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West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. operates under the direction of Stephen F. Nagle, Executive Director, and through its Management Team.
Steve Nagle, Executive Director
Steve is the Executive Director of West Central Minnesota Community Action, Inc. He has served WCMCA since 1998, but has worked in the Community Action network for over 25 years beginning as an outreach worker. As Executive Director, Steve directly supervises the project managers and represents the agency to governmental units and funding sources and reports directly to the WCMCA Board of Directors.
Steve is past chair of the Minnesota Community Action Association and is active in statewide initiatives. He has been active in housing efforts and has worked closely with Habitat for Humanity.
Steve graduated from Mankato State University in 1974 with a teaching degree, and from Moorhead State University in 1990 with a Masters Degree in Public and Human Service Administration.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 117
Toll Free: 1-800-492-4805
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6174
E-Mail: stephenn@wcmca.org
Valerie Arnquist, Head Start Director
Responsible for managing the Head Start Program that is a comprehensive child development program designed for young children and their families in the areas of health, nutrition, social service, parent involvement, and education. The program is designed to serve low-income children and their families. Some children with special needs may be enrolled regardless of income.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 109
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6177
E-Mail: vala@wcmca.org
Valerie's main office staff can be reached as follows:
- Mary Rolf, HS Supervisor, Ext. 123, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6188
- Marilyn Leraas, HS Supervisor, Ext. 105, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6179
- Deb Henry, HS Supervisor, Ext. 126, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6186
- Connie Bye, HS Health Coordinator, Ext. 125, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6187
- Stephanie Walker, HS Systems Specialist, Ext. 149, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6192
- Bonnie Fabian, HS Program Assistant, Ext. 102
- Julie Dahlen, HS Data Entry, Ext. 127
Becky Belmont, Energy/Weatherization Director
Responsible for the Energy Assistance, Energy Related Repair, Crisis, Home Weatherization, and Otter Tail Power and Reliant Energy Conservation Improvement Programs (CIPs). These programs assist low-income households with financial help to pay energy costs, provide heating related repairs for emergencies, and provide one-time weatherization grants to reduce home heating costs.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 104
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6171
E-Mail: beckyb@wcmca.org
Becky's staff can be reached as follows:
- Diane Bender, EAP Intake, Ext. 148
- Dwaine Haraldson, EAP Intake, Ext. 121
- Barb Keep, EAP Intake, Ext. 111
- Joni Gilbertson, EAP Intake, Ext. 114
- Janet Koep, EAP Intake, Ext.139
- Roger Toso, EAP Intake, Ext. 138
- Colleen Shores, EAP Intake, Ext. 106
- Jennifer Elletson, EAP Intake, Moorhead Office 218/299-7846
- Dianne Meissner, EAP Intake, Moorhead Office 218/299-7846
- Mandy Braaten, Housing Assistant Supervisor, Ext. 118, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6182
- Deya Jacobson, EAP/WX Program Assistant, Ext. 151
- Randy Hansen, Housing Auditor, Ext. 153, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6185
- Jerry Talsness, Housing Auditor, Ext. 152, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6193
- Ivan Karnes, Housing Auditor, Ext. 141, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6172
Carol Boyer, Fiscal Director
Responsible for all the financial activities of the Agency. The Fiscal Department receives and pays all invoices, oversees the purchase of equipment and supplies, undergoes an independent annual audit, prepares policy and procedure manuals, and manages the various funds used by the Agency to conduct its business.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 110
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6178
E-Mail: carolb@wcmca.org
Carol's staff can be reached as follows:
- Barb Luebke, Fiscal Supervisor, Ext. 136
- Dianne Buck, Computer Technician, Ext. 128
- Sylvia Fitzsimmons , Fiscal Assistant I, Ext. 130
- Daniel Weber , Fiscal Assistant II, Ext. 140
Missy Becker-Cook, Human Resource Director
Responsible for the hiring, training, and terminating of Agency personnel. Missy is also responsible for the Employee handbook, Affirmative Action, equal opportunity plans and is the Agency Safety Officer. She is also responsible for all Agency benefit administration for employees and orientation of all new employees. She is the liaison to the Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 112
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6173
E-Mail: missyb@wcmca.org
Missy's staff can be reached as follows:
- Linda Rupp, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 100
- Cindy Berg, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 101
Kate Ouverson, Family Self-Sufficiency Director
Kate manages the Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota Program in which individuals save money for home purchase, small business, or post-secondary education, with matched at a rate of three to one; the Family Loan Program designed to assist families achieve self-sufficiency through grant installment loans in partnership with McKnight Foundation which focuses on employment, continuing education, and transportation requirements; the Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program which is mortgage foreclosure assistance; FEMA, and Transitional Housing Program to assist people in moving from homelessness to permanent housing.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 133
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6194
E-Mail: kateo@wcmca.org
Kate's staff can be reached as follows:
- Jill Fyre Anderson, Family Self-Sufficiency Counselor, Ext. 135, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6191
- Robbie Stier, Family Self-Sufficiency Counselor, Ext. 137
- Catherine Keeton, FAIM Coordinator, Ext. 129
- Jul Cleveland, Mortgage Foreclosure Specialist, Ext. 142
Randi Bryan-Pajari, Volunteer Coordinator
Randi is responsible for offering people over age 55 meaningful volunteer opportunities at non-profit organizations to enrich the lives of the seniors who volunteer and to help better the communities in which they serve. Randi will also be involved in the Group Work Camp projects that WCMCA, Inc. hosts, as well as the Earned Income Tax Clinics.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486
E-Mail: randip@wcmca.org
John Pritschet, Housing Rehab Programs Manager
The MURL program sells homes to first-time home-buyers who are income-eligible and are unable to secure traditional mortgage financing. MHFA Rehabilitation Program is available in Clay, Pope, Traverse, and Wilkin Counties and can finance repairs to existing owner-occupied single-family houses up to $15,000. The Small Cities Program rehabilitates owner-occupied housing and at this time is available in Herman, Villard, and Browns Valley. John is also licensed as a Lead Risk Assessor for the area and tests for lead using an XRF machine, dust, and soil samples.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 113
Toll Free: 1-800-492-4805
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6181
E-Mail: johnp@wcmca.org
John's staff can be reached as follows:
- Alice Rasmussen, Housing Assistant, Ext. 103, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6184
Mike Payson, Housing Developer
Responsible for working with the MN Department of Corrections to create new affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families using an innovative construction method. The highly energy efficient homes are built by minimum security inmates.
Phone: 1-218-685-4486, Ext. 108
Direct Line: 1-218-685-6190
E-Mail: mikep@wcmca.org
Mike's staff can be reached as follows:
- Jennifer Kangas, Affordable Housing Coordinator, Ext. 120, Direct Dial 1-218-685-6170
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