Board of Directors

MINET is governed by a board of 6 members – three from each community – including 2 city staff representatives, 2 city council liaisons, and 2 members at large. Except for the City Manager each member serves a two year term.

2026 Board Members

Monmouth Finance Director – Shawn Waite

City Manager Independence Appointee – Jason Kistler

Council Liaison Monmouth – Cec Koontz

Council Liaison Independence – Evan Sorce

Monmouth Citizen at Large – Dave Ritchey

Independence Citizen at Large – Micheal Hicks