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Marsh & McLennan names Ferland as Mercer president and CEO

Marsh & McLennan Cos. announced that it has appointed a new leader for its Mercer consulting arm. Martine Ferland, currently Mercer group president, will assume the role of president and CEO of Mercer effective March 1. She …
By BPC Staff | Jan 17, 2019
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Pomerantz family real estate firm makes changes at the top

Marne Sirfus, a 13-year employee of Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors and Mid-America Group Ltd., has been named CEO of the West Des Moines-based commercial and residential real estate firm. In announcing the appointment, Jeff …
By BPC Staff | Jan 16, 2019
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Borda promoted to COO of Principal International

Principal Financial Group has promoted Pedro Borda, currently president of Principal South Asia and India, to senior vice president and chief operating officer of Principal International. In his new role, Borda will partner with the Des Moines-based …
By BPC Staff | Jan 16, 2019
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McCulloh retires from Weitz

Jim McCulloh has retired after 20 years with the Weitz Co., most recently as senior vice president. He was involved in the successful completion of more than 40 projects. Most recently, he provided executive oversight …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Godwin promoted to VP of operations for PolicyWorks

West Des Moines-based PolicyWorks has promoted Brian Godwin, previously director of compliance solutions and interim CEO, to vice president of operations. In his new role, Godwin will oversee the ongoing management of operations for PolicyWorks, providing strategic …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Anderson will lead Des Moines Metro Credit Union

Jim Anderson has been named CEO of Des Moines Metro Credit Union, succeeding Brent Helin, who announced his retirement earlier this year, according to a release. Anderson has been with Des Moines Metro Credit Union …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Ryan Schaap named 2019 chairman of TAI board of directors

The Technology Association of Iowa announced it has appointed Ryan Schaap as its new chairman of the board, effective Jan. 1. Schaap is the chief information officer of TAI member company Wells Enterprises, maker of …
By BPC Staff | Dec 19, 2018
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Mulrooney named COO of Iowa Lutheran, Methodist West

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines has named Tom Mulrooney chief operating officer for Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Methodist West, effective immediately. He will also continue in his current role as vice president of surgical and cardiovascular services for UnityPoint …
By BPC Staff | Dec 18, 2018
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Shaw named Partnership communications VP

Strategic America communications director Courtney Shaw has been named vice president of communications at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. She will serve as the main contact for media and help guide messaging and branding. At …
By BPC Staff | Dec 12, 2018
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Seneca Cos. announces senior leadership changes

Seneca Cos. has named Chris Biellier as vice president of Environmental Services and strategic partnerships. In addition to oversight of Seneca’s Environmental Services and Remediation & Process Controls divisions, Biellier, who has been with Seneca for …
By BPC Staff | Dec 10, 2018