Iowa Department of Economic Development

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Address: 200 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 Hours: Opens soon ⋅ 8AM Tuesday8AM–4:30PMWednesday8AM–4:30PMThursday8AM–4:30PMFriday8AM–4:30PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8AM–4:30PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (515) 348-6200Category: : : Website: : Place name: : : : Website: http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/ Category: State government office Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Iowa Economic Development Authority Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 3 Google reviews From Iowa Economic Development Authority Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. "The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business...More "The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses."

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Iowa Department of Economic Development Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Cynthia Liston Thye Cynthia Liston Thye Greater Denver Area Details
Cynthia Liston Thye's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1990 - 1997
Job Business/Government Administration
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
RETAIL MALL BUSINESS   2003 - 2006
STATE BANK OF CHANHASSEN   1998 - 1999
CAPITAL BANK  1997 - 1998
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT   1990 - 1997
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT   1988 - 1990

Skills
Painting, Urban Planning, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Art, Shopping Centers, Community Outreach

Education
Drake University
Master, Public Administration

Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Sociology/Community Planning

Red Rocks Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Management and Planning

Jessica Montana Jessica Montana Des Moines, Iowa Details
Jessica Montana's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience April 2007 - February 2011
Job at
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  December 2013 - Present
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  February 2011 - December 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   April 2007 - February 2011

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Water Quality, Government, Policy, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Project Planning, Sustainability, Project Management, Supervisory Experience, Community Outreach, Process Improvement, Program Management

Education
Drake University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Dubuque
Bachelor's of Science

Joel Severinghaus Joel Severinghaus Ames, Iowa Details
Joel Severinghaus's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Project Manager, Nanovaccine Initiative at Iowa State University
Industry Education Management
Experience
Iowa State University  February 2014 - Present
5500 Feet Consulting   2012 - Present
5500 Feet Flight Training   2010 - Present
U.S. Soybean Export Council   2011 - 2012
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation  2000 - 2009
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1999 - 2000
Metropolitan Community College  1995 - 1999
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce  1994 - 1995
Mayor's Office of Marketing & Business Development   1992 - 1994
Northwestern Bell Phones   1989 - 1992

Skills
International Trade, Market Research, Market Analysis, Global Business..., Economic Development, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Editing, Media Relations, Journalism, Data Visualization, Public Speaking, Training, Public Policy, Lobbying, Event Management, Association Management, Agriculture, International Business, Research, Agribusiness, Project Planning, Project Management

Education
Cornell University
grad study, East Asian Studies

Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies
grad study, intensive Japanese language training

Middlebury College Summer Language Program
intensive Japanese language training

University of Iowa
B.A., Japanese language and literature

University of Nebraska at Omaha
grad study, accounting, economics, and marketing

Sabrina Slocum, MBA Sabrina Slocum, MBA Greater Chicago Area Details
Sabrina Slocum, MBA's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience August 2007 - February 2010
Job Office Administrator for the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at Governors State University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Governors State University  October 2011 - Present
US Department of Homeland Security  March 2011 - March 2012
Governors State University  January 2011 - September 2011
Iowa Department of Economic Development   August 2007 - February 2010
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  July 2004 - August 2007
CSI, SVS, First Capital Mortgage   April 2000 - June 2004
American General Finance  April 2000 - April 2001
Morcap, Inc.   1997 - 1999
Ford Consumer Finance  1996 - 1997
Beneficial Financial Group  1992 - 1996

Skills
Compliance Regulation, Project Management, Office Administration, Employee Training, Credit Risk, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Policy, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Government, Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Training, Risk Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Software Documentation, Human Resources, Nonprofits, Event Management, Account Management, Sales, Fundraising, Analysis, Time Management

Education
University of Phoenix   2007 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration

Tuskegee University   1987 — 1992
BS, Marketing

Victoria Ogier Victoria Ogier Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Victoria Ogier's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience August 2005 - July 2007
Job Kansas City
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Mid-America Regional Council  October 2010 - February 2015
Leavenworth County Development Corporation   August 2008 - October 2010
Decatur County Development Corp.   July 2007 - August 2008
Iowa Department of Economic Development   August 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Non-profits, Fundraising, Workforce Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Program Development, Event Planning, Grants, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Policy, Government, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Proposal Writing, Recruiting

Education
Iowa State University - College of Business   2001 — 2005
Marketing, Business

Jody Benz Jody Benz Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jody Benz's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1996 - 2010
Job Volunteer Promotion and Special Events Coordinator at Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service  Special Projects Coordinator for Main Street IowaIowa Department of Economic Development1995 - January 2011
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1996 - 2010

Skills
Event Management, Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Community Development, Research, Microsoft Office, Government, Program Development, Team Building, Leadership

Education
Southeast Polk High School   1971 — 1977

AIB College of Business

Dave Cretors Dave Cretors United States Details
Dave Cretors's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1998 - 2004
Job Bureau Chief Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  August 2005 - Present
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  July 2006 - November 2009
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  August 2005 - July 2006
Barker Lemar Engineering Consultants  July 2004 - August 2005
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1998 - 2004
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce  1996 - 1998

Skills
Customer Service, Community Outreach, Government, Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Budgets

Education
Iowa State University   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), General Business and Environmental Studies

Urbandale High School

Steve SchraderBachar Mortgage Banker Steve SchraderBachar Mortgage Banker Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Steve SchraderBachar Mortgage Banker's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience November 2001 - March 2002
Job Iowa's Mortgage Authority 5153605197 Helping Clients in all 50 States, too!
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Wintrust Mortgage  November 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  June 2008 - November 2013
Citibank  March 2006 - June 2008
Principal Residential Mortgage  November 2001 - March 2006
Iowa Department of Economic Development   November 2001 - March 2002
Agricredit   October 1997 - November 2001

