson@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-3240
• Facebook: RepBjornOlson
• Twitter: @bjornolsonmn
• Legislative aide: Karl Morton Badger – 651-296-4305

Local union affiliates

Truman Education Association
President: James Utermarck
Email: utermarckj@truman.k12.mn.us
Field staff: Scott Allen
Email: Scott.Allen@edmn.org

Ulen-Hitterdal

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Ulen-Hitterdal school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Dustin Flaten
District Email: dflaten@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 27 2nd St NW, PO Box 389, Ulen, MN  56585
Phone: 218-596-1804
Mindy Bakke
Email: mbakke@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-596-8373
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Nolan Braseth
Email: nbraseth@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-596-8171
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Kathy Evenson
Email: kevenson@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-220-9907
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Donna Jacob
Email: djacob@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-962-3229
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Robert Klemetson
Email: rklemetson@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-596-8644
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Laura Tweten
Email: ltweten@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 701-412-6163
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Jennie Wibe-Bjerke
Email: jbjerke@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-962-3314
Term ends: 12/31/2026

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Ulen-Hitterdal school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 1: Mark Johnson, R – East Grand Forks
Website
• Email: sen.mark.johnson@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5782
• Facebook: Senator.Mark.Johnson
• Twitter: @Senmarkjohnson
• Legislative aide: Rachel Bakke – 651-296-8660
House District 1B: Debra Kiel, R – Crookston
Website
• Email: rep.deb.kiel@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-5091
• Facebook: RepDebKiel
• Legislative aide: Jean Cottington – 651-296-4999
Senate District 04: Robert Kupec, DFL – Moorhead
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Website
• Email: sen.robert.kupec@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-3205
• Facebook: rob.kupec
• Twitter: @robkupec
• Legislative aide: Tamara Grady – 651-296-3205
House District 04B: Jim Joy, R – Hawley
Website
• Email: rep.jim.joy@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-6829
• Facebook: RepJimJoy
• Twitter: @JimJoyMN
• Legislative aide: Nick Majerus – 651-296-8187

Local union affiliates

Ulen-Hitterdal Education Association
Phone: (701) 866-6954
President: Nicole Forsythe
Email: nforsythe21@gmail.com
Field staff: Blake Plankers
Email: Blake.Plankers@edmn.org

Underwood

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Underwood school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Jeff Wilson
District Email: jwilson@underwood.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 100 Southern Ave E, Underwood, MN 56586
Phone: 218-826-6101 x104
Jen Albjerg
Email: jalbjerg@underwood.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-731-2429
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Adam Baker
Email: abaker@underwood.k12.mn.us
Phone: 317-748-2640
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Rebekah Meder
Email: rmeder@underwood.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-589-7550
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Kyle Sem
Email: ksem@underwood.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-731-2719
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Chris Waltz
Email: cwaltz@underwood.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-739-8492
Term ends: 12/31/2026
John Wold
Email: jwold@underwood.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-826-6208
Term ends: 12/31/2024

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Underwood school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 9: Jordan Rasmusson, R – Fergus Falls
Website
• Email: sen.jordan.rasmusson@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-4875
• Facebook: rasmussonmn
• Twitter: @jordanrasmusson
• Legislative aide: Loren Dauer – 651-297-8070
House District 9A: Jeff Backer, R – Browns Valley
Website
• Email: rep.jeff.backer@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-4929
• Facebook: RepJeffBacker
• Twitter: @jeffbacker
• Legislative aide: Jacob Grundhauser – 651-296-0635
House District 9B: Tom Murphy, R – Underwood
Website
• Email: rep.tom.murphy@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-4946
• Facebook: TomMurphyforHouse
• Legislative aide: Diane Kerin – 651-296-9194

Local union affiliates

Underwood Education Association
Phone: (320) 287-0632
President: Desiree Frie
Email: dfrie@underwood.k12.mn.us
Field staff: Michelle Jensen
Email: Michelle.Jensen@edmn.org

Triton

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Triton school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Craig Schlichting
District Email: schlich@triton.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 813 West Hwy St, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Phone: 507-418-7530
Duane Bartel
Email: dbartel@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Brian Ginder
Email: bginder@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Lloyd Henslin Jr
Email: lhenslin@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Dale Jensen
Email: djensen@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Jim Jensen
Email: jjensen@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Wendy Kenworthy
Email: wkenworthy@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Rebecca Knutson
Email: rknutson@triton.k12.mn.us
Term ends: 12/31/2024

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Triton school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 19: John Jasinski, R – Faribault
Website
• Email: sen.john.jasinski@senate.mn

• Phone: 651-296-0284
• Facebook: SenatorJohnJasinski
• Twitter: @senatorjasinski
• Legislative aide: Dom Lonetti – 651-296-9457
House District 19A: Brian Daniels, R – Faribault
Website
• Email: rep.brian.daniels@house.mn.gov

• Phone: 651-296-8237
• Facebook: RepBrianDaniels
• Twitter: @BrianDanielsMN
• Legislative aide: Karl Morton Badger – 651-296-4305
House District 19B: John Petersburg, R – Waseca
Website
• Email: rep.john.petersburg@house.mn.gov

