Executive Director

(712) 490-1618

mohman@siouxlandship.org

Matt Ohman is the Executive Director of SHIP. He is responsible for the management, guidance and direction of all programs and services provided by and authorized by SHIP. Matt is a lifelong Sioux City resident, graduating from East High School in 1996 and from Morningside College in 2000 with a degree in mass communication and business. He worked as an account executive at Cable One Advertising for six years prior to coming to SHIP in 2006. His role at SHIP from 2006 – 2012 was as a contract coordinator and Early Childhood Iowa Director. In 2012, Matt became the organization's Executive Director.Matt finds working at SHIP an enjoyable and satisfying experience because the organization positively impacts people's lives. Matt resides in Morningside with his two children, Mia and Jack.

SHIP Programs Director

(712) 253-7887

erin@siouxlandship.org

Erin Binneboese is DCAT Coordinator for 14 counties in Northwest Iowa. Her responsibilities include program coordination, contract writing, facilitating community meetings and reporting to state officials on program progress. She joined SHIP in November 2006. Erin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a BA degree in Organizational Communication. Prior to her employment with SHIP she worked in customer service oriented positions. Erin resides in Hinton, IA with her husband and children.

Contract Accounting Coordinator

(712) 222-6389

kjenkins@siouxlandship.org

Kim Jenkins is a Contract Accounting Assistant for Siouxland Human Investment Partnership. She joined SHIP in May, 2012. Her responsibilities include administrative services, accounting, and general clerical duties. She was previously employed with Siouxland Telephone Company for the past 20 years as a Commissions Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. Kim is a lifelong resident of Sioux City. She has two grown sons and five grandchildren. She loves gardening, and attending all her grandchildren’s activities.

Government Relations / Advocacy & Early Childhood Director

(712)-574-2793

khall@siouxlandship.org

Kerri Hall has served as SHIP's Early Childhood Iowa Director since 2015. She works closely with early childhood stakeholders and providers in both Ida and Woodbury counties to ensure that all families with children 0-5 in the communities have access to quality services. In 2023, Kerri was promoted to also serve as SHIP’s Government Relations and Advocacy Director. Born and raised in Sioux City, and after living in Phoenix, Arizona and New York City, Kerri moved back to the area. Kerri resides in Sioux City with her husband, four children and two dogs. She is an active volunteer with the Red Cross and enjoys golfing and spending time with her family.

Growing Community Connections Director

(712) 223-9614

jgieselman@siouxlandship.org

JoAnn Gieselman is the Director for Growing Community Connections with Siouxland Human Investment Partnership. JoAnn’s primary responsibility as the Growing Community Connections Directory is to support agencies and individuals in our community in ways that they can collectively work together to address our community’s needs. JoAnn Gieselman graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1980. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. Throughout her career JoAnn has taken additional graduate courses in Behavioral Disabilities and Social work from both the University of Nebraska and the University of Iowa. JoAnn has been an active part of Growing Community Connections since it’s conception and truly enjoys the wonderful opportunity she has to work with the many industries and inspirational individuals and agencies in our area.

Accountant

(605) 760-9287

tnielsen@siouxlandship.org

Tami Nielsen is an Accountant for Siouxland Human Investment Partnership. She Joined SHIP in June 2021. She is responsible for general accounting functions including budgets, financial reports and audit compliance. Tami graduated from Minnesota West Community College and attended Southern New Hampshire University. Tami has over 16 years of non-profit accounting experience. She resides in Sioux City and has two adult daughters, Erin and Alison. In her spare time, Tami enjoys fishing, crafting, woodworking and volunteering.

Human Resources Director

(712) 898-4475

jgehring@siouxlandship.org

Joli Gehring joined SHIP in February 2022. She earned her degree in Human Resource Management from Bellevue University in 2004 while working full-time. Prior to joining the agency, she worked as an HR Business Partner in a manufacturing environment. At SHIP she is responsible for the payroll, employee benefits and human resource functions. Joli, and her husband Mark, lived in Ponca, Nebraska for 30 years where they raised two sons. They currently reside in South Sioux City. Joli is involved in the South Sioux City Optimist Club as well as the South Sioux City Chamberettes. In her spare time, you will find her walking Crystal Cove and spending time with her family.

Finance Director

813-388-7301

Mindy joined SHIP as the Finance Director on May 1, 2023. She was born and raised in Ohio but has been around the Midwest most of her life. She graduated from Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio with a Business Management degree. She then received her MBA from Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida while working full-time and raising two children in 2006. Mindy moved to South Dakota in 2008 and worked at the University of South Dakota from 2008 until 2022. She resides in Vermillion, South Dakota with her two children, Roz and Bailey.