Skills
Loans, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loan Origination, Credit, Mortgage Lending, Finance, Data Analysis, Account Management, Cold Calling, Financial Analysis, FHA financing, E-commerce, Sales, Selling, Sales Management, Management, Leadership, Small Business, Training, Customer Service, Refinance, Negotiation, Marketing, Real Estate, Business Development, Referrals, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., Relationship Management, FHA, First Time Home Buyers, Financial Services, Residential Mortgages, Business Planning, Mortgage Banking, USDA, Wealth Management, Underwriting, Sellers, Investments, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Investment Properties, Insurance, Corporate Finance, Outlook, Process Improvement

Education
Iowa State University - College of Business   1999 — 2002
MBA, Marketing

Illinois State University   1996 — 1997
BS, AgriBusiness

Parkland College   1992 — 1994
AS, Business Administration

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1991 — 1992

Amy Johnson Amy Johnson Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Amy Johnson's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience July 2006 - February 2010
Job Office Manager at Performance Group, Sales Recruiting Firm
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Performance Group  February 2011 - Present
Monarch Consulting, LLP   August 2010 - April 2011
Iowa Department of Administrative Services  September 2010 - October 2010
Palmer Group  July 2010 - September 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   July 2006 - February 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2001 - June 2006
Wells Fargo Financial  April 2001 - September 2001
Iowa Department of Economic Development   December 1999 - March 2001
Principal Financial Group  July 1992 - December 1999

Education
Drake University   2000 — 2005
MPA, Public Policy

Drake University   1988 — 1992
BS, Business Administration - Marketing

Vincent Lintz Vincent Lintz Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Vincent Lintz's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 2007 - October 2009
Job Program Manager Disaster Recovery at CDM Smith
Industry Government Administration
Experience
CDM Smith  March 2013 - Present
Iowa Community Development Partners   November 2009 - Present
Preservation Iowa   May 2011 - March 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2007 - October 2009
Federal Home Loan Bank  April 1999 - October 2007
Iowa finance Authority  2001 - 2007
Norwest Mortgage  1997 - 1999
Iowa Deoartment of Economic development   1989 - 1994

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Government Relations, Community Development, Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Disaster Recovery, affordable housing..., Grant Administration, Historic Preservation, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Grants, Zoning, Fundraising, Event Planning, Non-profit..., Government, Newsletters, Program Management, Program Development, Public Policy, Leadership, Policy, Budgets, Public Speaking, Workforce Development, Policy Analysis, Research, Federal Grants..., Legislative Relations, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Program Evaluation, Political Campaigns, Community Organizing, Coalitions, Legislation, Workshop Facilitation, Public Administration, Public Relations, Media Relations, Local Government, Political Consulting, Speech Writing, Leadership Development, Community Engagement

Education
Iowa State University   1973 — 1977

Liz Ackley Liz Ackley Florham Park, New Jersey Details
Liz Ackley's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job Risk Assurance Manager at PwC
Industry Accounting
Experience
PwC  July 2013 - Present
PwC  July 2010 - June 2013
PwC  July 2008 - June 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers  June 2007 - December 2007
Iowa Department of Economic Development   May 2006 - August 2006
RTL Management   February 2005 - December 2005
Iowa Department of Economic Development   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, ITGC, IT Audit, PCI DSS, SSAE 16, HIPAA, Financial Risk, SOX, Third Party Reporting, Disability Insurance, Database Security, Mainframe Testing, Unix Security, Hyperion HFM, Business Process, CPA, Auditing, SOX 404, SAS70, Information Security, Financial Audits, External Audit, US GAAP, Segregation of Duties, Hyperion Enterprise, IFRS, Investments, Financial Services, Business Process..., Insurance, Life Insurance

Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2003 — 2008
B.B.A, Accounting, Management Information Systems

University of Turin
International Business Environment

Laura Hutzell Laura Hutzell Ames, Iowa Details
Laura Hutzell's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 2009 - January 2011
Job Rail Development Manager at Iowa Department of Transportation
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Iowa Department of Transportation  March 2013 - Present
Iowa Department of Transportation  January 2011 - March 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2009 - January 2011
INRCOG   January 2008 - October 2009

Education
Iowa State University   2004 — 2007
BS, College of Design - Community & Regional Planning

Leisha Barcus Leisha Barcus Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Leisha Barcus's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1989 - 1999
Job
Industry Program Development
Experience
Science Center of Iowa  November 2012 - Present
Kum & Go  January 2010 - January 2013
Priority Projects   November 2000 - January 2010
Greater Des Moines Community Foundation   January 2007 - January 2008
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation   November 2001 - March 2005
Greater Des Moines Partnership  September 1999 - November 2000
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1989 - 1999

Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Non-profits, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Team Building, Coaching, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Leadership, Program Implementation

Education
Creighton University   1980 — 1984
B.A.

