NEW Cooperative Inc
Greater Iowa Chapter
Chris Blair is the western district manager at New Cooperative, Inc., Pomeroy, Iowa. He has been a GEAPS member since 2007. He was elected to serve as a director in 2015 and became an officer in 2021. Blair chairs the Executive Committee and he is also a member of the Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee.
Julia Kloehn, CAEInterim Executive Director
Julia oversees GEAPS general operations management with roles in team management, technology, finance, human resources and chapter relations. Julia joined the GEAPS staff team in 2007.
Adrianne Fjerstad-Miller, CEMConference & Expo Director
Adrianne manages planning and production of GEAPS conferences and tradeshows. She also serves as staff liaison to the Exchange Futures Committee and oversees media kit sales. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2007.
Brittany Labatt, CEMSales and Conference Manager
Brittany manages the Expo booth sales and sponsorship programs. Brittany also manages special events at GEAPS Exchange. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2014.
Jim LenzDirector of Training and Education
James manages GEAPS’ training and educational programs. He is the lead staff liaison to the GEAPS Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee. He joined the GEAPS staff team in 2022.
Patsy LeeProfessional Development Support Associate
Patsy manages student engagement with GEAPS’ distance education program. She also supports the Exchange Educational Programming Committee. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2021.
Deb MostMember and Chapter Manager
Deb manages GEAPS’ membership and chapter development and serves as the staff liaison to the Membership and Chapter Resource Committees. She also manages GEAPS’ database technology and integrations as well as and the Safety Award Program. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2014.
Krissy OhnstadMarketing Specialist
Krissy manages marketing strategy and supports the team’s marketing efforts. She handles a variety of projects including website development, social media and campaign execution. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2021.
Betsy Polis, CMPSenior Project Manager
Betsy manages execution and growth of member services programs including virtual services and continuing education programs. Betsy also serves as staff liaison to the Exchange Education Planning Committee. She joined the GEAPS staff team in 2011.