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. 

Jodi Varner - 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

Kendyl Polatas - Vice President

Career: Hired Hand

Time with SMART: Since 2024

Why Kendyl volunteers with SMART: I volunteered to join the SMART board 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

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. 

Karol Zachmann - Member 

Shannon Johnson - Member