JCI Iowa 2022 Board of Directors
Nikki Schaul - 94th State President
Nikki has been a Jaycee member since 2015. She has been a part of the Cedar Rapids Jaycees, Johnson County Jaycees, and is currently a member of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities. In all three chapters she has served in many leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Public Relations (2019) president (2020) of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities. In 2021 Nikki served as JCI Iowa Vice President and was named a JCI Iowa Governor. Nikki loves her dog Bella and to travel. She has traveled the world to attend JCI conferences.
Email: ia@jciusa.org
Valerie Pell - Vice President
Valerie has been a member of the Clinton Jaycees since 2007, serving in many different roles including local chapter president. Among her favorite projects is the Symphony of Lights. As a mom of three, she brings the kids to anything she can, showing the value in personal growth and being a part of the community. Valerie served as the secretary of JCI Iowa in 2021 and was named a JCI Iowa Governor.
VP Area of Emphasis: State Events
Email: smilingshamrock17@gmail.com
Kevin C. Brown - Vice President
Kevin as been a member of the Spencer Jaycees for 10 years. He has served in many different leadership roles in the chapter and is an avid supporter of the Spencer community.
VP Area of Emphasis: Membership
Email: kevinclaybrown@gmail.com
Mariam Vahdat - Secretary
Mariam is a member of the Mason City Jaycees. In 2021 she served as chapter president and led that chapter to membership growth.
Email: mariam.s.vahdat@gmail.com
Kellie Einck - Treasurer
Kellie Einck grew up in Primghar, currently lives in Paullina, and has remained active with the Jaycees since she joined. She joined in 2014 at 18 as an unofficial member and since then has served as Chapter President and Treasurer. Kellie works at Agrivision Equipment as their Service Manager. She went to school for diesel technology, started as a tech in the shop and has grown and stepped up in the business. Kellie would like to add CPA to her name someday but loves her current job and customer interaction. She has a 1 year old goldendoodle child, Lola. Hobbies include flying planes, running, family, traveling and trying new things.
Email: kelliemae33@gmail.com
Breanna Wetzler - Immediate Past State President
Breanna has been a member of the Ames Jaycees since 2011. She has chaired key projects such as the Holiday Food Baskets, served as Management Vice President and was Local Chapter President in 2014. She served as Communications Director (2015), Secretary (2016 & 2017) and Vice President (2018, 2019 & 2020) for JCI Iowa. In 2021 she served as the 93rd state president. Breanna is an Iowa Jaycee Governor, JCI USA Ambassador, and JCI Senator. Breanna works in higher education as a communication and marketing specialist. She enjoys reading, old movies, live theater, sewing, and baking.
Legacy Statement: I want my legacy to be encouraging people to show up and take advantage of opportunities.
Email: brwetzler@gmail.com
Program Directors
Noah Jackson - Communications Director
Noah Jackson - Communications Director
Noah Jackson - Communications Director
Noah began his career in the Jaycees as a member of the Clive chapter and is now a proud JCI Des Moines member. He has served in several leadership roles at the chapter level. Noah is a JCI Iowa Governor and JCI Senator.
Justin Rickman - Awards Director
Noah Jackson - Communications Director
Noah Jackson - Communications Director
Justin joined the Dubuque Jaycees in 2010. Justin is responsible for any of JCI Iowa internal publications that would be sent to our members and is excited to step up to a state level role this year.
Legacy Statement: I want to be known for thinking of creative ways to solve problems, and leave the organization a better place than I found it.
Matt O'Brien - Membership Director
Noah Jackson - Communications Director
Matt O'Brien - Membership Director
Matt O'Brien is a member of the Mason City Jaycees and has served in several leadership roles in the chapter, including chapter president. Matt is a JCI Iowa Governor.