The Council

Our council members’ talent, vision, and experiences fuel their commitment to spreading independent living values and services across Iowa.

Executive Committee

Marie Ugorek

President, Linn County

Caleb Primrose

Vice President, Polk County

Matt Grillot

Treasurer, Clinton County

Voting Members

Victoria (Ray) Carlson

Voting Member, Polk County

Garret Frey

Voting Member, Linn County

Reagan Crabtree

Voting Member, Polk County

Kyla Claussen

Voting Member, Pottawattamie County

Tucker Cassidy

Voting Member, Black Hawk County

Denise Hoelzel

Voting Member, Monroe County

Dr. Bitrus Gwamna

Voting Member, Henry County

William Werger

Voting Member, Bremer County

Laura Gibson

CIL Representative, Central Iowa Center for Independent Living

Nonvoting Ex-Officios

Robert Hendrickson

Ex-Officio, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Kim Walford

Ex-Officio, Iowa Department for the Blind

Morgan Casey

Ex-Officio, Iowa Dept on Aging

Become a Member of the SILC

Please consider joining us to help promote independent living for all Iowans with disabilities. The SILC meets at least four times a year. Meetings are open to the public and public comment is welcome. All are welcome to submit a Gubernatorial Appointment Resume to be considered for Governor-appointment to the SILC.

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