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Trees Forever announces new chief executive officer

Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as chief executive officer following an extensive search. Beisker succeeds interim CEO Debra Powers, who will remain with Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit that cares for …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 25, 2024
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Indianola Fire Department announces Fire Chief Greg Chia will retire at end of year

After leading the Indianola Fire Department for nearly 10 years, Fire Chief Greg Chia has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. Chia started his career as a firefighter in 1985 with the Des Moines Fire …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 24, 2024
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Schneider joins Iowa ABI leadership team

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has named Meg Schneider vice president of strategic initiatives and member engagement. Schneider starts her new role today. Her work will focus on maximizing existing partnerships and creating opportunities …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 23, 2024
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City of Grimes hires first economic development director

The city of Grimes announced Katie Lord will be the city’s first economic development director. Lord, who will begin her new job on May 1, has worked in economic development for 12 years, most recently …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 22, 2024
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Iowa Radiology hires Kent Lehr as new CEO

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Kent Lehr will succeed Rick Portel as the next CEO of Iowa Radiology. Portel, who helped found the organization in 2001, retired as CEO in February. Lehr, who has over a decade of …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 12, 2024
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Wollesen named DMACC Carroll Campus executive dean

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Des Moines Area Community College has named Jennifer Wollesen executive campus dean of the DMACC Carroll Campus and Templeton Regional Center. She started her new role April 1. Wollesen has served in several …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 5, 2024
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Dress for Success Des Moines welcomes new executive director

Dress for Success Des Moines, a nonprofit that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools, announced the appointment of Judy Downs as executive director. Downs …
By Business Record Staff | Apr 3, 2024
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions appoints 2 new executive vice presidents

PSCU/Co-op Solutions, a credit union service organization, announced the appointment of Vel Davidov to executive vice president, chief financial officer; and Michael Summers to executive vice president, chief culture officer. As PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ chief financial …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 26, 2024
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Hy-Vee hires new chief marketing officer

Hy-Vee Inc. announced that it has hired Jessica Hendrix to be the West Des Moines-based grocery retailer’s chief marketing officer.

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Hendrix, most recently president and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X, will join …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 26, 2024
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Above + Beyond Cancer hires new executive director

Above + Beyond Cancer, a public nonprofit organization that supports people with cancer, announced Alissa McKinney as its new executive director. She has been serving in the position since Feb. 19, 2024. McKinney has 24 …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 26, 2024