E911 Board
The purpose of the Cerro Gordo County E911 Service Board is to plan, implement, manage, and maintain local enhanced emergency communication and dispatch systems for the public.
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Study- Sept 21, 2026
Core Responsibilities and Purpose
- System Administration: Oversee the operation, development, and technical integration of local Enhanced 911 (E911) networks.
- Financial Governance: Manage, collect, and disburse local 911 surcharge funds collected from phone and communication service bills to cover equipment, facility upgrades, mapping databases, and maintenance contracts.
Board Membership Structure
Established through joint agreements under state law, an E911 Service Board brings together local government units to ensure a centralized, unified approach. Membership generally includes:
- A designated representative from the County Board of Supervisors
- A representative from each political subdivision that has a public safety agency that provides emergency services within the county
- The Emergency Management Agency Coordinator
- The County Sheriff
- The Chief of Police of any city within the county that operates a public safety answering point
- Private emergency service agencies who operate within the county are allowed to participate but are non-voting members of the board
Cerro Gordo County E911 Program Manager: Heather Hahn
| Agency/Jurisdiction (Voting Members) | Primary | Alternate |
| Cerro Gordo County | Carl Ginapp | Casey Callanan |
| Clear Lake | Jim Finstad | |
| Dougherty | Lynn Nagel | Matt Reed |
| Fertile | Nick Bailey | Mike Dahn |
| Hanlontown | Blayne Brunsvold | Peter Brattrud |
| Manly | Scott Heagel | |
| Mason City | Mike McKelvey | Erik Bullinger |
| Meservey | Jordan White | Tom Wede |
| Nora Springs | Mike Miller | Randy Hassman |
| Plymouth | Amy Berding | Scott Ryg |
| Rock Falls | Chad Kahler | Scott Enis |
| Rockford | Cory Murray | Scott Johnson |
| Rockwell | Brad Meyer | Larry Wentz |
| Sheffield | JC McCaslin | Brad Mulford |
| Swaledale | Blaine Wilson | Travis Highley |
| Thornton | Shelby Steenhard | Ethan Awe |
| Ventura | Jim Sholly | Bob Froiland |
| Cerro Gordo County EMA | Eric Whipple | |
| Cerro Gordo County Sheriff | David Hepperly | Lon Johnson |
| Clear Lake PSAP | Mike Colby | Brandon Heinz |
| Private Service (Non-Voting) | Primary | Alternate |
| Rockwell-Swaledale EMT | Adam Wedmore |
