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

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)