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Key Leadership Changes

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Partnership fills talent development role, announces promotions

Katherine Atkinson has joined the Greater Des Moines Partnership as the director of workforce. In her role at the Partnership, Atkinson will identify, outline and execute strategies to strengthen and support talent development for the Greater …
By BPC Staff | Mar 14, 2022
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Deets named Waukee city administrator

Brad Deets, who has worked for the city of Waukee since 2006, has been named the Dallas County community’s city administrator. Deets, who begins his new job April 1, will be paid $180,000 annually. He …
By BPC Staff | Mar 9, 2022
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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation’s executive director stepping down

M. Jessica Rowe is stepping down as executive director of the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation, the organization announced today. According to a news release, a search committee has been established to find her …
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2022
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Bro promoted to president of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA

Kemin Industries, the Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer, recently named Marsha Bro president of Kemin Food Technologies – EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Having held various executive positions within Kemin, Bro was most recently general manager …
By BPC Staff | Mar 3, 2022
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Trilix promotes chief marketing officer to president

Brett Adams has been promoted to president of Trilix, a Des Moines-based marketing agency, following the departure of Tom Senne. Adams will take on new responsibilities as president but remain in his role of chief marketing …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2022
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Principal hires new compliance, investor relations leaders

Principal Financial Group announced two new leadership hires within its compliance and investor relations operations. On Monday, Noreen Fierro (upper photo) joined Principal as senior vice president, chief compliance officer, overseeing all regulatory compliance operations for the …
By BPC Staff | Feb 22, 2022
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Snyder replaced as president and CEO of GuideOne Insurance

Jessica Snyder, president and CEO of GuideOne Insurance since 2017, has been replaced by an interim leader, the Business Record has learned. Andrew Noga, senior vice president and general counsel, is now the interim CEO, according …
By BPC Staff | Feb 21, 2022
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Jackson to lead new health equity division for Wellmark

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today that Laura Jackson has been named executive vice president for Health Equity, Access and Improvement. In that position, Jackson will lead a new division within Wellmark dedicated to improving …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 21, 2022
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Altoona hires new city administrator

John Harrenstein, city administrator in North Mankato, Minn., for the past nine years, has been hired as Altoona’s city administrator. Harrenstein replaces longtime Altoona city administrator Jeff Mark, who retired recently. Harrenstein, who grew up …
By BPC Staff | Feb 21, 2022
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Young named CFO of F&G

Des Moines-based life and annuity company F&G announced it has appointed Wendy JB Young as chief financial officer. Most recently, Young was chief risk officer for F&G, where she has worked since 2000. “Wendy brings extensive industry experience and …
By BPC Staff | Feb 15, 2022
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