Board Members

Meet the WACC CEO Board Members

  • Josh Johnson
    Advisory Member
    Organization:
    Whiteside Area Career Center
    Title: Director

  • Stacey Colledge
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Dixon Chamber of Commerce
    Title: Executive Director

  • Emily Zimmerman
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Small Business Development Center

  • Chris Tennyson
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties ROE
    Title: Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools

  • Nik Jakobs
    Past Chair
    Organization:
    Jakobs Brothers Farms
    Title: Partner

  • Deb Trancoso
    Secretary
    Organization:
    BorgWarner

  • Julie Jacobs
    Treasurer
    Organization:
    Blackhawk Hills Regional Council
    Title: Office Manager

  • John Gvozdjak
    Chair
    Organization:
    Frantz Manufacturing
    Title: President

  • Deana Jones
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Title: Staffing and Training Manager

  • Debbi Kelly
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Newman Catholic High School
    Title: Counselor

  • Gary Sandrock
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Sandrock Farms
    Title: Owner

  • Jamie Leech
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Rock Falls High School
    Title: Counselor

  • Margo Empen
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Dixon Public School District 170
    Title: Superintendent

  • Sandi Baylor-Schmidt
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Sterling CGH Medical Center
    Title: Director of HR

  • Jerry Binder
    Advisory Member
    Organization:
    Whiteside Area Career Center
    Title: Director of Program Development