Our Staff

OUR STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Karla Weeks,has been with the Chapter since July 1999. Karla served as the Chapters Health & Safety Services Coordinator from July 1999 to October 1st 2005 when she accepted the appointment as Executive Director. Contact Karla at karlaarc@lisco.com.
Contact Deb at redcross@lisco.com.	SERVICES COORDINATOR Debra Oqren RN, she started working on July 1, 2002. Debra teaches CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens classes for the workplace and community. Debra is also a DAT team member , responding to local and national disasters and teaches Disaster Classes. She is the Southern Prairie CISM Team Coordinator, serves on the CISM State Network and works with the Enduring Families Program for the Iowa National Guard.
HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Amanda Cale, Chapter Instructor. She started working with this chapter in August of 2007. Amanda teaches CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety Classes for the Chapter. Amanda is also a volunteer with the DAT team and she responds to house fires, flooding emergencies, and any other disaster we might encounter. Amanda has a background in Firefighting and EMS.	Contact Amanda at amandaarc@lisco.com
Volunteer Staff
Marion Shephard has been a volunteer for the chapter for over 20 years. She serves as chapter receptionist, disaster services volunteer and jack of all trades. She is in the office almost every day rain or shine.

Linda Fine is Disaster Services support. She has been with the chapter for 20 years. Linda responds to local disasters, providing logistical and data support for the chapter. She is an awesome cook and is always ready to assist in making Chapter party and dinner plans.