Your AEA Leadership

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

Dr. Dan Cox, Chief Administrator

Katy Evenson, Executive Director of Educational Services, Media & Technology

Seth Piro, Executive Director of Special Education

Jodi Ryan, Executive Director of Finance

Jerome Schaefer, Executive Director of Human Resources & Engagement

Important contacts

Staff Directory
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Daniel Cox

Chief Administrator

712-222-6001 Email Daniel Cox
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Katherine Evenson

Exec. Dir. of Educational Services, Media, & Tech

712-222-6019 Email Katherine Evenson
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Seth Piro

Executive Director of Special Education

712-222-6011 Email Seth Piro
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Jodi Ryan

Executive Director of Finance

712-222-6304 Email Jodi Ryan
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Jerome Schaefer

Executive Director of Human Resources & Engagement

712-222-6114 Email Jerome Schaefer