Governance/Board
Governing Council
The NLA Governing Council is the governing body authorized by the Elder Board of New Life Church to develop strategic plans and oversight of NLA. Its role is to ensure the long-term viability and stability of NLA and to monitor the efforts of Academy leadership on living up to its mission, values and vision.
Mike Brocker
Chairman
Jim Kirkwood
Vice Chairman
Todd George
Secretary
Todd Frazier
Treasurer
Kristen Bryant
Danette Bucsko
Keith Freeburg
Peter Germann
Clark Gilbert
Robin Maynard
David Meier
Nancy Moore
Kathryn Nash
Michelle Schumacher
2018-19 Committee Assignments
HSEC Committee:
Peter Germann, Chair
Mike Brocker
Clark Gilbert, HOS
Jim Kirkwood
Robin Maynard
Nancy Moore
Kathryn Nash
Finance Committee:
Todd Frazier, Chair
Matt Baur
Todd Breiholz
Danette Bucsko
Bart Fischer
Clark Gilbert, HOS
Carol Peterfeso
Paul Rudeen
Tyler Schelhaas
Trustee Committee:
David Meier, Chair
Kristen Bryant
Wendy Dodds
Susan Frazier
Keith Freeburg
Clark Gilbert, HOS
Development Committee:
Michelle Schumacher, Chair
Don Cooper
Todd George
Clark Gilbert, HOS
Steve Hamill
John Horner, Jr.
Tyler Schelhaas
Craig Schmalz
Jay Thompson
Joint Master Planning Committee
Jim Kirkwood, Chair
David Atwell
Steve Elliott
Keith Freeburg
Todd George
Clark Gilbert, HOS
Carrie Leske
Robin Maynard
Dave Meier
Michelle Schumacher
Craig Schmalz
Spiritual Development Committee
Todd George, Chair
Lynn Atkinson
Mike Brocker
Christine DeBoer
Matt Engstrom
Clark Gilbert, HOS
Dawn Kroohn
Brett Lilly
Joanna Richter
Becky Welander
New Life Education Foundation Members:
President:Michelle Schumacher
Vice President: Steve Hamill
Secretary: Todd George
Treasurer: Future Director of Finance
Executive Director: Craig Schmalz
Head of School: Clark Gilbert
Don Cooper
John Horner, Jr
Tyler Schelhaas
Jay Thompson
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