CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE BOARD OF
 Directors
Governing Board
Rick Morris, Board President
Residence: Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Years Active:Â 5 years
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Attorney at Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman & Johnson, PLC
Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors, Allen Hospital Foundation board, The Job Foundation study group, Waterloo Rotary Club member
Many unfortunate circumstances may or do surround the end of life for us and our family, friends, and co-workers. Cedar Valley Hospice greatly assists the many aspects that need to be addressed at the very end of our lives.Â
Bryan Earnest, Vice President​
Residence:Â Cedar Falls, IowaÂ
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Years Active:Â 2 years
President and CEO at AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising
Cedar Falls Economic Development, Junior Achievement Trustee & Foundation Board Member, Past Chair of Leader Valley, Cedar Valley Soccer Club, American Caner Society, Past Board and Campaign Chair of Cedar Valley United Way, Past Chair of Grow Cedar Valley, Past Board Member of the Waterloo Schools Foundation
Cedar Valley Hospice makes a difference in our community and in the lives of so many. The hospice team had a huge impact on our family during the time that my parents came to the end of their lives. I will forever be grateful.Â
Craig Coffman, Treasurer
Residence: Independence, Iowa
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Years Active: 5 years
Retired from Northeast Security Bank
I believe Cedar Valley Hospice is one of the best services available to any family for end-of-life care. I am very proud to be associated with such a great organization.Â
Deb Burger, Secretary
Residence: Delhi, Iowa
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Years Active:Â 5 years
Retired from MercyOne
Waterloo Community School mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Salvation Army volunteer
Cedar Valley Hospice provided loving and compassionate end-of-life care for my father, mother and brother off and on since 2007. Cedar Valley Hospice has touched my life on my most difficult journeys and I am forever grateful for all they provided for me and my family.Â
Deb Niermann, Friends Representative
Residence: Waterloo, Iowa
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Years Active: 2Â years
Producer/Writer at Mudd Advertising
I first worked with Cedar Valley Hospice through work, but it was the day I was working with Cedar Valley Hospice on location that a true understanding of what they do for patients and families sunk in. I got a phone call that my father had received a short-term prognosis and would be going on hospice care in Ohio. My personal experience was with another hospice, but I fully understand the need our community has for the extensive services Cedar Valley Hospice provides.Â
Tammy Acuff
Residence: Brandon, Iowa
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Years Active: 1 year
Personal Lines Manager at PDCM Insurance, Inc.Â
Heartland Acres board member, Lime Creek Fish & Game Club secretary, Junior Achievement volunteer
The comfort and support that Cedar Valley Hospice provides to patients and their families during difficult and challenging times is priceless.Â
Carolyn Ayers
Residence: Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Years Active: 3 years
Director of Lifestyle Enrichment at Western Home Communities
St. John Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls Community Theatre board, Northstar Community Services board
Long ago, I was the bereavement coordinator for Cedar Valley Hospice. I came to love the hospice concept of care, as well as the way death is considered part of life. I love the way the staff educates and supports families through the worst times to make them some of the best times for families. The ongoing support for families makes such a difference to those who need someone to walk with them.Â
Bryan Burton
Residence: Waterloo, Iowa
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Years Active: 2 years
CEO at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley
Downtown Waterloo Rotary Club, Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors, Central Rivers board, Goodwill board, Walnut Neighborhood Association member, Gideons
Both of my parents and my wife’s parents have passed in the last seven years, and they have all been taken care of by a hospice in their respective areas. I know that without the services that Cedar Valley Hospice offers, families losing a loved one would be lost and not have the experience of knowing that their loved one’s passing happened with caring and trained professionals.Â
Vicki Parsons
Residence: Waterloo, Iowa
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Years Active: 2 years
Vice President at Farmers State Bank
Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors, Grow Cedar Valley board, EPI finance committee, St. Edwards Parish finance committee, Leader Valley council
I believe in their mission “To Enrich Lives with Knowledge, Respect, and Compassionate Care” and the exceptional care delivered by the team at Cedar Valley Hospice.Â
Chris Schildroth
Residence: Reinbeck, Iowa
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Years Active: 12 years
Self-Employed CPA
Grundy County Memorial Hospital Governing Board member, Prairie Lakes Church Elder board member
Several years ago, my Grandma Lola was served by Cedar Valley Hospice, and I witnessed the wonderful care she and my family received. In 2022, my dad, Mike Petersen, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and we spent the last 10 days with him in the Hospice Home. Our family was so blessed by the amazing nurses and staff.Â
Matthew Sojka
Residence: Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Years Active: 5+ yearsÂ
Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at MercyOne Northeast Iowa
Cedar Valley Hospice is a great organization that provides needed care in the Cedar Valley.Â
Tracie Spencer
Residence: Waterloo, IA
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Years Active: 2 years
Musician and Home Health employee
Cedar Valley Hospice is an amazing organization. They went above and beyond when my mom decided she no longer wanted to continue cancer treatment. They provided support, compassion, and listened to our questions and concerns. I honestly don’t know what we would’ve done without them. They are true angels.Â
Candy Steele
Residence: Hudson, Iowa
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Years Active: 5 years
Retired from Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Member and volunteer at Prairie Lakes Church
Cedar Valley Hospice was incredibly supportive and encouraging when my mother was in her final days. I am so grateful for the guidance and compassionate presence they offered our family. Supporting Cedar Valley Hospice is important to me to continue to show our appreciation for the meaningful time they created for us during her illness and passing.Â
Candy Steele
Residence: Denver, Iowa
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Years Active: 1 year
Benefits Solution Advisor at the Accel Group
Denver Athletic Boosters board, Cedar Valley Human Resource board secretary, United Way volunteer
Cedar Valley Hospice is so much more than just helping patients when their time comes to pass. They assist family members through grief, counseling and aid in palliative care. Everyone is on the same page and really care about the services they provide.Â
Lisa Wall
Residence: Waterloo, Iowa
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Years Active: 8 years
Partner at Hogan-Hansen, P.C.
Investment Committee for the Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Cedar Valley Hospice is a wonderful organization and I feel their services contribute to the well-being of our community. I strongly believe in the important of quality palliative and end-of-life care, as well as support services for patients and their loved ones. The services of Cedar Valley Hospice align well with values of compassion, dignity and respect for individuals facing difficult illnesses.Â
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