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Staub named dean of Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Following a national search, Drake University has named Catherine Staub as the next dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Staub, an associate professor at Drake since 2015, is currently the Peggy Fisher and Larry …
By BPC Staff | Nov 23, 2021
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Russell to leave Iowa IPL to join Biden administration

Matt Russell, the executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light’s board of directors, will be stepping down at the end of this month to join the Biden administration. According to a news release, Russell …
By BPC Staff | Nov 19, 2021
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Shannon Rutledge named president and CEO of Farmers Mutual Hail, effective Dec. 31

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa announced that Shannon Rutledge, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer, effective Dec. 31. He will succeed Ronald Rutledge, who will …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2021
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Koester to lead Des Moines Heart Challenge

The American Heart Association Des Moines has named Jonathan Koester, president of Koester Development in Windsor Heights, as Heart Challenge chairman for the 2021-2022 year. In this role, Koester is charged with a $375,000 fundraising goal …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2021
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MercyOne Central Iowa names new HR vice president

MercyOne Central Iowa has hired Donna Hoffman as vice president of human resources operations. In this role, she will implement short- and long-term strategies addressing colleague and leadership engagement to improve overall quality outcomes and patient and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2021
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Hilligan named Wesley Life’s COO

Erin Hilligan has been named chief operating officer of WesleyLife, a nonprofit provider of health and wellness services in Central Iowa. Hilligan has worked at Ebenezer/M Health Fairview Health system in Minneapolis for 18 years. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 20, 2021
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Holmes Murphy hires chief analytics officer

Jeffrey Austin White has joined Holmes Murphy as chief analytics officer, the Waukee-based insurance brokerage announced. He has nearly three decades of experience focused on strategic investments in talent and technology. In this new role for …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 19, 2021
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Beckett named Kum & Go’s CFO

Brian Beckett has been named chief financial officer for Kum & Go, a convenience store chain based in Des Moines. Beckett succeeds Erin Kuhl, who is now chief financial officer for Krause Group, Kum & …
By BPC Staff | Oct 18, 2021
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MercyOne-Central Iowa names new chief medical officer

MercyOne announced that Dr. Lisa Laurent has been named chief medical officer for MercyOne-Central Iowa. She began in the position on Oct. 7. Laurent, a board-certified radiologist, most recently was chief medical officer at CHI …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2021
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Derry named chair of DMACC paralegal program

Karin Derry of Johnston has been selected as the new chair of the DMACC Paralegal Program located at the Urban Campus in Des Moines. With a background in human resources management, Derry also has a law …
By BPC Staff | Oct 6, 2021