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

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Molly French – Vice-Chair

Koochiching County Private Representative

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Mona Johnson- Treasurer

Koochiching County Private Representative

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Dee B. – Secretary

Itasca County Policy Council Consumer Representative

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Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch

Koochiching County Public Representative

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Steve Winkelman

Koochiching County Consumer Representative

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Mary Jo Wimmer

Itasca County Private Representative

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Obed Matus

Itasca County Private Representative

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Charlene Waldron

Itasca County Consumer Representative

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Deb Krueth

Itasca County Consumer Representative

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Itasca County Public Representative

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Itasca County Public Representative

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Koochiching County Public Representative

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Koochiching County Public Representative

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Koochiching County Policy Council Consumer Representative

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