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JEI Board of Directors

Meet the awesome board members who are working to provide resources to students and educators around the state of Iowa.

Executive Board

Chris Strohmaier

President

Steve Shanley

Vice-President

Ryan Meyer

President-Elect

Jennifer Tiede

Secretary

Kelli Swehla

Past President

Jeff Robilliard

Treasurer

Advisory Board

Ryan Meyer

Middle School
Combo Coordinator

Elizabeth Hand

Media

Steve Shanley

Mentorship

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Reagan Garza
& Mary Pohlmann

Vocal Jazz Affairs

Kelli Swehla

Website

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Jennifer Tiede

Marketing-Advertising

Past Presidents

2008-2010: Steve Shanley

2010-2012: Rod Pierson

2012-2014: Chris Merz

2014-2016: Kyle Engelhardt

2016-2017: Steve Shanley

2017-2019: Mary Crandell

2019-2021: Dennis Green

2021-2023: Kelly Weber

2023-2025: Kelli Swehla

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Past Vice Presidents

2008-2010: Pat Kearney

2010-present: Steve Shanley

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Past Secretaries

2008-2014: Jeff Schafer

2014-present: Jen Tiede

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Past Treasurers

2008-2014: Myron Peterson

2014-present: Jeff Robilliard

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