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 Speech-Language Assistant 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) 
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