During its Annual Meeting & Expo held in Des Moines March 28-30, 2022, the Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA) recognized 12 members for successfully completing the ICA Leadership Academy.  The 2021-2022 Leadership Academy graduates include:

• Marcie Boerner, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
• Brittany Bonnicksen, Iowa Communications Alliance
• Ray Fear, Farmtel Communications
• Jeremy Gugel, Kalona Cooperative Technology Association
• Andrea Hansen, Butler-Bremer Communications
• Steve Hanson, Northeast Iowa Telephone Company
• Lisa Koerselman, Premier Communications
• Mary Phillips, Minerva Valley Companies
• Dominic Schnell, Northwest Communications
• Kayla Sperfslage, Cascade Communications Company
• Angie Thompson, Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
• Matt Tippett, Mahaska Communication Group

These individuals were selected through a competitive application process to participate in the ICA Leadership Academy.  The program is designed for those who desire to further their personal leadership skills and prepare themselves to take the next step into a leadership role with their company or the Iowa Communications Alliance.  Through the Leadership Academy, participants meet several times between October and March and participate in workshops, networking events, and service opportunities.   Topics covered through the Leadership Academy include personality traits and profiles, human resources basics, building successful teams, public speaking, strategic thinking, and time management.  Participants are also introduced to leadership opportunities within the ICA by sitting in on committee meetings and board meetings. 

Marcie Boerner Elected President of Iowa Communication Alliance

Marcie Boerner, COO of Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, has been elected to serve as Board President of the Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA).