Officers
President
Robin achieved her CPS certification in December 2005 and her CAP designation in December 2006. She is an administrative professional at First National Merchant Solutions supporting executive management. Robin provides administrative assistance with a focus on reporting, special projects and budgeting.
In 2002, Robin received a Bronze Certification in business computing from the Nebraska Business Development Center. Robin has a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
A charter member of The Great Plains Chapter, Robin is active in IAAP, having served as an Iowa-Nebraska Divison Page and chairing the Tellers Committee, as well as Chapter Vice President, Chapter Secretary, Chapter Treasurer, and chairing several committees. She is a long-time volunteer with the Henry Doorly Zoo, American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Adopt-A-Family/Charity Begins at Home, Operation Paperback/Warrior Women, and many other community service organizations. For the past four years, Robin has assisted as a tutor/mentor of students at Saratoga Elementary School and Winners Circle.
Contact Robin at rreynolds@fnni.com
Vice President
Rena joined The Great Plains Chapter in August of 2006 and achieved her CAP certification n December 2006. She is the office manager at Guardian Electric, Inc. Rena's duties encompass the full range of bookeeping responsibilties, corporate accounting information, client contacts and any other task deemed necessary. Her background is in computers, network communications, software consultation and bookeeping.
Rena has two children (boys); one living in Des Moines and one currently serving in the military.
During her free time, she enjoys antique refinishing, golf, watching old 40s and 50s movies, and working on her eBay store. She is currently working on Microsoft and IAAP's Certified by Summer program to get her MOS and MCAS certifications.
Contact Rena at rena@guardian.omhcoxmail.com
Secretary
Sue has been a member of IAAP since October 2005.
She is employed as an administrative secretary with Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital in its Building Services, Lab and Diagnostic division.
Sue received her associates degree from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha and is currently studying for her MOS and MCAS certifications.
Sue and her husband, Gary, have one daughter - Nicole. They also have a Shih Tzu named Shinigami.
Contact Sue at susanap@tconl.com
Treasurer
Wendy has been a member of IAAP since September 2001, and a member of The Great Plains Chapter since January 2006. She has chaired the Ways & Means Committee and has served as a member of several additional committees.
Wendy received her Bachelor of Business Leadership degree from the College of Saint Mary in May 2003.
She is the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and Senior Financial Officer at ConAgra Foods.
During her free time, she likes to read various crime/thriller books, play with her two cats and study for the CAP exam.
Contact Wendy at wendy.lyons@conagrafoods.com
Director
Gerri joined IAAP in 1979 and has been an active member, chairing several committees and holding various board positions. She obtained her Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation in 1986 and was named Secretary of the Year by the Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter in 1987. Gerri completed her Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science in December 1979 and Bachelor's of Business Administration in December 1996. In 2001, Gerri received her Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation and was named Administrative Professional of the Year by the Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter. She is one of the charter members of The Great Plains Chapter and has been an active board member of this growing chapter since its inception.
Gerri and her husband, Vic, enjoy golfing and playing with their canine kids, Scottie, a Springer Spaniel mix, and Mandi, an English Springer Spaniel.
Gerri has found IAAP to be a great way to network with peers, develop professionally, and to keep up with changing developments in her career field.
Contact Gerri at gerri.kazmierczak@firstdata.com
