Board Members

Our Board Looks at the Big Picture. 

The Foundation is comprised of a board with a deep committment to the community and an extensive amount of leadership experience that ensures its continual growth. It is operated independently from, but in cooperation with, the College Community School District. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees from school district residents who play a key role in the strong organizational structure and success of The Foundation. Our charter allows for a maximum of 35 board members.

Board Members

The board elects its officers, President, Vice President and Committee Chairs. The board currently employs two part-time paid staff members, an Executive Director and an Operations Manager. Board members come from many backgrounds including homemakers, business leaders and owners, teachers, financial and legal professionals and farmers. The foundation also recognizes its Charter and Emeritus Board Members. 


Board Members and Committees (Committee chairs are identified with an *, Names in parentheses are former board members)

 

Officers

  • Tyler Tjelmeland - President
  • Julie Kelly-Molander - Past President
  • Steve Howes - Past President
  • Randy Rumery - Executive Director
    Alicia Tjelmeland - Operations Manager

Board Members

  • Erica Albaugh (2025)
  • Jonathan Doerrfeld (2025)
  • Vanessa Duerksen (2022)
  • Debbie Erenberger-Rudd (2021)
  • Tony Gaiffe (2016)
  • Bill Grabe Jr. (2018)
  • Joslin Hanna (2023)
  • Steve Howes (1998)
  • Julie Kelly-Molander (2009)
  • Cody Lucky (2025)
  • Mark Matson (2016)
  • Kristi Nove (2012)
  • Ron Rausch (2022)
  • David Thielen (2025)
  • Tyler Tjelmeland (2020)
  • Erikka Vosmek (2018)

Business Advisory Council

  • Steve Howes*
  • Tyler Tjelmeland

Endowment

  • Frank Becicka*
  • Steve Howes
  • Tony Gaiffe

Allocations

  • Tony Gaiffe*

Events

  • Julie Kelly-Molander*
  • Debbie Erenberger-Rudd*
  • Mark Matson*
  • Kristi Nove
  • Bill Grabe Jr.
  • Ron Rausch
  • Erikka Vosmek
  • Joslin Hanna
  • David Thielen
  • Cody Lucky
  • Erica Albaugh
  • Jonathan Doerrfeld
  • David Thielen

Emeritus Board Members:

  • Nate Flatgard
  • Bill Grabe, Sr.
  • Dwight Hughes, Jr.
  • Tom Hughes
  • Marilyn Miller
  • Dan Seda
  • Joyce Anderson
  • Jim Hodina
  • Julie Lins
  • Al Schlettler

Charter Board Members:

  • John Anderson, Jr.
  • Elmer Grissel
  • Jack Hays
  • Norm Humble
  • Jim Macek
  • Sherry Pipkin
  • Donna Richardson
  • George Chadima
  • Steve Gustafson
  • Dwight Hughes, Jr.
  • Robert Krob
  • Peggy Noce
  • Jim Powers

Events

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Contact

Prairie School Foundation
401 76th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-7034
Phone: (319) 848-5200 Ext. 2019

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