The Dubuque County Early Childhood Board (DCEC), a nonprofit organization that supports children age birth to five, announced the following 2017 roster of members appointed to serve. All members are citizens of this county and will work together to build collaboration and quality programs that assist families of young children.

Board of Directors

• Gina Blean, Parent/Citizen, Unified Therapy Services
• Amy Cameron, Citizen, Hospice of Dubuque
• Kris Croatt, Citizen, Retired
• Kim Glaser, Health/Citizen, City of Dubuque
• Jim Guentherman, Faith/Citizen, Lutheran Services in Iowa
• Dan Huss, Citizen, American Trust
• Kevin Lynch, City Council, Net-Smart
• Linda Martin, Education/Citizen, Western Dubuque School District
• Michelle Milbert-Parsons, Human Services/Citizen, Dept. of Human Services
• Nick Patrum, Business/Citizen, Dubuque Bank & Trust
• Angela Petsche, Health/Citizen, Crescent Community Health Center
• Brian Recker, Citizen, City of Dubuque
• Joel Reicks, Citizen, JR Counseling
• Cindy Steffens, Education/Citizen, Dubuque Community School District
• Don Vrotsos, Justice System/Citizen, Retired
• Ashley Weber, Citizen, Overhead Doors
• Jay Wickham, Board of Supervisors, StartUp Dubuque

New Officers

• Nick Patrum, Chair
• Angela Petsche, Vice Chair

For more information on becoming a board member or learning about other ways to support early childhood in this community, contact Dubuque County Early Childhood at (563) 588-1620.