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Hello, My name is Kelly Rapier; I am the Director of Development for Southwest 8. I have been employed with SW8 for 2 years. I started as a manager for one of the centers, after about six months I transferred to the main office as an administrative assistant. In July of 2000, I became the Director of Development. I currently have a bachelors of Science Degree from Bellevue University.
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Hello, my name is Brenda Wurzbacher, RD LD. I am the Nutrition Coordinator at Southwest 8 Senior Services. I coordinate the operation of the multiple senior centers located throughout our eight county area. I have the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of individuals. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Dietetics from the University of North Dakota. In my free time, I enjoy walking, baking and spending time with family and friends. In the summer months, you will find me at the lakes water-skiing. I hope to see you at one of our centers soon.
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Hi, my name is Robert (Bob) Neumann I am currently the vice president of the policy board. I have been active as a volunteer for almost 7 years. I have been Chair on Advisory Council for two years. I was born and raised in Denison, Iowa. I currently live in Council Bluffs, Iowa. I have been married for 46 years to my wonderful wife Shirley. We have two children a son and a daughter.
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Hi, my name is Mary McNeal, I am a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa. I have a daughter who is ten. I attended Iowa Western Community College, and Buena Vista College. I previously worked as a home health aide. I am the Information & Assistant Specialist here at Southwest 8 Senior Services.
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I am Jennifer Myre. I am the Case Management Coordinator at Southwest 8 Senior Services. I have worked at the agency for eleven years. I began as the receptionist in 1990. I have worked in volunteer services and Case Management. I really enjoy working with seniors. My daughters think I am lucky to work with grandma's and grandpa's all day long.
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Hello! My name is Thea Cole. Intake Specialist for the Case Management Department. I have worked at SW8 for a year and a half. Previously I worked as a case manager. I recently cut back to part time so that I could spend more time with my young sons. My educational background is in counseling and gerontology. I enjoy working with seniors and their families very much.
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Hi, my name is Cynthia I am a case Manger at Southwest 8 Senior Services since July 2000. I enjoy working with many type of people. My background experience comes from working with families as a Family Development Specialist with West Central Development Corporation. I hope to encounter many more types of adventurers at Southwest 8 Senior Services.
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Hello, my name is Clay Bowker I am a Certified Public Accountant with 26 years experience as a chief financial officer working primarily with for profit organizations prior to coming to Southwest 8 Senior Services. I have been with SW8 for almost four years and have enjoyed very much working with my coworkers and the seniors in our 8 county area. My hobbies are playing golf, I enjoy reading, especially political suspense novels. My wife Karen and I enjoy traveling very much. We have one son, Michael who is 28, he lives in Omaha and is still looking for miss right.
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My name is Wendy, I am the Administrative Assistant for Southwest 8 Senior Services case management team. I really enjoy working for SW8. My coworkers make me feel right at home. I am looking forward to learning more about Southwest 8 and the services' it provides.
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