Board of Trustees

The nine members of the Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees are voluntarily elected by the public for four-year terms. The Board of Trustees sets policy for the College and hires and evaluates the president. The local control of the Board ensures that NICC serves the needs of its communities.

Jim Anderson Headshot

Jim Anderson, Chair
Decorah, IA
Term Expires: 2023
Contact: jimatty@hotmail.com
School Districts: Howard Winneshiek, Decorah

Larry Blatz Headshot

Larry Blatz
Dubuque, IA
Term Expires: 2023
Contact: larryblatz@gmail.com
School District: Dubuque Community

John Finley headshot

John Finley
Elkader, IA
Term Expires: 2023
Contact: finleys@alpinecom.net
School Districts: MFL MarMac, Central, Clayton Ridge, Edgewood-Colesburg, Maquoketa Valley, Dubuque Community

Kathy Gunderson headshot

Kathy Gunderson
Postville, IA
Term Expires: 2025
Contact: kgundcpa@gmail.com
School Districts: Turkey Valley, South Winneshiek, Postville, Allamakee, Eastern Allamakee

Gary McAndrew

Gary McAndrew
Peosta, IA
Term Expires: 2025
Contact: gary@mcandrewsearch.com
School Districts: Western Dubuque

Sue Runyon Headshot

Sue Runyon
Fayette, IA
Contact: srunyonmath@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2025
School Districts: Riceville, New Hampton, North Fayette Valley, West Central

Bob Shafer

Bob Shafer, Vice Chair
Dubuque, IA
Term Expires: 2025
Contact: bobshafer71@gmail.com
School District: Dubuque Community

Dean Sherman

Dean Sherman
Manchester, IA
Term Expires: 2025
Contact: deansherman@iowatelecom.net
School Districts: Oelwein, Starmont, West Delaware

Daniel White

Daniel White
Dubuque, IA
Term Expires: 2023
Contact: 563.556.1154
School District: Dubuque Community