OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
The elected leadership team of our local NAWIC chapter meets each month on the third Wednesday. 

NAWIC Chapter 346 is based out of Rochester, MN and encompasses Southeastern Minnesota. First formed in 1992, our chapter is now 30+ members strong and growing. Our mission is to support and encourage the growth of the number of women in the construction industry through scholarships and educational opportunities.

2024-2025 OFFICERS

President

Katie Reinhart

​Project Coordinator
Kraus Anderson

Vice President

Peggy Buehler

Benike Construction

Treasurer

Mary Becker

Harris

Recording Secretary

Nicole Finne

DBS Group

Coordinating Secretary

Jodi Wiemerslage

Hunt Electric

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Melany Bjorkman

Interior Designer

Kassie Durst

Durst Outdoor Services

Emily Taylor

Kraus Anderson

Allison Striegel

Designer
Merit Contracting

Jennifer Gowin

Premier Bank

Bridget Zuk

JF Brennan

Description of board member duties & responsibilities

President (1 position)

• Call regular monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and any special meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Authorized to create Special Committees, and shall appoint members to all Standing and Special Committees (with the exception of the Nominating Committee) and shall designate the Chairman thereof.
• Shall be 1 of 3 officers authorized to countersign all checks.
• Shall not be member of the Nominating Committee.
• Shall prepare and file all documents necessary to protect the Chapter’s non-profit status for the fiscal year in

which she serves as President.

• Must have served on the Board of Directors for a minimum of 1 year.

Vice President (1 position)

• Shall perform the duties of the President in her absence and succeed to the office of the President if that office becomes vacant.
• Chair of the Bylaws Committee: reviews and submits Standing Rules and Bylaws to Regional.
• Order in the Past President’s pin.
• Must have served on the Board of Directors for a minimum of 1 year.
• Liaison between Committee Chairs and Board Members.

Recording Secretary (1 position)

• Shall be responsible for the permanent records of the Chapter including minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors.
• She shall keep a current roster of the Chapter membership.
• Submit to the President, prior to meeting, a written list of all unfinished business items from previous meeting.
• Prepare a written agenda for monthly business meetings and Board of Directors meetings.
• Has a key for the PO Box and checks regularly.

Corresponding Secretary (1 position)

• Shall be responsible for corresponding and sending calendar invites out for the monthly meetings, coordinating lunches (including collecting money), tours, etc.
• Shall be 1 of 3 authorized to countersign all checks.
• Prepare a calendar year.

Treasurer (1 position)

• Shall be the custodian of all funds.
• Shall be 1 of 3 authorized to countersign all checks.
• Pay bills authorized by the Board of Directors.
• Keep an itemized account of receipts and disbursements.
• Present a monthly written report (post President approval) at business meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors.
• Deliver audited records to her successor.
• Maintain access to online banking portal.

Directors (6 positions)

• Exercise general supervision and control over the business of the Chapter.
• Authorize payment of any indebtedness incurred on approved budget items.
• Adopt the annual budget of the Chapter.
• Shall present recommendations for actions at regular Chapter meetings.

NAWIC Chapter 346 Charter Members - 1992
Back Row L-R: Mary Munson, Peggy Oberfeld, Sheila Walsh, Kelly Johnson, Mary Benike Kisilewski, Jeane Gauvin
Front Row L-R: Geri Maki, Dee Schemmel, Brenda McCaleb, Phoebe Coats
Names in bold are still current NAWIC members!