Beth Conley Beth Conley Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Beth Conley's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience February 2008 - April 2011
Job Manager, Rock Island Clean Line at Clean Line Energy Partners
Industry Utilities
Experience
Clean Line Energy Partners  April 2011 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   February 2008 - April 2011
Leadership Iowa   2010 - 2011
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service  August 2005 - February 2008
Points of Light Foundation  2004 - 2005
Peace Corps Guinea  2002 - 2004

Skills
Non-profits, Government, Grant Writing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Economic Development, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Policy, Public Policy, Program Management

Education
Drake University   2006 — 2007
MPA

Drake University   1998 — 2002
BA, Sociology

Georgia Van Gundy Georgia Van Gundy Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Georgia Van Gundy's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1996 - 2001
Job Director, Government and Community Relations at The Principal Financial Group
Industry Financial Services
Experience
The Principal Financial Group  September 2008 - Present
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation  November 2001 - September 2008
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1996 - 2001

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Economic Development, Legislative Relations, Politics, Government, Fundraising, Leadership, Legislation, Public Affairs, Community Development, Grassroots, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Lobbying, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Insurance

Education
Iowa State University - College of Business   1988 — 1991
Finance, Finance

Bob Henningsen Bob Henningsen Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Bob Henningsen's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1990 - 2001
Job Partner at Smart Solutions Group, Inc.
Industry Program Development
Experience
Smart Solutions Group, Inc.   November 2001 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1990 - 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Marketing, Budgets, Team Building, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy

Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Research

Kay Snyder Kay Snyder Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Kay Snyder's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 1998 - June 2011
Job Director of Marketing and Communications at Iowa Area Development Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Iowa Area Development Group   January 2012 - Present
Kay Snyder Voice Overs   August 2010 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 1998 - June 2011
Iowa State University  1997 - 1998
Mankato Area Chamber & Convention Bureau   1991 - 1997

Skills
Voice Acting, Voice Over, Voicing, Narrative, Promo, Economic Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Planning & Execution of..., Development &..., Community Development, Community Marketing, Trade Show..., Community Outreach, Tourism Management, Media Buying, Voiceovers, Collateral Writing, Proposal Writing, Copywriting, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Web Content, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   1985 — 1989
BS, Marketing, Management, Communications

Tina Hoffman Tina Hoffman Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Tina Hoffman's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience January 2003 - February 2007
Job Experienced Public Relations and Marketing Professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Iowa Economic Development Authority  August 2011 - Present
TMG Financial Services  September 2008 - July 2011
Greater Des Moines Partnership  February 2007 - September 2008
Iowa Department of Economic Development   January 2003 - February 2007

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Media Relations, Community Development, Budgets, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Economic Development, Editing, Event Planning, Government, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Project Management, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning

Education
Drake University   1992 — 1996
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications, Public Relations

Interstate 35   1989 — 1992

Monica Fischer Monica Fischer Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Monica Fischer's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience August 1994 - October 1998
Job Consultant
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Private Charitable Foundation   July 2006 - Present
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs  May 2004 - June 2006
Iowa Finance Authority  October 2001 - April 2004
Office of Governor Tom Vilsack and Lt. Governor Sally Pederson   November 1998 - October 2001
Iowa Department of Economic Development   August 1994 - October 1998

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1992 — 1994
MPA, Public Administration

University of Iowa   1985 — 1990
BA, Journalism and Mass Communications

Kelly Halsted Kelly Halsted Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Kelly Halsted's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience September 1998 - December 2011
Job Economic Development Director
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance   December 2011 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   September 1998 - December 2011
University of Iowa  August 2009 - December 2009
RRW/Rock Solid   1996 - 1998

Skills
Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research, Economics, Project Management, Program Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Program Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, International..., Nonprofits, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Event Management, Government, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Training, Leadership

Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha   2002 — 2004
MBA

Northwest Missouri State University   1988 — 1991
BS, International Business

ALHS   1984 — 1988

Mike Tramontina Mike Tramontina Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Mike Tramontina's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience January 2007 - September 2009
Job Grant Writer associated with the Charitable Giving Resource Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
ISED Ventures  June 2011 - January 2014
Witt Associates  August 2010 - June 2011
Boulevard Community Advisors, LLC   March 2010 - August 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   January 2007 - September 2009
Iowa Department of Management  January 2007 - December 2008
Iowa Finance Authority  June 2000 - February 2005
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development   April 1997 - May 2000
Clinton Gore 1996 Iowa Caucus Campaign   July 1995 - January 1996
Dain Bosworth Inc  1993 - 1995
Dougherty Dawkins   1990 - 1993

Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Leadership, Community Outreach, Government, Fundraising, Affordable Housing, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Local Government, Program Development

Education
Drake University   1991 — 1993

University of Iowa   1973 — 1977
BGS

Loras College   1967 — 1969

Susan Judkins Josten Susan Judkins Josten Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Susan Judkins Josten's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Project Developer at KJWW Engineering Consultants
Industry Financial Services
Experience
KJWW Engineering Consultants  May 2013 - Present
City of Clive  November 2013 - Present
MSA Professional Services, Inc.   August 2011 - April 2013
Citizens for Susan Judkins, Les Aasheim, Treasurer   March 2012 - November 2012
Rebuild Iowa   January 2009 - June 2011
Piper Jaffray  May 2007 - December 2008
Iowa League of Cities  November 2001 - June 2007
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1999 - 2001
Warren County Economic Development Corporation  1997 - 1999
Faegre & Benson LLP  1997 - 1997

Skills
Economic Development, Policy, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Community Development, Budgets, Research, Event Planning, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Social Media, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Leadership, Government, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Local Government, Program Development, Nonprofits, Politics, Public Administration, Municipalities, Press Releases, Project Planning, Grants, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, Land Use Planning, Training, Strategic Communications, Management, Grassroots Organizing, Sustainability, Program Management, Editing, Redevelopment, Event Management, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Analysis, Organizational...

