Board of Directors

Meet the Board! 

The SMART Board of Directors is comprised of a robust group of individuals dedicated to the mission of our organization. Each member serves as a volunteer to enhance environmental, social, and economical growth throughout the community. 

Krista Nemitz - President

Jodi Varner - Vice President

Career: Loan Officer

Time with SMART: Since 2019

Why Jodi volunteers with SMART: To keep our community vibrant. 

If Jodi's life had a theme song it would be: Convoy by C.W. McCall

Stacey Teter - Treasurer

Career: Site Coordinator at Head Start

Time with SMART: Since 2024

Why Stacey volunteers with SMART: I want to be more involved in the community and help to keep Baker a great place to live!

If Stacey were a sport in the Olympics she would be: A Decathlon because I do a little bit of everything. 

Deborah (Walraven) Wenger - Member

Career: Event Coordinator, Customer Service Specialist, Insurance 

Time with SMART: Since 2023

Why Deborah volunteers with SMART: To bring my expertise to help Baker Thrive and Grow!

The best piece of advice that Deborah has ever received is: We are Never Alone

Kendyl Polatas - Member

Career: Hired Hand

Time with SMART: Since 2024

Why Kendyl volunteers with SMART: I volunteered to join the SMART board in order to further my involvement within the community of Baker and the surrounding towns to not only improve the community but also to get more interest in the economic success of the area. 

If Kendyl's life had a theme song it would be: Prairie Evening/Sagebrush Waltz by Colter Wall

Karol Zachmann - Member 

Mindi Murnion - Member

Shannon Johnson - Member