ICA Executive Board

The board has a diverse and rich background of employment in management, sales, finance and education. The executive director serves at the pleasure of the executive board. She brings to this position technology skills and a business background. She has a known presence in the communities having served the City of Minnetonka as a planning commissioner and is currently an elected official on the Minnetonka School Board.

 

The ICA executive board maintains its non-profit status by developing policies, plans and procedures for the staff to implement. Strategic planning, visioning and goal setting are all utilized by the executive board to complete their work. In regard to items of statutory interest the executive board: meets annual standards of the Charity Review Board, authorizes an annual outside audit by a licensed CPA firm, files a financial 990, submits an annual application to the state for maintenance of 501c3 status, and adheres to TEFAP and FEMA standards.

 

Joan Ahrens
Kathryn Benhardus, President
Sheila Barbetta                                                                                                            Donna Duchene
Steve Fredericksen
Ron Kamps
Eric Lunde
Darlene Meixell, Secretary
Dennis RaDue, Treasurer
Helen Von Grossmann

ICA Staff                                                              Cathy Maes, Executive Director email
Liz Scaman, Manager email
Rick Len, Food Room Manager email
Mark Saufferer, Food Room Manager email
Fran Gustafson, Grant Writer email
Rachel Bean, Case Manager email
Jessie Billiet, Case Manager email
Shirley Buehler, Special Projects email
Patti Sinykin, Special Projects email
Sydney Wolf, Special Project Intern email
Sheryl Stauss, Holiday Giving email

 

Volunteers

ICA relies heavily on volunteers to help advance and accomplish its goals and mission.  Individuals, families and various social groups provide vital assistance every day by greeting clients, receiving, sorting, packaging, distributing food, helping to run our programs and also assisting at special events.  The participation of our dedicated volunteers is critical to the success of our organization.

 

Service Partners

ICA enjoys very beneficial partnerships with many businesses, civic organizations and schools in our service area.  They provide financial and in-kind donations, volunteers, and logistical help.  We are currently seeking to increase our presence in our service communities.