Education
University of Iowa   2006 — 2008
MBA, Executive MBA

University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2006 — 2008
EMBA

Simpson College   1984 — 1985
BA, Business Management

Iowa State University   1976 — 1979
Marketing

Washington High School   1973 — 1976

Margo Kromminga Margo Kromminga Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Margo Kromminga's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Agent at State Farm
Industry Insurance
Experience
State Farm  April 2009 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   2007 - 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  2005 - 2007
The Principal Financial Group  1991 - 2005
Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave   1989 - 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing

University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Bret Weber Bret Weber Des Moines, Iowa Details
Bret Weber's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience April 1985 - August 2011
Job RETIRED and loving life
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Waukee Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO)   February 2011 - February 2013
Economic Development Services   September 2011 - 2013
Waukee Economic Development Corporation   2011 - 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   April 1985 - August 2011
Iowa Development Commission   April 1985 - June 1986
Yosemite National Park  August 1983 - November 1984
The Bankers Life (Principal Financial Group)   June 1981 - August 1983
Greater Des Moines Area Chamber of Commerce   January 1980 - December 1981

Skills
Project Coordination, Site Selection, New Business Development, Community Outreach, Government Liaison, Strategic Analysis, Growth Capital, Grant Applications, Government Relations, Analysis, Location Intelligence, Government, Marketing Strategy, Lobbying, Economic Development, Leadership

Education
Simpson College   1977 — 1981
BA, Business Administration

Tony Montgomery Tony Montgomery Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Tony Montgomery's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience November 1998 - June 2000
Job Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines  December 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo  June 2012 - November 2014
Wells Fargo  April 2011 - June 2012
United Way of Central Iowa  August 2010 - 2010
Wells Fargo  February 2005 - September 2007
Darwin T. Lynner Company   May 2002 - February 2005
City of Des Moines  June 2000 - May 2002
Iowa Department of Economic Development   November 1998 - June 2000
City of Des Moines  May 1995 - November 1998

Skills
Underwriting, Credit, Community Development, Non-profits, Banking, Mortgage Lending, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Public Relations, Team Building, Loans, Change Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Project Management

Education
Drake University   2002 — 2007
MBA, Master of Business Administration

Iowa State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Community and Regional Planning

Leon Schwartz Leon Schwartz Greenfield, Iowa Details
Leon Schwartz's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 1986 - May 1998
Job Vice President, Client Relations and Communications at ICON Integration and Design, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
ICON Integration and Design, Inc.   April 2012 - Present
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System   May 1998 - February 2012
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 1986 - May 1998
Iowa Governor's Office for Planning and Programming   January 1979 - October 1986
Iowa State University  March 1977 - November 1978

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Analysis, Project Management, Integration, Consulting, Budgets, Information Technology, Data Analysis

Education
Drake University   2008 — 2010
Master of Public Administration – Financial Resource Management

Iowa State University   1974 — 2008
Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Sociology

Greenfield High School   1970 — 1974
Diploma

Teresa Hay McMahon Teresa Hay McMahon Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Teresa Hay McMahon's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience February 2010 - July 2011
Job Executive Director at Iowa Lean Consortium
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Iowa Lean Consortium   March 2010 - March 2014
CSG Government Solutions  July 2013 - February 2014
Independent Contractor  August 2011 - July 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   February 2010 - July 2011
Iowa Department of Management  January 2007 - January 2010
Iowa Department of Natural Resources  April 1999 - January 2007
Iowa Department of Natual Resources   1987 - 1997

Skills
Change Management, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Performance Management, Organizational..., Policy, Leadership, Government, Public Speaking, Strategy, Project Management, Team Building, Program Management, Management, Budgets, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process..., Training, Community Development, Process Improvement, Economic Development, Analysis, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Public Policy, Coaching, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Program Development, State Government

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Juris Doctorate

Creighton University's Heider College of Business
B.S., Business Administration

Lean Enterprise Systems Design Institute - University of Tennessee Center for Executive Education   2006 — 2006

Jordan Vaughan Jordan Vaughan Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jordan Vaughan's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 2011 - September 2013
Job Manufacturing Engineering Intern at John Deere
Industry Design
Experience
John Deere  May 2015 - Present
Iowa State University  August 2013 - Present
CNH Industrial  May 2014 - August 2014
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities  January 2014 - May 2014
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2011 - September 2013
State of Iowa  February 2010 - October 2011
Earth Linked Wind Solutions   September 2009 - January 2010
Composotech Structures Inc., an Oneworld Energy Company   March 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Public Relations, Government, Policy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Program Management, Wind, Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Leadership

Education
Iowa State University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.45

University of Iowa   2001 — 2005
BA, Communications

Harvey Siegelman Harvey Siegelman West Des Moines, Iowa Details
Harvey Siegelman's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1982 - 2001
Job President, Strategic Economics Group
Industry Research
Experience
Strategic Economics Group   2001 - Present
Drake University  1983 - 2002
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1982 - 2001
State of Iowa  1978 - 1982
State of Iowa  1977 - 1978
Buena Vista University  1977 - 1978
Government of Israel - Ministry of Finance   1973 - 1975
Wichita State University  1972 - 1973
Findlay University   1969 - 1972
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater  1967 - 1969

Skills
Research Project..., Economic Research, Economics, Strategic Planning, Statistics, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Policy, Public Policy, Excel, HTML, Writing, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Project Management, Community Development, Research, Nonprofits, Government, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Management Consulting, Training, Business Strategy, Team Building, Teaching, Fundraising, Project Planning, Leadership Development, Policy Analysis, Organizational..., Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Politics, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Higher Education, Grants

Education
University of Iowa   1968 — 1975
Continuing education, Economics and College Student Personel Administration

