New CEO Announced For Northwest Community Action Partnership

Northwest Community Action Partnership(NCAP) names Brooke Smith as new Chief Executive Officer.

Northwest Community Action Partnership announced today that Brooke Smith has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer. Brooke begins as CEO after serving the agency as their Human Resource Director for the past four and a half years. Brooke assumed responsibilities on September 7, 2022.

Prior to joining NCAP Brooke served as the Director of the Chadron Chamber of Commerce, a Service Manager for Wells Fargo, and has a variety of leadership experiences, and a background of service. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado State University. Brooke succeeds Karen Eisenbarth who retired in June 2022.

“Brooke's excitement and enthusiasm to build the program was instrumental in the decision to hire her as CEO," said Jake Stewart, President of the NCAP Board. “We have confidence that the organization will thrive under her leadership.”

Rachel Johnson – Interim CEO stated “Northwest Community Action Partnership touches the lives of so many and we are excited to welcome Brooke to this new role. She is creative and innovative, and her skills, dedication, and compassion have been an asset to our agency and the community we serve. We look forward to Brooke’s leadership and this new chapter for NCAP. We’re grateful for the hard work of the Hiring Committee and the unanimous endorsement of the Board of Directors of its recommendation to appoint Brooke as the CEO.”

Northwest Community Action is dedicated to helping those in need and alleviating poverty. Its four main programs dedicated to accomplishing this mission are Head Start, Weatherization, Community Services and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Brooke Smith said "I am humbled and honored to have been selected for this role. I have held a deep rooted passion for giving back and serving those in need from a young age, so leading an organization such as ours is a dream come true. The team at NCAP is extraordinarily talented and dedicated to helping people and changing lives. I am proud to work alongside this team to accomplish our goals and further our mission."