The dedicated staff of Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area is responsible for day-to-day administration, programming and project management.
 Candy Streed
Managing Director/Director of Partnerships
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Candy Welch-Streed is a native Iowan, originally from Maquoketa, and she makes her home in Waterloo with her two sons, Clayton and Jackson. In 1994, she made one of the best decisions of her life, to join the AmeriCorps Program, where she was employed by USDA. It was during that service that she found her career with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. Candy has twenty years of heritage development experience. She is currently Director of Partnerships for Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and is responsible for helping the 37-county region and its partners preserve and share their agricultural stories. She directly manages their grant and partner programs, interpretation, historic preservation and technical assistance efforts. Candy is proud to be a part of preserving American traditions and stories and helping Iowans connect with their heritage. It is her personal mission to be a part of making Iowa a great place to live. |
 Laura Elfers
Program Director
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Growing up on a family farm and currently involved in the farming operation, Laura Elfers can assist you in discovering the many agriculture stories you can tell at your site. Working in the county government environment for over ten years, she can help navigate your obstacles. However if you are needing help with brochures, exhibits, interpretive panels, gathering volunteer support, or how to make your site attractive to educators, her fourteen years of experience will be able to guide you. |
 Jori Wade-Booth
Communications & Marketing Director |
Jori Wade-Booth has nearly 20 years experience in communications, public relations, publishing, product development, graphic design and fundraising. Formerly, Jori served as Public Affairs Coordinator for University of Northern Iowa Museums where she was responsible for planning and executing media relations, public programming and promoting featured exhibits. Most recently, she worked as Director of Development for Self-Help International, a Waverly-based non-profit. Currently Jori served on the Eastern Iowa Tourism Board of Directors and the Waverly Tourism Committee. A native of Newton, Iowa, Wade-Booth graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in English and a minor in creative writing. Jori has made her home in northeast Iowa with her husband, beautiful daughter and their rescue pup Petey.
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