University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business   1967 — 1968
Post graduate study, Economics

Wichita State University   1965 — 1966
MA, Economics

The Ohio State University   1960 — 1965
BS, Business

Steve Churchill Steve Churchill Falls Church, Virginia Details
Steve Churchill's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience January 1987 - November 1987
Job President & Chief Executive Officer at The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy  June 2014 - Present
American Medical Association Foundation  August 2007 - June 2014
Des Moines University  October 2004 - July 2007
Mid-America Group  November 1997 - October 2004
Iowa House of Representatives  November 1992 - January 1999
The Churchill Group   June 1993 - December 1997
Simpson College  November 1990 - June 1993
Iowa Department of Economic Development   January 1987 - November 1987
The Governor Branstad Committee   January 1986 - November 1986

Skills
Fundraising, Program Development, Non-profits, Board Development, Planned Giving, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Non-profit..., Public Policy, Grant Writing, Social Media, Grants, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Politics, Nonprofits, Policy, Leadership, Government, Marketing, Community Outreach

Education
North Park University   2010 — 2014
Masters in Nonprofit Administration (MNA), Nonprofit Administration

Iowa State University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Adam Gudgel Adam Gudgel Greater Denver Area Details
Adam Gudgel's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job Northeast Sales Representative at McAfee
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
McAfee  August 2009 - Present
MX Logic  June 2008 - August 2009
Iowa Department of Economic Development   May 2006 - August 2006

Education
University of Iowa   2002 — 2006
Communication Studies/Business

Michele Waber Michele Waber Johnston, Iowa Details
Michele Waber's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1998 - 2001
Job Senior Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
DuPont Pioneer  May 2011 - Present
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc  August 2005 - May 2011
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc  December 2001 - August 2005
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1998 - 2001
AgriPlan/BizPlan   1995 - 1998

Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Agriculture, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, Program Management, Market Research, Corporate Social..., Marketing Management, Press Releases, Advertising, Public Affairs, Newsletters, Editing, Cross-functional Team..., Copywriting, Management, Event Management, Agribusiness, Communication Training, Brand Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Community Outreach, Crop Protection, Rural Marketing, Social Media, Market Planning, Fundraising, Corn, Trade Shows, Agronomy, Business Planning

Education
Iowa State University   1990 — 1994
BA, Journalism, Mass Communications, Marketing

Starmont High School   1986 — 1990

David Plazak David Plazak Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
David Plazak's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1988 - 1993
Job Associate Director for Safety Data at Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
Industry Research
Experience
Transportation Research Board of the National Academies  April 2015 - Present
Transportation Research Board  August 2008 - April 2015
Center for Transportation Research & Education   1996 - 2008
Res. Planning Assoc.   1993 - 2008
Iowa Rural Development Council   1993 - 1996
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1988 - 1993
Iowa Department of Transportation  1979 - 1988

Skills
Transportation Planning, Transportation Policy, Access Management, Teaching, Research, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Project Planning, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Policy, Management, Highways, Road Safety, Sustainability, Traffic Engineering, GIS, Leadership, Government, Economic Development, Public Transport, Land Use, Road Traffic, Urban Planning, Feasibility Studies, Transport Modelling, Traffic Simulation, Land Use Planning, Regional Planning, Transportation..., Traffic Management, VISSIM, Municipalities, ArcGIS, Transport Economics, Urban, Road

Education
University of Michigan   1982 — 1984
Graduate Certificate Transportation, Urban Transportation

University of Iowa   1977 — 1979
MA, Urban and Regional Planning

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1973 — 1977
BA, Geography

Cara Conrad Cara Conrad Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Cara Conrad's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience November 2003 - November 2010
Job Business Initiatives Project Manager
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
INTL FCStone Inc.  July 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  July 2013 - June 2014
Iowa Senate  January 2013 - May 2013
Grant Thornton LLP  June 2011 - February 2012
Iowa Department of Economic Development   November 2003 - November 2010
Deloitte  June 1999 - October 2001
Volunteer  1990 - 1991

Skills
Economic Development, Government, Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Community Development, Policy, Program Management

Education
Miami University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems, General

West Des Moines Valley High School

Jeff Rossate Jeff Rossate Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeff Rossate's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience February 2002 - January 2003
Job Director at State of Minnesota, Department of Employment and Economic Development
Industry Government Relations
Experience
State of Minnesota, Department of Employment and Economic Development  June 2015 - Present
Deloitte Consulting  January 2013 - June 2015
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (formerly Priority One)   April 2010 - December 2012
Iowa Dept. of Economic Development   January 2003 - February 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   February 2002 - January 2003
Deloitte & Touche, LLP   June 1996 - February 2002
Deloitte Consulting LLP  2001 - 2002

Skills
Economic Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Community Development, Government, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Marketing, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Marketing Communications, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Budgets, Site Selections, Nonprofits

Education
University of Northern Iowa   2005 — 2006
Masters of Arts, Economic Geography

University of Northern Iowa   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Economic Geography and GIS

Douglas Lewis Douglas Lewis Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Douglas Lewis's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 2007 - August 2011
Job Manager, Business Development and Sales
Industry Outsourcing/Offshoring
Experience
Santex  July 2012 - Present
Prositions, Inc.   October 2011 - September 2015
Iowa Policy Institute   August 2011 - May 2015
Startup City   July 2011 - January 2014
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2007 - August 2011
ITEBS, LLC   September 2001 - August 2009
BitRouter  April 2005 - September 2007
Strategic Solutions  April 1998 - March 2005
HandEra   May 1999 - April 2001
Inlet   April 1998 - April 1999

