Who We Are

The Five County Association of Government's Community Action Partnership (CAP) helps low-income households become self-sufficient by using funding and working with various partners. CAP assesses community needs, involves community members through volunteering, and provides assistance. The Five County Human Services Council oversees the program and ensures fair decision-making. If you want to join the board, contact Kimberly Cooper at kcooper@fivecounty.utah.gov. CAP is part of the Community Action Partnership of Utah and the National Community Action Partnership, which offer support to our agency.

Human Service Council Board

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    Melani Torgersen

    Escalante Mayor and Board Chairperson

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    Jerry Taylor

    Garfield County Commissioner

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    Derek Morton

    Iron County LI Representative

  • Paul Cozzens

    Iron County Commissioner

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    Carolyn White

    Beaver County Community Representative

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    Jason Scheuer

    Beaver County LI Representative

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    Wade Hollingshead

    Beaver County Commissioner

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    Milton McLelland

    Iron County LI Representative

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    Jon Torgerson

    Garfield County Community Representative

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    Celeste Meyers

    Kane County Commissioner

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    Colleen Brown

    Kane County Community Representative

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    Jerica Bauer

    Kane County LI Representative

  • Gil Almquist

    Washington County Commissioner

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    Jacob Browning

    Washington County Community Representative

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    Jillian Penhale

    Washington County LI Representative

Upcoming Board Meetings

  • February

    02.11.2026 12:00-2:00PM

    Open to the Public for in-person or virtual attendance. Held at the Festival Hall in Cedar City. 105 N 100 E

  • May

    05.13.2026 12:00-1:00PM

    Open to the Public for in-person or virtual attendance. Held at the Festival Hall in Cedar City. 105 N 100 E

  • July

    07.08.2026 12:00-1:00PM

    Open to the Public for in-person or virtual attendance. Held at the Festival Hall in Cedar City. 105 N 100 E

Meet the Team

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    Andrea Escobar

    CSS Director

    aescobar@fivecounty.utah.gov

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    Alyshia Jenkins

    Program Manager

    ajenkins@fivecounty.utah.gov

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    Niki Jamer

    Program Manager

    njamer@fivecounty.utah.gov

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    Jody Matavao

    CAP Case Manager

    swagers@fivecounty.utah.gov

  • Minerva Marquez

    Heat Outreach Coordinator

  • Rebecca Smedley

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  • Hailee Foster

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