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A Closer Look

Aaron Pearce

How football inspires Pharmacists Mutual CEO Aaron Pearce

Aaron Pearce, president and CEO of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Co., is also a football coach.

His first year of coaching was during his third year of law school. When he moved to Iowa, he coached …

Keshia Meissner

A Closer Look: Keshia Meissner

Keshia Meissner’s move to the Salisbury House five years ago was already a big switch after a career in health and human services nonprofits. Then, throw in the pandemic as well.

She started as executive …

CLAmyKahler

Get to know Amy Kahler, the new leader at Des Moines Water Works

Amy Kahler said she knew the time was right to pursue the CEO job at Des Moines Water Works when it was announced her predecessor, Ted Corrigan, was retiring. Corrigan stepped down on July 18, …

Andrea Woodard

Local engagement draws Woodard to ISAC

A notable policy leader has stepped into a role that will call on her expertise, experience and love for Iowa.

Andrea Woodard joined the Iowa State Association of Counties as executive director in August 2024. …

CL Chuck Current

Meet new Meals from the Heartland executive director Chuck Current

There is one specific sign to look for to signal that Chuck Current, executive director of Meals from the Heartland, is going to ask for money.

He’s wearing long pants.

Current loves to wear shorts. …

CL Kelly Hannan

A Closer Look: Kelly Hannan

Kelly Hannan feels like she’s from everywhere. 

She was born in Rochester, Minn. Her family spent time in Waterloo and Minneapolis before moving to Urbandale when she was 16. She attended college in Pella and …

CL Julie Kenney

A Closer Look: Julie Kenney

The Agribusiness Association of Iowa gained a new leader on Sept. 1, when Julie Kenney stepped into the role of CEO. She has more than 20 years of experience in agriculture, most recently serving as …

CL George ONeal

Perfectionism, public speaking and West Point: Meet George O’Neal, president and CEO of Aureon

When Geoge O’Neal was going through the interview process and researching technology solution provider Aureon, where he was being recruited for the CEO role, he said he liked the “uniqueness” of the opportunity

“I like …

CL Nathan Simpson

A Closer Look: Nathan Simpson

As Primary Health Care moves forward with its third CEO in 43 years of existence and first new one in 24 years, Nathan Simpson is projecting continuity for the nonprofit community health center in Des …

CL Sadie Trytten

A Closer Look: Sadie Trytten

Sadie Trytten took the reins of Neighborhood Development Corp. on Jan. 1, leading the nonprofit’s mission of revitalizing commercial and multifamily properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods that are underserved by the private sector.

She previously served …