Skills
Global Business..., Product Marketing, International Sales, Event Planning, Salesforce.com, Japanese, Swedish, International Licensing, Trade Shows, Workshop Facilitation, Continuous Improvement, Business Process..., Career Counseling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Public Speaking, Business Development, Cloud Computing, Economic Development, Business Planning, Analysis, Licensing, Connecting People, International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Management, Management Consulting, Sales Management, Start-ups, Direct Sales, B2B, Strategic Planning, Leadership, International Business, Product Development, Mobile Devices, CRM, Marketing, Program Management, Policy, Integrated Marketing, Consulting, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Strategy, Sales, Government, Sales Operations

Education
Hastings College
BA, Business Administration, Psychology

International Christian University
Japanese Language, Culture, International Business

Sophia University
Japanese, International Business

Tumba Gymnasieskola
Social Science

Eastern High School

Jude Conway Jude Conway Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jude Conway's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1979 - 1991
Job Executive Director at Ag Ventures Alliance
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Ag Ventures Alliance   February 2014 - Present
Central Lowland Management   October 2012 - Present
Entrepreneurial Advisors, Inc.   March 2009 - December 2012
Bradley University  December 2007 - May 2009
Hopewell Ventures   May 2004 - May 2009
Capital Management Associates, Inc.   November 1993 - December 2002
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1979 - 1991

Skills
Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Coaching, Planning, Mentoring, Start-ups, Product Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Manufacturing, Commercialization, Team Building, International Business, Innovation Management, Small Business, Strategy Development, Public Speaking, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Leadership Development, Due Diligence, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Angel Investing, Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Private Equity, Analysis, Training, Management, Nonprofits, Business Development, Project Planning, Venture Capital, Strategy, Marketing

Education
The University of South Dakota   1971 — 1976
BA and MPA, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics

Emmetsburg High

Elliott G. Smith Elliott G. Smith Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Elliott G. Smith's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience September 1995 - August 1997
Job Executive Director at Iowa Business Council
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Iowa Business Council   September 2005 - Present
Iowa Utilities Board  February 2002 - September 2005
Iowa Taxpayers Association   April 1999 - February 2002
Iowa Association of Business & Industry   August 1997 - April 1999
Iowa Department of Economic Development   September 1995 - August 1997
Law Office of Michelle F. Kantor   March 1994 - September 1995
Arnstein & Lehr  January 1993 - March 1994
U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals   1991 - 1992

Skills
Public Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Research, Politics, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Policy, Community Outreach, Legislation, Litigation, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Legal Research, State Government, Media Relations, Corporate Law, Community Development, Leadership, Analysis, Philanthropy, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Courts, Non-profit Leadership, Grassroots

Education
Vermont Law School   1988 — 1991
Juris Doctor (JD), law

University of Iowa   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management & Industrial Relations

Nichole Hansen Nichole Hansen Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Nichole Hansen's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience November 2005 - May 2009
Job Community Investments Team Leader at Iowa Economic Development Authority
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Economic Development Authority  August 2013 - Present
Iowa Association of Regional Councils   May 2009 - August 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   November 2005 - May 2009
Iowa Department of Economic Development   January 2002 - November 2005
Iowa Department of Economic Development   August 2000 - January 2002
Region XII Council of Governments  September 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Economic Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Community Development, Policy, Government, Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Grants, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Program Development

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration

Marie Steenlage Marie Steenlage Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Marie Steenlage's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience April 2008 - July 2012
Job Community Account Manager Northwest Wisconsin at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Industry Program Development
Experience
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation  October 2012 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   April 2008 - July 2012
Marshalltown Iowa Main Street Program   October 2005 - March 2008
Manchester Iowa Area Chamber of Commerce   July 1999 - September 2005
Britt Iowa Chamber of Commerce   September 1991 - April 1998
Clear Lake Iowa Chamber of Commerce   May 1990 - May 1991

Skills
Historic Preservation, Event Management, Management, Nonprofits, Community Development, Economic Development, Volunteer Management, Museums, Grants, Business Development, Public Relations, Local Government, Grant Writing, Affordable Housing, Government, Fundraising, Community Outreach

Education
Buena Vista University   1991 — 1994
BA, English/Psychology

Bob Mulvihill Bob Mulvihill Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Bob Mulvihill's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience July 2008 - August 2009
Job Computer Consultant at Iowa Bankers Association
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Mulvihill Farms   October 1999 - Present
Iowa Bankers Association  December 2009 - March 2011
Iowa Department of Economic Development   July 2008 - August 2009
State of Iowa  July 2007 - February 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage  2001 - March 2007

Education
University of Iowa   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General

Beth Danowsky Beth Danowsky Iowa City, Iowa Area Details
Beth Danowsky's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1998 - 2005
Job Developmental Marketing at Musco Lighting
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Musco Lighting  August 2005 - Present
Mahaska Community Development Group   March 2008 - June 2013
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1998 - 2005

Skills
Community Development, Budgets, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Project Management, Non-profits, Team Building, Public Relations, Sales, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Research, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Program Development, Program Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Government, Policy

Education
University of Northern Iowa

Mike Swesey Mike Swesey Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Mike Swesey's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1993 - 2000
Job Sr. Vice President, Regional Economic Development at The Greater Des Moines Parntership
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Greater Des Moines Parntership   January 2015 - Present
The Greater Des Moines Partnership  January 2012 - Present
The Greater Des Moines Partnership  2000 - January 2012
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1993 - 2000

