Staff
Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS) works hard to efficiently pull together the resources needed to meet the energy and radon needs of its member school districts. Its team of champions includes the team members below and five Iowa school superintendents on the EAIS Board of Directors.
Julie Weisshaar
Julie Weisshaar
Executive Director
Julie’s urban and rural experiences led her to co-founding Energy Association of Iowa Schools in 2011 and creating the School Radon Training & Support System in 2015. Her previous professional background includes 15 years of Iowa education administrative and public relations experience at the local, regional and state levels. Julie says that using her master’s degree in Community Development to create a statewide community of support for schools continues to be a fulfilling adventure.
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Jay Wilson
Executive Assistant
Jay is a seasoned writer for print, broadcast, and online formats. He brings experience in writing and implementing grants, as well as the creation of events and educational programs. Jay’s background includes both non-profit and for-profit settings. When asked to share why he would like to have a direct positive impact on school energy efficiency and cancer control with Energy Association of Iowa Schools, Jay said,
“Energy efficiency is sustainability. Cancer control saves lives. Working in this realm is a gratifying use of my skillsets.”
Roxanne Carroll
Roxanne Carroll
Accounting Clerk
Rox joins EAIS with 25 years of public accounting experience and is doing a great job shaping our new accounting clerk position. Her background with a community college, health services organization and tax company fits together useful puzzle pieces to help EAIS grow! Rox is having fun translating her computer knowledge into learning to use a Mac.
Keith Turner
Keith Turner
School Radon Representative
Keith is a retired educator who spent 37 years as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent in three different Iowa school districts. Turner is a past chairman of the EAIS Board of Directors, where he helped in the development of the EAIS School Radon Training & Support System. Keith is uniquely qualified to provide practical guidance for school administrators seeking to test their buildings for radon, as he implemented the program in his own schools and can personally attest to the merits and ease of the process.
Cindy Norman
Cindy Norman
School Radon Representative
Cindy comes to EAIS as an experienced educator of 34 years. Her teaching background ranges from teaching K-12 grade students, a master’s degree in Elementary Education, along with endorsements in TAG and Early Childhood. She also had opportunities to teach literacy and technology classes to educators and students in China. Cindy looks forward to learning more about radon and energy needs to help schools create safer learning environments.
Jeff Norman
Jeff Norman
School Radon Representative
Jeff joins the EAIS team with a strong technology background. He has 10 years experience working with Area Education Agency maintenance and technology, as well as 22 years as a school technology coordinator in several Iowa school districts. His expertise and problem solving skills add an appreciated dimension to the team. Jeff is looking forward to working with Iowa schools on radon testing to help create a safer environment for all.
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Maria Groumoutis
Communications Assistant/BOP Liaison
Maria worked with EAIS as part of her high school media technology class, and we are thrilled to have her back! She also has experience working for an assisted living community, cooking at a restaurant, and managing the Creston Farmers’ Market. She recently finished her AA degree at Southwestern Community College. Maria is looking forward to merging her love for art with her EAIS job.
Shelley Mason
Member Support/Administrative Assistant
Shelley officially retired for the second time at the end of June 2024. However she may be helping with special EAIS events, so keep your eyes open for a Shelley sighting!