Citizen Board
Craig Mosher
Craig has many years of experience with the clean energy district movement in Iowa. Craig retired from directing the Social Work Program at Luther College in Decorah. He has been working to develop energy districts in each Iowa county, and lives in an ecovillage—an environmental intentional community.
Cheryl Miller
Cheryl is retired from a career in environmental policy. At JCED, she manages communication efforts and spearheads solar energy work. She is liaison to the Johnson Solar Task Force, a partnership devoted to increasing distributed solar in the county.
Frank Durham
Frank is a University of Iowa Associate Professor Emeritus in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He brings skills in strategic planning and communication to JCED’s outreach and educational activities.
Brad Berentson
Brad is a seasoned financial executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience in the U.S. food industry. He has also provided strategic and organizational planning support to nonprofit organizations. Brad joined the JCED Board to apply his expertise in support of energy efficiency, climate sustainability, and long-term community resilience
Joni Howland
Joni is the Social Work Program Director at Mount Mercy University. She brings her experience in education and government relations, along with a special interest in environmental justice, to JCED’s programs, organizational development, and fundraising.
Debbie Ackerman
Debbie has worked for the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) for over 10 years. In her current role as Johnson County Director, she connects residents with HACAP programs and collaborates with other agencies to ensure that the needs of our community are met.
Eric Streed
Eric is a home inspections professional who contracts with JCED and Clean Energy Districts of Iowa to conduct home energy assessments and coaching services. He is expert in technical aspects of home construction and energy use, and exceptionally skilled in communicating to homeowners.
Good Energy Newsletter
Cheryl Miller, editor
Charlotte Fairlie, contributor
Michael Chibnik, contributor
Ann Guhin, communication services
Technical Advisors
Warren McKenna, solar consultant
David Osterberg, public policy consultant
Jane Hagedorn, plumbing consultant
Joe Greathouse, Kirkwood Community College
Karyl Bohnsack, Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
Casey Cook, solar investor
John Loomis, Loomis Construction
Paul Cutting, Clean Energy Districts of Iowa
Financial Supporters
Thank you to donors who are helping us launch clean energy programs.
Hills Bank
Environmental Advocates
City of Iowa City
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Cook Appraisal LLC
Johnson County
Sitler’s LED Supplies
Plumb Supply Company