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Executive Director Jo Bair, MSW
Jo (she/her/hers) is a fifth generation Nebraskan who is passionate about forming critical connections for social change in rural communities. Jo has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has previously worked in child welfare and hospice.
2024-2025 enCourage Advocacy Center Board of Directors
Kerry-Anne Block, President
Back Alley Bakery, Owner
Shelby Moock, Vice President
First Congregational Church of Christ, Pastor
Jill Melvin, Treasurer
Senior Executive Vice President, Five Points Bank
Dr. Carol Chitko-McKown, Secretary
Research Microbiologist, US Meat Animal Research Center
Travis Beahm
Detective, Hastings Police Department
Evelyn Binder Kerl
Program Support, Head Start Child and Family Development Program
Mary Scroggins
Director, City of Superior Economic Development
Andi Shell
Investigation Officer, Nebraska State Probation
Melissa Struss
Idea Bank
Shawn Romero
Heartwell Renewables
