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Aureon realigns executive leadership team

Aureon, a West Des Moines-based technology solutions provider, announced a strategic executive realignment with the appointment of three key leaders: Chris Burns as chief operating officer, Holly Veeder as chief transformation officer and Aric Birchmier …

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McCormick named chair of MidWest One

Tracy McCormick

Tracy McCormick will serve as chair of MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. and MidWestOne Bank, the group announced. McCormick is the daughter of MidWestOne Bank’s former chairman and director emeritus, W. Richard Summerwill, who …

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Willkie House announces new executive director

Weslyn Caldwell

Willkie House, a Des Moines nonprofit that supports families and youth with after-school programming, has appointed Weslyn Caldwell as its new executive director. She succeeds Alex Rice, who recently became executive director of …

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CultureALL announces leadership transition

CultureALL, a nonprofit that offers multicultural programming and consulting, has announced that founder Sherry Gupta will step down as executive director July 1. Jessie Orton, who has served as CultureALL’s director of operations since 2019, …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces two promotions

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the promotion of two team members. Courtney Shaw has been promoted to chief communications and engagement officer. In this role, she will continue to oversee the Partnership’s communications …

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Weinhardt Law Firm expands, changes name to Weinhardt & Lantz

Todd Lantz (left) with Mark Weinhardt (right). Lantz was announced today as a named partner of Weinhardt Law Firm, now Weinhardt & Lantz. Images courtesy of Weinhardt & Lantz.

Des Moines-based Weinhardt Law Firm has rebranded …

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EMC Insurance names new chief claims officer

EMC Insurance Cos. has named Brian Fuller senior vice president – chief claims officer. In his new role, Fuller will oversee claims, claims operations and EMC Claims Solutions, a third-party administrator. Fuller, who most recently …

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Megan Milligan named Anawim Housing president

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Megan Milligan has been named president of Anawim Housing, a role she will assume in September.

Milligan, who has been president and CEO of the Iowa Center for Economic Success since 2014, replaces …

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Pugel announces retirement from DMACC board

Des Moines Area Community College’s longest-serving board president Joe Pugel has announced his retirement and resignation from the DMACC Board of Trustees. His last official day at the college will be June 16. Pugel joined …

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Iowa State Fair announces promotions, staff realignment

Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons has announced a realignment of the fair’s organizational structure, including the creation of four strategic teams to help the organization operate more efficiently and prepare for the future. To …

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