Board Members

Meet the WACC CEO Board Members

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

  • Deb Trancoso
    Secretary
    Organization:
    BorgWarner
    Title: Senior Engineering Coordinator

  • Shane Brown
    Board Member
    Organization:
    CGH Medical Center
    Title: Vice President, Physician Services

  • Margo Empen
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Dixon Public Schools
    Title: Superintendent

  • Jeremy Englund
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street
    Title: Executive Director

  • Jennifer Heintzelman
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Sauk Valley Media
    Title: General Manager

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

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

  • Joshua Knie
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Knie Appliance
    Title: Manager

  • Michael Lindy
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Ashton Franklin Center CUSD #275
    Title: Superintendent

  • Kris Noble
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
    Title: Executive Director

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

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

  • Joshua Johnson
    Administrative Agent Representative
    Organization:
    Whiteside Area Career Center
    Title: Director