Ellen Kay Minchk

Background

Minchk, Ellen Kay was born on June 14, 1950 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Wiley and Helen Therese (McAndrews) Garrett.

Education

Bachelor, U. Dubuque, 1973. Manager, Mr. Steak Restaurant, Dubuque, 1970-1977. Substitute teacher Galena Middle School, Illinois, 1973-1974.

Employment coordinator Operation: New View, Peosta, Iowa, 1978-1979, employment program manager, 1979-1982, deputy director, fiscal officer, 1982-1983, executive director 1983.

Board of directors Dubuque Girls Club, 1984.

Career

Manager Mr. Steak Restaurant, Dubuque, 1970—1977. Substitute teacher Galena Middle School, Illinois, 1973—1974. Employment coordinator Operation: New View, Peosta, Iowa, 1978—1979.

Employment program manager, 1979—1982. Deputy director, fiscal officer, 1982—1983. Executive director, since 1983.

Achievements

• Ellen Kay Minchk has been listed as a noteworthy community action agency executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Iowa Community Action Association (board directors 1983, chairman training committee 1983-1985), Iowa Association Community Action Directors, Regional and National Association Community Action Directors, Women in Management, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Youth Employment Association (secretary 1979-1982).

Connections

Married William Kerry Minchk, August 16, 1980. Married Harry E. Egli, August 21, 1971 (divorced November 1977).

Father:

John Wiley Garrett

Mother:

Helen Therese (McAndrews) Garrett

Spouse:

Harry E. Egli

Spouse:

William Kerry Minchk