Administrative Cabinet
The administrative cabinet serves in an advisory role to the president, fostering collaboration and alignment across all areas of Northeast Iowa Community College. Bringing together expertise from every function of the College, the cabinet provides an informed, integrated perspective that supports key decisions. This leadership team ensures clear communication, consistency, and a unified direction in advancing the College’s mission and vision.

Dave Dahms
President

Anna Berns
Executive Director of Advancement
- Email: bernsan@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1218

Amy Gaffney
Vice President of Student Services
- Email: gaffneya@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1125

Heather Groth
Executive Assistant to the President and Board Secretary
- Email: grothh@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1145

Shea Herbst
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
- Email: herbstsh@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2296

Amy Lasack
Vice President of Business and Community Solutions
- Email: lasacka@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 3160

Connie Kuennen
Executive Director of Human Resources
- Email: kuennenc@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1300

Kathleen Nacos-Burds
Vice President of Teaching and Learning
- Email: nacos-burdsk@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2135

Lexi Wagner
Vice President of Finance & Administration
- Email: wagnerl@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 1146