Skills
Economic Development, Nonprofits, Small Business, Public Relations, Analysis, Project Planning, Budgets, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Community Development, Management Consulting, Grants, Program Development, Organizational..., Business Planning, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Location Intelligence, Strategic Communications, Zoning, Leadership, Media Relations, Public/private..., Event Management

Education
Iowa State University   1989 — 1992
BS, Urban Planning

Ant Lucia Ant Lucia Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Ant Lucia's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience April 1998 - January 2000
Job Freelance Artist for DC Comics
Industry Publishing
Experience
DC Comics  2012 - Present
AntLucia.com   January 2008 - Present
Delta Design, Inc.   January 2000 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   April 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Art Direction, Logo Design, Graphics, Illustration, Graphic Design, Magazine Design, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Grand View College   1994 — 1998
BA, Fine Arts and Graphic Design

Shawna Lode Shawna Lode Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Shawna Lode's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1998 - 2005
Job Manager, Iowa Tourism Office at Iowa Department of Economic Development
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Iowa Economic Development Authority  September 2010 - Present
Iowa Finance Authority  May 2005 - September 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1998 - 2005
Burlington Area Convention and Tourism Bureau   January 1996 - June 1998

Skills
Media Relations, Economic Development, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Management, Public Speaking, Community Development, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Government, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Policy, Social Media, Newsletters

Education
Drake University   2006 — 2008
Masters of Communication Leadership, Communications

Buena Vista University   1992 — 1996
BA, Mass Communication

Christy Hickman Christy Hickman Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Christy Hickman's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience December 1998 - August 2000
Job Inhouse counsel at Iowa State Education Association
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Iowa State Education Association  In-house counselIowa State Education AssociationMay 2005 - Present
Iowa Court of Appeals  August 2003 - May 2005
Iowa Department of Economic Development   December 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Education Law, Politics, Insurance, Mediation, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Commercial Litigation, Policy Analysis, Staff Development, Program Development, Political Campaigns, Teaching, Team Building, Social Media, Editing, Event Management, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Research, Legal Issues, Coalitions, Attorneys, Organizational..., Insurance Law, Employment..., Constitutional Law, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Economic Development, Civil Rights, Litigation Management, Administrative Law

Education
University of Iowa   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

University of Northern Iowa   1995 — 1998
BA, Political Science

Okoboji Community School District   1990 — 1994
High School

Thom Guzman Thom Guzman Des Moines, Iowa Details
Thom Guzman's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1988 - Present
Job Director, Iowa Downtown Resource Center at IEDA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Economic Development Authority  January 1988 - Present
Downtown Resource Center, IDED   January 1988 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1988 - Present

Skills
Community Development, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Economic Development, Fundraising, Event Management, Community Outreach, Government, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Grants, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office

Education
California State University-East Bay   1969 — 1973
Foreign Languages, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

Ronica Stromberg Ronica Stromberg Lincoln, Nebraska Area Details
Ronica Stromberg's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 1989 - August 1991
Job Proofreader/Copy Editor at Dana F. Cole & Company
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Dana F. Cole & Company   May 2013 - Present
Ronica Stromberg   September 1995 - May 2013
Research & Training Associates   December 1991 - September 1995
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 1989 - August 1991
Iowa Commission on Children, Youth and Families   January 1988 - December 1988
University of Iowa  August 1984 - May 1985

Skills
Newspaper, Stories, Journalism, Newsletters, Books, Research, Promotions, Event Management, Conferences, Microsoft Office, Novels, Press Releases, Publicity, Copy Editing, Brochures, Proofreading, Editing, Non-fiction, Fact-checking, Publishing, Grammar, Magazines, Newspapers, Ghostwriting, Fiction Writing, Publications, Storytelling, Freelance Writing, Fiction, Literature, Creative Writing, Blogging

Education
University of Iowa
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communications

Terri Rosonke Terri Rosonke Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Terri Rosonke's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience August 1994 - August 1998
Job HousingIowa Development Specialist at Iowa Finance Authority
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Finance Authority  March 2007 - Present
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines  February 2001 - February 2007
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines  September 1998 - February 2001
Iowa Department of Economic Development   August 1994 - August 1998

Skills
Affordable Housing..., Feasibility and..., Grants Administration, Regulatory..., Disaster Recovery -..., Customer Relations, Community Development..., Affordable Housing, Customer Service, Regulations, Community Development, Grants, Policy, Economic Development, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Relations, Program Management

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1992 — 1994
MPP, Master of Public Policy

University of Iowa   1988 — 1991
BA, Political Science

Jack Ratekin Jack Ratekin Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jack Ratekin's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience September 1999 - October 2004
Job Director of Donor Development at Iowa Lions Eye Bank, University of Iowa
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Iowa Lions Eye Bank  November 2014 - Present
JG Ratekin Communications   October 2013 - November 2014
Principal Financial Group  September 2012 - October 2013
Principal Financial Group  November 2010 - September 2012
Principal Financial Group  August 2007 - November 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   September 1999 - October 2004
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship  September 1989 - June 1999

Skills
Visio, Business Requirements, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, PMO, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Waterfall, Business Analysis, Communication, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Social Networking, Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Email Marketing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Editing, Journalism, Leadership, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Supplier Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Strategy, Digital Marketing

Education
University of Iowa   2011 — 2015
Master's degree, Strategic Communication

University of Northern Iowa   1976 — 1984
B.a., English

Kelsy Sinnwell Kelsy Sinnwell Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Kelsy Sinnwell's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Project Manager at Visionary Services, Inc.
Industry Online Media
Experience
Visionary Services, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Visionary Services, Inc.   March 2012 - February 2015
Visionary Services, Inc.   March 2010 - February 2012
MichaelTrains   August 2009 - March 2010
Iowa Department of Economic Development   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
HTML, Web Development, Dreamweaver, CSS, PHP, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Web Applications, MySQL, Web Design, Google Analytics, SEO, Website Development, HTML 5, User Experience

Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2005 — 2009
BBA., Marketing, International Business, Spanish

Robert Mulqueen Robert Mulqueen Des Moines, Iowa Details
Robert Mulqueen's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience July 2010 - July 2011
Job Currently in public policy at the state government level.
Industry Public Policy
Experience
The Capitol Group/Sage Advice   January 2012 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   July 2010 - July 2011
Iowa Department of Economic Development   July 2010 - July 2011
Iowa Office of Energy Independence  January 2008 - June 2010
Office of the Governor of Iowa   January 2007 - December 2007
Iowa Environmental Council  July 2004 - December 2006
Iowa State Association of Counties  June 1988 - May 2004

Skills
policy advocacy, writing, organizing, Policy, Community Outreach, Environmental, Community Development, Government, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Environmental Awareness, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Economic Development, Non-profits, Energy Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Local Government, Program Development, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Politics, Public Relations, Nonprofits, State Government, Governmental Affairs, Strategic Communications, Program Evaluation, Political Consulting, Research, Grants, Legislative Affairs, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Community Organizing, Legislative Research, Political Science, International Relations, Political Communication, Public Administration, Non-profit..., Administrative Law, Philanthropy, Organizational...

Education
Iowa State University   1976 — 1982
MPA, public administration

Creighton University   1970 — 1972
B.A., American History

Loras College   1965 — 1968
American History, Political Science

Susi Hughes Susi Hughes Orange County, California Area Details
Susi Hughes's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1988 - 1994
Job Manager at SLAD Partners LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SLAD Partners LLC   2008 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1988 - 1994
Professtional Corp Service Group/SPNB   1986 - 1988
Security Pacific Bank  1983 - 1988

Education
Occidental College   1979 — 1983
BA, Diplomacy and World Affairs

Hank Manning Hank Manning Greater New York City Area Details
Hank Manning's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 2000 - December 2009
Job Grant Consultant/Subject Matter Expert at Hunt Guillot & Associates
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Hunt Guillot & Associates  November 2014 - Present
CohnReznick LLP  April 2014 - November 2014
CDM Smith  February 2010 - April 2014
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2000 - December 2009
Iowa Department of Economic Development   September 1983 - October 2000
City of West Point   December 1978 - September 1983

Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Government, Community Outreach, Program Management, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Grants, Policy, Leadership, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Environmental Awareness, Management, Land Use Planning, Local Government, Nonprofits, Urban Planning, Sustainable Development, Transportation Planning, Community Engagement, GIS, Sustainability, Strategic Communications, Project Planning, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Oslo (UiO)   1993 — 1993
Norwegian History and Language

Drake University   1977 — 1978
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Wartburg College   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Roselyn Wazny Roselyn Wazny Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Roselyn Wazny's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 1986 - 2007
Job Rail Development Manager at Iowa Department of Transportation
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Iowa Department of Transportation  Division CoordinatorIowa Department of Economic Development1986 - 2007
Iowa Department of Economic Development   1986 - 2007

Education
Southern Methodist University   1973 — 1976
BA, Political Science

Jim Reisdorfer Jim Reisdorfer Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Jim Reisdorfer's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience May 1985 - September 1989
Job Value Engineer at Accuray
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Accuray  June 2011 - Present
TomoTherapy  May 2006 - June 2011
Johnson Controls  July 1994 - May 2006
Placon Corporation  September 1989 - December 1991
Iowa Department of Economic Development   May 1985 - September 1989
CRL  October 1983 - September 1989
Paragon Electric Corp   October 1977 - September 1983

Skills
Manufacturing

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   1996 — 1999
MBA

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1968 — 1973
BME, Strength of Materials

Vicky Clinkscales Vicky Clinkscales Des Moines, Iowa Details
Vicky Clinkscales's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience October 2006 - March 2010
Job Technology Team at Iowa Economic Development Authority
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Iowa Economic Development Authority  March 2010 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   October 2006 - March 2010
Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church  1993 - 1996
Medical Group Management Association  1991 - 1993
Tyndale House Publishers  1984 - 1988

Skills
Non-profits, Project Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Government, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Policy, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Fundraising, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Public Policy

Education
Denver Seminary   1988 — 1991
M.A., Counseling/Christian Education

Taylor University   1978 — 1981
B.A., Religion - Christian Education

Cedar Falls High School   1974 — 1977

William Demuth William Demuth Webster City, Iowa Details
William Demuth's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience May 1989 - February 2010
Job Director of Economic Development at City of Webster City
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
City of Webster City  January 2014 - Present
Demuth Consulting   October 2013 - January 2014
NGage   September 2012 - October 2013
Greenwood Partnership Alliance  May 2010 - April 2012
Iowa Department of Economic Development   May 1989 - February 2010

Skills
Start-ups, Business Development, Recruiting, Leadership, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Public Relations, Business Planning, Coaching

Education
University of Northern Iowa   1980 — 1984
Business Marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Bret Mills Bret Mills Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Bret Mills's Iowa Department of Economic Development Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Vice President at Conlin Properties
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Conlin Properties   January 2011 - Present
Iowa Department of Economic Development   2010 - 2011
Iowa Finance Authority  2005 - 2010
Treasurer of State of Iowa   1994 - 2003

Education
University of Iowa   1978 — 1983
BGS, Communications, Journalism, Business