Board Members

Meet the WACC CEO Board Members

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

  • Doug Gamm
    Vice Chair
    Organization:
    North American Sales, Oxbo International
    Title: Director

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

  • John Gvozdjak
    Past 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

  • Jim Prombo
    Board Member
    Organization:
    Morrison Institute of Technology
    Title: Career Placement Coordinator

  • Jim Keenan
    Board Member
    Organization:
    COUNTRY Financial
    Title: Agent

  • 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