CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE
 Board of Directors
Bryan Earnest, President
Residence:Â Cedar Falls, IowaÂ
Years Active: 4 years
President and CEO at AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising
Cedar Falls Economic Development, Junior Achievement Trustee & Foundation board member, Leader Valley past chair, Cedar Valley Soccer Club, American Cancer Society, Cedar Valley United Way past board and campaign chair, Grow Cedar Valley past chair, Waterloo Schools Foundation past board member
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
Vicki Parsons, Vice President
Residence: Waterloo, Iowa
Years Active: 4 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
Kim Krizek
Residence: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Years Active: 8 yearsÂ
Operations at PDCM Insurance
Cedar Valley Hospice is a strong organization that serves a great need in the community. Their emphasis on Making Each Moment Matter makes a difference.Â
Michelle Steffe, Secretary
Residence: Denver, Iowa
Years Active: 3 years
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
Mary Ingamells, Friends Committee Representative
Residence: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Years Active: 2 years
Retired from GMAC Mortgage
Cedar Valley Hospice Friends Committee member, Friends of the Hearst member, Cedar Valley Trails Partnership past board member, Junior Achievement, Relay for Life, March of Dimes
Cedar Valley Hospice is a wonderful organization that provides much needed support at a critical time of life. The people at all levels and positions of the organization are passionate about their work, and it shows.
Tammy Acuff
Residence: Brandon, Iowa
Years Active: 3 years
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
Years Active: 5 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
Years Active: 4 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 eight 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
Dr. Michael Deters
Residence: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Years Active: 1 year
Retired physician and medical director of Cedar Valley Hospice
Permanent Planning, Inc. board member, Allen Hospital past board member, Iowa Health Physicians past board member
Cedar Valley Hospice helps guide and direct families and patients at the end of life so they are ready and do not fear the end. I am passionate about Cedar Valley Hospice and the work they do.
Corey Lorenzen
Residence: La Porte City, Iowa
Years Active: 1 year
Owner and attorney at Lorenzen Law Firm, P.C.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank board member, Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health past board member, Grin and Grow Daycare past board member, La Porte City Golf Course past board member
I have an affinity for Cedar Valley Hospice. My father passed away in the Hospice Home in 2021, and the services provided to my father and my family during his last week could not be matched. Hospice services are very important for families during their most difficult periods. Providing compassionate and comprehensive care, as well as emotional support and dignity to patients and families, is vital.Â
Kyle Rasmussen
Residence: Reinbeck, Iowa
Years Active: 2 years
Owner at Generational Wealth Management
Grundy County Memorial Hospital Foundation vice president and treasurer, Reinbeck Junior Achievement, Reinbeck City Council member, Little Rebels Daycare board vice president
I’ve been on the receiving end of care several times from the wonderful team at Cedar Valley Hospice and can’t say enough great things about how they help people pass with dignity and care.
Tracie Spencer
Residence: Waterloo, Iowa
Years Active: 4 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
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