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.

Kathryn Benhardus, President                                                                                                      
Paul Bourgeois, Treasurer
Dave Briscoe
Mercy Das-Sulc
Dale Feste
Ron Kamps, Vice President
Katherine Lewis
Eric Lunde
Darlene Meixell, Secretary
Steve Pieh
Jo Simmons
 

ICA Staff                                           
Cathy Maes, Executive Director
Jayson Palm, Associate Director 
Rick Len, Food Room Manager
Mark Saufferer, Food Room Manager
Michael Tobin, Food Room Manager
Staci Martin, Food Room Manager/Volunteer Coordinator 
Jessie Billiet, Case Manager
Pat Gau, Case Manager
Shirley Buehler, Special Projects
Patti Sinykin, Special Projects
Sheryl Stauss, Data Specialist 
Karen Truex, Accounting/Grant Writer
Kerri Knight Simafranca, Job Coach
James Ford, Food Support Outreach
Ann Beuch, BRCC Coordinator 
 

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.