Board of Directors
KOOTASCA Community Action is lead by a passionate group of Board members. They live and work in Itasca and Koochiching Counties, are committed to serving the bests interests of the community, and provide core leadership and strategic direction for KOOTASCA.
As a Community Action Agency, KOOTASCA Community Action is governed by a tripartite board system that is composed of one-third representation from low-income individuals and representatives democratically elected by their peers, one-third representation from elected officials holding public office, and one-third representation from the private sector.
To apply for a position on the KOOTASCA Board of Directors, please complete and submit an Application for Appointment to the Board of Directors.

Rick Blake – Board Chair
Itasca County Private Representative

Molly French – Vice-Chair
Koochiching County Private Representative

Mona Johnson- Treasurer
Koochiching County Private Representative

Dee B. – Secretary
Itasca County Policy Council Consumer Representative

Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch
Koochiching County Public Representative

Steve Winkelman
Koochiching County Consumer Representative

Leann Landrus
Itasca County Private Representative

Obed Matus
Itasca County Private Representative

Charlene Waldron
Itasca County Consumer Representative

Deb Krueth
Itasca County Consumer Representative

Cory Smith
Itasca County Public Representative

Austin Rohling
Itasca County Public Representative

Pete Kalar
Koochiching County Public Representative

Ricky Roche
Koochiching County Public Representative

Valarie Winkelman
Koochiching County Policy Council Consumer Representative