Meet Our Team

Executive Director

Erin Yeager

Erin comes to Main Street with a past in management and over 20 years of small business-based knowledge. You may also recognize Erin from her various capacities of volunteering within the community.  She brings to Newton Main Street a tremendous amount of insight regarding the City of Newton, its past, its present, and what it will take to keep it successful.  

Utilizing the Main Street Approach, Erin will capitalize on the unique identity, assets, and characteristics of our historic commercial district.

Board of Directors

  • Miranda Caldwell

    Interim President

    Professional Affiliation: Sales and Community Outreach Director, Newton Village

  • Kelly Sorenson

    Vice President

    Professional Affiliation: Newton Community Schools Communications & Outreach

  • Lecia Downs

    Treasurer

    Professional Affiliation: Accounting VP, Advantage Credit Union

  • Samantha Winchell

    Secretary

    Professional Affiliation: Forbes Office Solutions

  • Myles Barth

    Co-Treasurer

    Professional Affiliation: Advantage Credit Union

  • Becca Decker

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation:

    Jasper County Habitat for Humanity

    Community Partnership Coordinator

  • Wes Ranard

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Historic Preservation Commission Representative

  • Chloe Jenkins

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Mercy One Newton Medical Center

  • Nikki Brain

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Business Solver

  • Evelyn George

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Community Member

  • Jerry Schwaller

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Northwestern Mutual

  • Board Member

  • Erin Chamber

    Ex-Officio

    Professional Affiliation: City of Newton Community Development Director

  • Amy Roth

    Ex-Officio

    Professional Affiliation: City of Newton, Council Member

Thank you to each one of our Board Members for their dedication and commitment to preserving the history and integrity of the Newton Main Street District.