NICA Leadership
On this page you will find information regarding the current NICA Board, NICA Past Presidents Council, NICA Regional Councils, and Staff.
The Gavel is passed in February of every year and the titles of the three Officer positions change accordingly. The new 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected from within the ranks of the Board. New Board Members will also be installed at this time.
Executive Committee | Directors | Past Presidents Council | Regional Councils | National Reps | Staff
Executive Committee
Daryl Whicheloe, CCE
President
(541) 941-9660
Jacqueline Bradbury, CCE
Secretary
(602) 763-0303
Vincent Nelson, CCE
1st Vice President
(845) 656-7647
Dan Lusenhop
Treasurer
(805) 573-7770
Kim Barr, CCE
2nd Vice President
(360) 600-3270
Sandy Class, CCE
Immediate Past President
(386) 623-2988
Directors
Brandy Arredondo, CCE
(661) 979-6533
Thomas Hodson, CCE
(407) 709-9546
Jay Wells, CCE
(316) 393-7009
Phillip Delahoyde
(707) 463-2350
Stacey Pittroff-Barona
(651) 592-2342
Kelly Grout
(413) 427-9986
Jeff Thornberry, CCE
(909) 560-0151
Past Presidents Council
Sandy Class, CCE (2021-2022)
Don Delahoyde, CCE (2020-2021)
Kathy Ross, CCE (2019-2020)
Dan Lusenhop (2018-2019)
Dominic Palmieri, CCE (2017-2018)
Paulette Keene, CCE (2016-2017)
Joe Potillo (2015-2016)
Thomas Sattler, CCE (2013-2014)
Greg Miller, CCE (2012-2013; 2014-2015)
Russ Harrison, CCE (2011-2012)
Richard Busse, CCE (2010-2011)
Tom Hodson, CCE (2009-2010)
James Hodson, CCE (2007-2008) • Deceased
Tim O'Brien, CCE (2006-2007)
Ron Smith (2005-2006)
Adam McKinney, CCE (2004-2005)
Mike Pence, CCE (2003-2004)
Jack Woods, CCE (2002-2003)
Bob Hallifax, CCE (2001-2002)
Frank Parnell, CCE (2000-2001)
Larry Orme (1999-2000) • Deceased
Lawrence Sivori, Sr. (1998-1999)
Richard Wright (1997-1998)
Bill McKinney, CCE (1996-1997)
Art Pokorny (1995-1996)
Gene O'Brien, CCE (1993-1995) • Deceased
East Council
East Council Coordinator / Social Media Coordinator
Jessica Gottsche
(413) 642-5030
East Council Members
Bary Bunts, CCE
(330) 406-0630
Ryan Collmer
(239) 691-7497
Ryan Hagy
(386) 627-6525
Thomas Hodson, CCE
(407) 709-9546
Patty Tessari
(814) 467-9008
Michael Zdediak, Jr.
(305) 807-6768
Midwest Council
Midwest Council Coordinator
Dennis Larson, CFE
(651) 350-4159
Midwest Council Members
Connie Boesen
(515) 240-7929
Paulette Keene, CCE
(618) 713-1729
Bruce Kozelou
(262) 492-4104
James McConnell
(515) 494-5538
Matt Ribar
(651) 402-0437
Brad Schroder
(507) 838-5563
April Smith
(209) 678-1393
West Council
West Council Coordinator
Rey O'Day
(951) 315-6623
West Council Members
Brandy Arredondo, CCE
(661) 979-6533
Jodi Dirksen
(541) 646-1286
Irene Dugan
(909) 948-5805
Jan Gary, CCE
(760) 801-2301
Gigi Horowitz
(714) 251-2735
Ryan Long
(909) 732-4260
Kara Moederndorfer, CCE
(602) 882-0555
Ryann Newman
(530) 624-7069
Steve Vartanian
(760) 526-8063
National Reps
John Harkey
(907) 841-3982
Represents - Alaska
David Higginbottom
(410) 804-0849
Represents - Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina
Charles Ivory, CCE
(352) 585-2557
Represents - Florida, Georgia, Ohio
Kevin McGrath II
(321) 689-9356
Represents - Florida, Georgia
Mike McGrath
(239) 872-1838
Represents - Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Tennessee
Etta Pence, CCE
(419) 553-6679
Represents - Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
David Spann
(217) 899-3437
Represents - Illinois
R. Josh Stremmel
(316) 706-2838
Represents - Kansas
George Wandrey, Jr.
(941) 284-8182
Represents - Wisconsin
Ted Wentz
(630) 215-7632
Represents - Florida, Indiana, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
Nick White
(208) 755-9449
Represents - Idaho
Staff
Executive Director
Rey O'Day
(813) 438-8926
Communications & Marketing Manager
Jesse Willard
(813) 530-4750
Office & Membership Manager
Linda Frisco
(813) 530-4748
Event Planner
Kathy Ross, CCE
(941) 704-4517