Staff
Contact SAI staff at 515-267-1115 or by using the emails links below:
Executive Director - Dr. Roark Horn
- Serves as chief executive officer for the association
- Sits on Executive Committee and Representative Council as ex-officio, non-voting member
- Acts as liaison to AASA, NAESP, NASSP
- Serves as SAI spokesperson
Communications Director - Tracy Harms
- Edits SAI Report monthly newsletter
- Directs external communications, including website and social media
- Coordinates Administrator of the Year program
- Provides technology support
Finance Director - Cyndi Petersen
- Oversees association finance and facilities
- Handles all aspects of membership
- Processes event registrations
- Issues relicensure credit transcripts
Government Relations Director - Dr. David Wilkerson
- Lobbies the General Assembly and other entities on behalf of the association
- Communicates with membership on legislative issues
- Collaborates with education organizations and other state and national agencies
- Speaks at District Meetings and other SAI events
Legal Services Director - Matt Carver, J.D.
- Serves as the association’s legal officer
- Provides legal guidance to SAI members
- Speaks at Annual Conference, Legal Labs and District Meetings
- Represents SAI on the IPERS Benefits Advisory Committee
Professional Learning Director - Dr. Dana Schon
- Coordinates and oversees all aspects of the association’s professional learning
- Develops and oversees Mentoring & Induction program
- Conducts professional learning workshops and speaks at District Meetings
- Leads stakeholder group preparing for implementation of new Standards for School Leaders
Program Assistant - Debbie Wrenn
- Manages Annual Conference Exhibits
- Supports Executive Committee and Representative Council
- Supports Legislative Committee
- Serves as first contact for members and guests
Program Coordinator - Amy Swanson
- Assists with the coordination of Mentoring & Induction Program
- Assists with the oversight and planning of professional learning opportunities
- Supports District Meetings
- Supports Executive Leaders
Also providing member support
CatchLife Program Director - Rick Schupbach
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