Board Members
Mike Sager - Chairperson
Mike came to Sheridan 26 years ago from his native Martin, SD. Employed by DK Construction as Construction Manager, Mike has volunteered for the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter and Habitat for Humanity before coming to CHAPS. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Sheridan Housing Action Committee (SHAC). He is a graduate of R.A.P.P.O.R.T. and Dale Carnegie courses, and his interests include affordable housing, fishing, hiking in the mountains, and dog obedience training.
Lynne Whittington - Vice President
Del Acker – Secretary
Del is the Principal-in-Charge of Architecture for TSP Architecture in Sheridan. An experienced coordinator and a skilled, effective communicator, he brings 26 years of professional experience to projects. Throughout his career, Mr. Acker has been involved in a variety of different projects, with an emphasis on educational and recreational facilities, healthcare and assisted living facilities, and seniors and multi-family housing. His Professional Affiliations include: American Institute of Architects (AIA); National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB); Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI); Society for College and University Planners (SCUP) and Wyoming School Boards Association (Corporate Member). Del is an avid runner, competing in several marathons nationally every year.
Sue Gates –Treasurer
Sue was elected to the board of directors in April, 2006 and is also a CHAPS volunteer. A native New Yorker, Sue has lived in the Sheridan area for 46 years, many of those years involved in ranching. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of the State of New York, Albany, and for 7 years was a clinical instructor in the Sheridan College Nursing Program. In 1998 Sue helped to establish Family Planning of the Big Horns and presently serves as president of the board of directors of that agency.
Peggy Acker – member at large
Peggy is a 1972 graduate of Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She is a Member of the National Education Association, Wyoming Education Association, and Sheridan Central Education Association. She has spent thirty-four years as an elementary teacher and is married with two children. Peggy enjoys her career as a teacher at Coffeen Elementary school.
Lynn Reeves - Member at Large
Paula Wilcox - Member at Large