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Iowa Nonprofit Alliance names executive director

The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance, a statewide association representing Iowa’s 23,000 nonprofit organizations, has hired its first full-time executive director, Alex Rice.

Alex Rice

Rice is a seventh-generation Iowan and West Des Moines native with experience …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 9, 2025
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NCMIC names new CEO

David Siebert, new CEO of NCMIC. Image courtesy of NCMIC.

NCMIC has appointed David Siebert as its new CEO, effective immediately. Siebert succeeds Mike McCoy, who is retiring after eight years.

Siebert joined NCMIC in …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 5, 2025
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Pilkington retiring from UNI economic development role after nearly 40 years

Randy Pilkington will retire from the University of Northern Iowa after leading economic development outreach efforts through the Wilson College of Business’ Business and Community Services office for 38 years.

Randy Pilkington

According to a …
By Business Record Staff | May 30, 2025
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Nielsen named next Food Bank of Iowa CEO

Food Bank of Iowa’s board of directors has appointed Tami Nielsen as its next president and CEO, the nonprofit announced today.

Tami Nielsen

Her appointment follows a national search after Michelle Book retired from the …
By Business Record Staff | May 29, 2025
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Catch Des Moines hires internally for new president, CEO

They searched the country and landed on a local candidate. Catch Des Moines has spent months looking to replace its noted leader Greg Edwards, who has served in the role for 25 years.

Trina Flack…
By Business Record Staff | May 28, 2025
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Slusark departs Principal to head communications at MetLife

Jane Slusark, head of global communications at Principal Financial Group, is leaving the financial services company after nine years to become chief communications officer at MetLife, according to a news release. Her new role takes …
By Business Record Staff | May 28, 2025
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The Mutual Group appoints new chief growth officer and head of corporate development

TMG Insurance Services, also known as the Mutual Group, announced Peter Houston has been appointed chief growth officer and head of corporate development. Houston brings expertise in the mutual insurance sector and 15 years of …
By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2025
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Drake announces leadership changes at business college

Alanah Mitchell and Alejandro Hernandez.

Alanah Mitchell, currently Drake University’s associate dean of academic affairs and the Aliber Distinguished Professor of Information Services, has been appointed to a three-year term as dean of the university’s …
By Business Record Staff | May 20, 2025
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Childhood literacy nonprofit expands to Iowa, names Midwest executive director

Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit that promotes early childhood literacy and healthy early relationships with caregivers, announced Laura Holms as the new executive director of Reach Out and Read Midwest. The nonprofit recently …
By Business Record Staff | May 16, 2025
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Wintersteen to retire from ISU in 2026

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced today she will retire next year after a 46-year career with the university.

Wendy Wintersteen

In a message to the campus community, Wintersteen said she has asked the …
By Business Record Staff | May 16, 2025