The Iowa Board of Regents has selected AGB Search from Washington, D.C., as the firm to assist with the selection of the next president of Iowa State University. Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire in 2026 on May 16. AGB’s duties for the search include defining search goals and developing the position specification and timeline, identifying and recruiting candidates, assisting with screening procedures, communicating with candidates, facilitating interviews and conducting background checks. The firm will be paid a fee equal to 25% of the annual base salary contracted for the first year of the appointed candidate, plus expenses, a news release said. “Selecting a president is the most important role of the Board of Regents,” Mark Braun, the Iowa Board of Regents’ executive director, said in a statement. “AGB has an outstanding track record of being able to assist in the recruitment of candidates and the hiring of tremendous university leaders.” The Board of Regents also announced the members of the Presidential Search Committee, which will be co-chaired by regent JC Risewick and Iowa State University Faculty Senate President Meghan Gillette. To view the full list of members, click here.