Board of Governors

Leadership Iowa is piloted each year by a dedicated group of program alumni from across the state. The Leadership Iowa Board of Governors puts forth their time and effort to maintain the sustainability and growth of the program, as well as its ability to engage participants, alumni and supporters with meaningful programming and opportunities.

Contact us if you’re interested in learning how you can become a Leadership Iowa board or committee member.

Board of Governors

  • Kelly Barrick

    • RoleChair
    • LI Class Year2015-16
    • CompanyCIBC Bank, USA
      West Des Moines

  • Matt Doty

    • RoleVice Chair
    • LI Class Year2021-22
    • CompanyWeaton Companies
      Fairfield

  • Dan Huitink

    • RoleTreasurer & Secretary
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanyVermeer Corporation
      Pella

  • Shelly Greving

    • RoleMarketing Chair
    • LI Class Year2011-12
    • CompanyEmerge Marketing Solutions
      Manning

  • Mark Phillips

    • RoleCurriculum Chair
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanyCommunity Choice Credit Union
      Johnston

  • Emily Blomme

    • RoleProgram Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2022-23
    • CompanyFoundation 2 Crisis Services
      Cedar Rapids

  • Jereb Pape

    • RoleProgram Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2022-23
    • CompanyIndependence Premium Foods
      Independence

  • Charity Tyler

    • RoleAlumni Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanyCedar Rapids Public Library Foundation
      Cedar Rapids

  • Chris Wood

    • RoleAlumni Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2020-21
    • CompanyTop Employers Institute
      Des Moines

  • Deb Lucht

    • RoleSelection Chair
    • LI Class Year2013-14
    • CompanyMinburn Communications
      Minburn

  • Kellan Longenecker

    • RoleABI Board Representative
    • LI Class Year2014-15
    • CompanyGeneral Mills
      Des Moines

  • Bobbi Segura

    • RoleCentral Iowa Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2015-16
    • CompanyWomen Lead Change
      Des Moines

  • Erin Swancutt

    • RoleNortheast Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2020-21
    • CompanyHawkeye Community College
      Waterloo

  • Jen Crimmins

    • RoleNorthwest Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2015-16
    • CompanyCitizens Community Credit Union
      Fort Dodge

  • Kama Small

    • RoleSoutheast Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanyGrinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
      Grinnell

  • Justin Schultz

    • RoleSouthwest Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanySouthwest Iowa Renewable Energy
      Council Bluffs

  • Alyson Fleming

    • RolePast Chair
    • LI Class Year2017-18
    • CompanyIowa Finance Authority
      Des Moines