MATURA offers programs and services to the region's low-income children, families, and individuals. Details regarding these services can be found using the links below.

About MATURA

To contact the MATURA Administration Office call (641) 782-8431.

Mission Statement

MATURA Action Corporation shall provide quality programming for families and individuals in the community, assisting in achieving self-sufficiency, the strengthening of families, and improving quality of life.

Board of Directors

A volunteer board of directors provides oversight and direction to MATURA Action Corporation. Each county served by MATURA is represented on the organization’s board of directors.

Our board is comprised of Local Elected Representatives, Business and Other Representatives, and Low-Income Representatives. By county, they include:

Adair County                                                           Adams County
Dave Homan                                                            Phyllis Mullen (Chairperson)
Marvin Ford (Vice Chair)                                          Deb Thornton
Jack Brown Chris Heimke

Madison County                                                     Ringgold County
Bob Duff                                                                   Kraig Penninton
Hal Jackson (Secretary)                                          Gerald McLain
Pam Madison                                                           Lois Grace

Taylor County                                                        Union County
Charles Ambrose                                                    Ron Riley
Patty Weese Catherine Bristow
Eleanor Sheffield

Staff

MATURA Action Corporation is staffed by an Executive Director and over 80 employees located at offices across the region.

Executive Director
Ron Ludwig

Administrative Staff
Tracey Mavis, Director of Operations
Nicci Tucker, Chief Financial Officer
Tammy Allsup, Office Manager
Susan McElwain, Fiscal Assistant
Cindy Nelson, Fiscal Assistant
Barbara Magnani, Receptionist