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

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

  • Matt Doty

    • RoleChair
    • LI Class Year2021-22
    • CompanyBartlett Instrument Company
      Fort Madison

  • Matt Fett

    • RoleVice Chair
    • LI Class Year2017-18
    • CompanyBCC Advisors
      Des Moines

  • David Farnsworth

    • RoleTreasurer & Secretary
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanyMHCS
      West Des Moines

  • Shelly Greving

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

  • Mark Phillips

    • RoleCurriculum Chair
    • LI Class Year2018-19
    • CompanyGreenState Credit Union
      Johnston

  • Kristie Bell

    • RoleProgram Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2023-24
    • CompanyWixted & Company
      West Des Moines

  • Ryan Waller

    • RoleProgram Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2023-24
    • CompanyCity of Marion
      Marion

  • Calan Smidt

    • RoleAlumni Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2021-22
    • CompanyStrategic America
      West Des Moines

  • Chris Wood

    • RoleAlumni Co-Chair
    • LI Class Year2020-21
    • CompanyA Great Place To Work US
      Des Moines

  • Deb Lucht

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

  • Phil Jones

    • RoleABI Board Representative
    • LI Class Year2022-23
    • CompanyRada Manufacturing
      Waverly

  • Cole Amstutz

    • RoleCentral Iowa Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2021-22
    • CompanyServiceMaster By Rice
      Clive

  • 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

  • Malea Trainer

    • RoleSoutheast Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2020-21
    • CompanyMusco Lighting
      Oskaloosa

  • Amy McDermott

    • RoleSouthwest Regional Representative
    • LI Class Year2020-21
    • CompanyWorld-Kinect
      Council Bluffs