UWJC Executive Director

Jessica Lowe Vokes  joined the United Way of Jasper County in September 2014. Her background in both non-profit work and communications/journalism has helped her to promote the work of United Way and raise awareness about the organization's mission and work to stabilize lives. 

In addition to her work with the UWJC, Jessica enjoys being an active member of the community. She is chair of Newton Fest, a member of St. Nick's Christmas Club, president of Friends of Newton Parks, a board member of the Newton Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Newton Main Street Promotions Committee and marketing volunteer for Brighton's Whoopee Days committee. 

Jessica was named one of the Newton Daily News/Young Professionals of Jasper County's 20 Under 40 honorees and received the Des Moines Register/Young Professionals Connection YP of The Year "Ashley Okland Award" in February 2017.

She has lived in Newton since 2005 and enjoys watching old movies, writing, making crafts and spending time with her husband Erik, her family and friends. 

UWJC Board of Directors

The United Way of Jasper County Board of Directors play an integral part in United Way. They meet bimonthly to discuss goals, finances, impact and outreach. Board members take an active role in fundraising, advocacy and the allocations process to ensure United Way of Jasper County is having the greatest impact possible. The board is composed of community leaders and volunteers who call Jasper County home. 

Charity Noe of Newton - UWJC President

Randy Ervin of Newton - Vice President

Ange Sevenbergen of Newton - Secretary

Sue Fortune of Newton, - Treasurer

Brad Magg of Colfax

Megan Meyer of Newton

Danielle Rogers of Newton

Carol Swift of Mingo

Zach Umsted of Newton