Member Bios
 |
|
Dan Schweizer, President
Dan has been a board member since 2015 and serves on the Negotiations Committee. He previously served on the board from 2007 to 2011. Dan farms west of Nickerson; he has been a farmer all his life. Dan is married to Cindy Schweizer, and they have three children. Their oldest child attends Hutchinson Community College, and their two younger children attend USD 309 school. In his spare time, Dan enjoys watching Panther athletics and watching his children compete.
|
 |
|
Valorie Garcia, Member
Valorie has been a board member since 2018. She is the Accounts Payable Associate for Reno County Clerks office, where she has worked since 2009. Valorie is married to David Garcia. They have 2 children; Tre’ and Adan who attend Nickerson High School. Valorie is involved in Panther Pride. In her spare time she loves watching her very active boys with all of their sports, other activities, and being with family and friends.
|
 |
|
Brian Teichmann, Member
Brian has been a board member since 2018 and serves on the District Facilities and Strategic Planning Committees. He is the owner of Advanced Health Insurance Solutions since 2000, and he is the owner of Heartland Builders, LLC, since 2015. Brian is married to Lara Teichmann, and they have two children attending USD 309 schools. In Brian’s spare time, he is President of Redneck’s for Christ, and he enjoys hunting and racing.
|
 |
|
Jason Ontjes, Vice President
Jason has been a board member since 2015 and serves on the District Facilities and Strategic Planning Committees. Jason is the Fleet Manager at Jacam Chemicals since 2001. He is married to Erin Ontjes, and they have three children attending USD 309 schools.
|
 |
|
Mike Apfel, Member
Mike Apfel has been a board member since 2015. He serves on the District Facilities and Strategic Planning Committees. He works at Showalter Farms, and has been there since 2010. Mike has one daughter who currently attends Nickerson High School. In Mike’s spare time, he enjoys watching his daughter compete in sports.
|
 |
|
Tammy Davis, Member
Tammy served as the school board president and has been a board member since 2009. Additionally, she serves on the Reno County Education Cooperative (RCEC) Board, on the USD 309 Technology Committee, and on the Curriculum & Accreditation Committee. Tammy has operated a cleaning business since 1998, and substitute teaches in Hutchinson Public Schools. Tammy is married to Jeff Davis, and they have two children who have attended USD 309 schools. In Tammy’s spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. |
 |
|
Brent Engelland, Member
Brent has been a board member since 2018 and serves on the Board Negotiations Committee. He is a mechanic with Kansas Department of Transportation, where he has worked since 2000. Brent also farms south and west of Nickerson since 1998. Brent is married to Jodie Engelland. They have four children; Bryanna attends college in Colby, and Brooke, Brylee and Taylor all attend USD 309 schools. In Brent’s spare time, he enjoys watching his children compete in athletics. |