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.
2021-22 Committee Assignments
Head of School Evaluation (HSEC) Committee:
Peter Germann—Chair
Brandon Mellett—Acting HOS
Mike Brocker
Robin Maynard
Kathryn Nash
Brett Lily
Finance Committee:
Don Cooper, Chair
Matt Baur
Todd Frazier
Alex Haak
Kelvin Kaemingk
Jason Kane, NLA Finance Director
Jim Leske
Paul Maynard
Brandon Mellett, Acting HOS
Paul Rudeen
Trustee Committee:
Kristen Bryant, Chair
Wendy Dodds
Dave Meier
Brandon Mellett, Acting HOS
Michelle Schumacher
Jen Willaert
Development Committee:
Steve Hamill – Committee Chair
Tyler Schelhaas – Committee Vice Chair
Steve Nathe – Committee Secretary
Jason Kane – Committee Treasurer
John Horner, Jr.
Leslie Kuckler
Troy Pearson
Melissa Porter
Missy Wolf
Spiritual Development Committee
Alan Bach
Ian Bronson
Christine DeBoer
Matt Engstrom
Todd George, Chair
Brett Lilly
Grant Lilly
Robin Maynard
Brandon Mellett, Acting HOS
Dr. Brian Schrader
Nancy Washburn
New Life Education Foundation Members:
Steve Hamill—Committee Chair
John Horner, Jr.
Jason Kane—Committee Treasurer
Leslie Kuckler
Brandon Mellett—Acting HOS
Steve Nathe—Committee Secretary
Troy Pearson—NLAEF Executive Director
Melissa Porter—Foundation President
Tyler Schelhaas—Committee Vice Chair