Board & Staff

Local Recreation

Resource Connections

Leadership Committed to Custer County’s Future

CEDA is guided by a dedicated board of directors and professional staff who share a passion for building vibrant, resilient communities. Our leadership team brings together expertise in business, education, agriculture, government, and community development to ensure that Custer County remains a great place to live, work, and invest.

Board of Directors & Staff

Chairman

 JD Bennetts

Custer Telephone Co-op- Manager

Vice-Chairman

Sherry Maestas

Challis Chamber – President – Business Owner

Treasurer

Steve Rembelski 

Challis Area Health Center- Executive Director

Director

Ken Dizes

Salmon River Electric Co-op- Manager

Director

Will Naillon

Custer County Commissioner

Director

Jake Zollinger

Custer P & Z, Agriculture

Director

Steve Botti

City of Stanley- Mayor – City of Challis- Mayor 

Director

Don Weeks

Thompson Creek Mine – Manager

Director

Lani Rembelski

Challis School District #181 – Superintendent

Ex Officio

Idaho Commerce

Jules Belyea

Executive Director

Jolie Turek