• Phone: 651-296-5368
• Facebook: RepJohnPetersburg
• Twitter: @JPetersburgMN
• Legislative aide: Anne Larson – 651-296-5884
Senate District 23: Gene Dornink, R – Brownsdale
Website
• Email: sen.gene.dornink@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5240
• Facebook: SenatorGeneDornink
• Twitter: @genedornink
• Legislative aide: Greg Marcus – 651-296-9248
House District 23A: Peggy Bennett, R – Albert Lea
Website
• Email: rep.peggy.bennett@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-8216
• Facebook: reppeggybennett
• Twitter: @peggyabennett
• Legislative aide: Matthew Noonan – 651-296-5494
Senate District 24: Carla Nelson, R – Rochester
Website
• Email: sen.carla.nelson@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-4848
• Facebook: SenatorCarlaNelson
• Twitter: @CarlaNelsonMN
• Legislative aide: Madeline Hoy – 651-296-5956
House District 24A: Duane Quam, R – Byron
Website
• Email: rep.duane.quam@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-9236
• Facebook: RepDuaneQuam
• Twitter: @drquam
• Legislative aide: Rebecca Reiners – 651-296-5398

Local union affiliates

Triton Education Association
Phone: (507) 398-7769
President: Allison Horejsi
Email: ahorejsi@triton.k12.mn.us
Field staff: Bret Behnke
Email: Bret.Behnke@edmn.org
Education Minnesota Triton School Employees
Phone: (507) 696-9617
President: Jill Roussopoulos
Email: jroussopoulos@triton.k12.mn.us
Field staff: Bret Behnke
Email: Bret.Behnke@edmn.org

United South Central

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the United South Central school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Keith Fleming
District Email: kfleming@unitedsouthcentral.org
Mailing Address: 600 11th St SW, PO Box 312, Wells, MN 56097
Phone: 507-553-3134
Diana Brooks
Email: dbrooks@unitedsouthcentral.org
Phone: 507-473-3840
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Katie Hanson
Email: khanson@unitedsouthcentral.org
Phone: 612-532-0948
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Brad Heggen
Email: bheggen@unitedsouthcentral.org
Phone: 507-525-3031
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Chris Lutteke
Email: clutteke@unitedsouthcentral.org
Phone: 507-525-3861
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Mike Schrader
Email: mschrader@unitedsouthcentral.org
Phone: 507-380-4930
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Brittany Voigt
Email: bvoigt@unitedsouthcentral.org
Phone: 651-895-9709
Term ends: 12/31/2026

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the United South Central school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 23: Gene Dornink, R – Brownsdale
Website
• Email: sen.gene.dornink@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-5240
• Facebook: SenatorGeneDornink
• Twitter: @genedornink
• Legislative aide: Greg Marcus – 651-296-9248
House District 23A: Peggy Bennett, R – Albert Lea
Website
• Email: rep.peggy.bennett@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-8216
• Facebook: reppeggybennett
• Twitter: @peggyabennett
• Legislative aide: Matthew Noonan – 651-296-5494

Local union affiliates

United South Central Education Association
Phone: (507) 874-3973
President: Stephanie Soost
Email: ssoost@unitedsouthcentral.org
Field staff: Brian Triplett
Email: Brian.Triplett@edmn.org
United South Central-ESP
President: Michelle Gottberg
Email: mgottberg85@gmail.com
Field staff: Brian Triplett
Email: Brian.Triplett@edmn.org

Upsala

School board

Below is a list of school board members for the Upsala school district. Please visit the district for more information and for the official list of school board members.
Superintendent: Vern Capelle
District Email: vcapelle@upsala.k12.mn.us
Mailing Address: 415 S Main St, Upsala, MN 56384
Phone: 320-573-2174 x105
Brittany Harren
Term ends: 12/31/2024
Mike Klasen
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Dean Peterson
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Stephen Roerick
Term ends: 12/31/2024
James Warga
Term ends: 12/31/2026
Marvin Wensmann
Term ends: 12/31/2024

Your legislators

Below is a list of state elected officials who represent the Upsala school district. Not sure who represents you? Visit the State of Minnesota’s legislator finder and enter your address to find out what district you are in.
Senate District 5: Paul Utke, R – Park Rapids
Website
• Email: sen.paul.utke@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-9651
• Facebook: SenatorPaulUtke
• Twitter: @senutke
• Legislative aide: Bryce Hingst – 651-296-4196
House District 5B: Mike Wiener, R – Long Prairie
Website
• Email: rep.mike.wiener@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-4293
• Facebook: profile.php?id=100079127944448
• Twitter: @None
• Legislative aide: Luke LeBrun – 651-296-9183
Senate District 10: Nathan Wesenberg, R – Little Falls
Website
• Email: sen.nathan.wesenberg@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-4913
• Facebook: NathanWesenbergforsenate
• Legislative aide: Andy Larson – 651-296-4839
House District 10B: Isaac Schultz, R – Elmdale Township
Website
• Email: rep.isaac.schultz@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-6746
• Facebook: IsaacSchultzMN
• Twitter: @ImSchultz
• Legislative aide: Meagan Kobe – 651-296-4119
Senate District 13: Jeff Howe, R – Rockville
Website
• Email: sen.jeff.howe@senate.mn
• Phone: 651-296-2084
• Facebook: SenatorJeffHowe
• Twitter: @jeffhowemn
• Legislative aide: Nicole Warrick – 651-296-7136
House District 13A: Lisa Demuth, R – Cold Spring
Website
• Email: rep.lisa.demuth@house.mn.gov
• Phone: 651-296-4373
• Facebook: RepLisaDemuth
• Twitter: @lisademuthmn
• Legislative aide: Greta Donat – 651-296-9115

Local union affiliates

Upsala Education Association
Phone: (320) 584-5077
President: Jennifer Henry
Email: ueaprez@gmail.com
Field staff: Jodi Meyer
Email: Jodi.Meyer@edmn.org