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Information & Assistance Specialist

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.

Mary McNeal



Receptionist
Hi! my name is Ilene Miller I am the receptionist at Southwest 8 Senior Services. I've worked for the organization for almost 4 years now. I enjoy answering phones and helping seniors.
Ilene Miller



Senior Editor
Hello, my name is Kareen Clifton and I am the Senior Courier Editor/Public Information Assistant. I have coordinated the Senior Courier since September 1989. Previous to that time, I was a senior center cook in Missouri Valley for four years and a volunteer county reporter for the Senior Courier. The Courier reaches approximately 10,000 homes in the eight counties of Southwest 8 Senior Services. It is mailed to 400 plus seniors in Iowa, the United States and even a few overseas. To inquire about a subscription or to submit a story, a poem, etc., contact me at 3319 Nebraska Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Kareen Clifton



Nutrition Counselor
I am LaVerna Bonacci the nutritionist for Southwest 8 Senior Services and work part time. I am a Registered/Licensed Dietitain. I have been working for Southwest 8 for 3 years. I do home visits for our case management program, and work with the nutrition and menus for our congregate mean sites. I enjoy working with the seniors.
LaVerna Bonacci



Case Management

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.

Cynthia Thurlow


Volunteer Coordinator


Jacque Myre



Hello, I am Jacque Myre I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Southwest 8 Senior Services. I have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and my sister, Judi Elson. I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling, dancing, gardening, boating and cooking. I have been employed here off and on for 8 years. My duties consist of securing & training volunteers for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), Resident Advocate Program (RAC), Advocacy and the Transportation Program. I love working with Seniors because I am one.

Case Management

Hi, my name is Tina I am a case manager here at Southwest 8 Senior Services. I have worked here almost a year. I have a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. I enjoy working with the elderly.

Tina Iske



Case Management
Hi, my name is Mandy and I work for Southwest 8 Senior Services. I have lived in Omaha for 2 years and have worked in Council Bluffs as a case manager for 6 months. I serve Mills County and all Elderly Waiver Clients in Pottawattamie County.
Mandy Unger



Administrative Assistant
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.
Wendy Wilson



Transporter
Hi my name is Fred I have worked for the agency for 6 years. I am the
transporter for the Senior Centers in Council Bluffs and Carter Lake. I also deliver the frozen meals to homebound clients in all 8 counties. My free time is spent fishing, hunting and flying.
Fred Plaehn



Transporter
Hi, my name is Charles Shimer, transporter for Southwest 8 Senior Services. I married Karyn (Clerical Support Staff) on October 26, 1996 and we have 2 children, Richard age 4 who is special needs and Kaitlyn age 6 months.
Chuck Shimer



Staff
Channy's biography to come soon.
Channy Collins



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