islanda

I graduated from AIB, obtaining my CSR in 1994, my RPR in 1996, and my RMR in 2009. In July of 1994 I packed everything I owned into my car and headed to Sioux City (near my hometown of LeMars) to start my first job as an official court reporter. Little did I know, this was where I would later meet my husband and start our family! I first worked with Judge Robert Clem until his retirement in 2000. I then began working for Chief Judge Duane Hoffmeyer. After moving to my husband’s hometown of Spirit Lake in 2009, I began working with Judge David Lester. I am fortunate to now have both the urban and rural perspectives on being an official reporter. Although I obtained my bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2001, I’ve chosen to stay in the court reporting field and enjoy the challenges that each new day and trial bring my way.

My husband Matt and I keep busy with our daughter, Aidan, and our son, Isaac. Working full time and parenting occupies the majority of my time, but some of my favorite things to do are going for an early morning run, swimming, biking and playing golf.

I look forward to the continuing opportunity to be a part of ICRA’s leadership.  Iowa’s court reporters should be proud of such a strong organization and embrace the exciting technological advancements that make us the gold standard.

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PRESIDENT:
    Shall schedule quarterly Board meetings and any special meetings which may be necessary, and shall provide a written agenda of the meeting to the Executive Director prior to each meeting.
    Shall preside over all Board meetings and the annual business meeting.
    Shall submit a written report or President’s Message to the Editor of “In Verbis” quarterly.
    Shall submit a final President’s Report to the Convention Committee prior to the annual convention to be included in the packets distributed at the convention.
    Shall oversee activities as Board Liaison member of ICRA committees not assigned to any other Officer or Director.
    Shall keep a record of Association activities and deliver such record to the succeeding President at the annual convention.
    Shall be responsible for updating the board members only section of the ICRA website by supplying necessary information to the ICRA webmaster.
    Shall work with the President-Elect, Executive Director, Legislative Counsel and NCRA on state and national issues, and keep the Board apprised of activities.
    Shall work with the Treasurer in establishing a proposed budget for the new fiscal year.
    Shall submit a request to the State Court Administrator for an Order approving reimbursement of travel expenses to the annual convention for official court reporters no later than May 15th of each year.
    Shall answer, or designate another to answer with his or her agreement, questions posted from other state leaders or NCRA on the National Council of State Leaders listserv on behalf of the Iowa Court Reporters Association.
    Shall act as a contact person for NCRA, and shall contact NCRA to invite a representative to attend the annual convention.
    Shall appoint committee chairs and/or members if vacancies occur.
    Shall submit a memo to committee chairs after being installed as President setting out the goals for each committee.