Agency Leadership

Northwest AEA employs approximately 270 employees who provide services to schools and families throughout Northwest Iowa. This passionate staff is led by:

Seth Piro

Chief Administrator

Jerome Schaefer Executive Director of HR & Engagement
Julie Klein Business Manager

Shari Blake

Director, West Region (rural LEAs)

Ryan Dumkrieger

Director, North Region

Cathy Heizelman

Director, East Region

Sara Klingensmith

Director, West Region (Sioux City K-5 and non-publics)

Sue Moran

Director of Early Childhood Services

Bradey Malloy

Director of IT

Faye Holsing Iowa IDEA Coordinator

Molly Holtz

Sign Language Interpreter Supervisor

Sherri Wing

Administrative Assistant to the Chief and HR & Engagement, Board Secretary

Teresa Emge

President, Associate Professional Staff Association (APSA)

Beth Tisher

President, Professional Staff Association (PSA)