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Key Leadership Changes

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Clute and Boyer assume new roles at MidWestOne Bank

Dan Clute, pictured, will assume the responsibilities of regional business development executive at MidWestOne Bank, the organization announced. He has been serving the Des Moines market as market president since March 2021. In this expanded role, …
By BPC Staff | Dec 12, 2022
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Appelgate leaves Capital Crossroads, SPPG partnership continues

Brittany Appelgate has left her position as director of Capital Crossroads to accept a position as senior social impact and sustainability specialist with Wells Fargo.

Appelgate joined Capital Crossroads in May 2021, filling a position that …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Dec 8, 2022
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Joseph Jones named DMU president’s chief of staff

Des Moines University President and CEO Angela Walker Franklin has appointed Joseph Jones as her chief of staff, according to an announcement provided to the Business Record. Jones brings his experience in government relations, public …
By BPC Staff | Dec 2, 2022
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Sanders retiring after 25 years as Johnston’s city administrator

Jim Sanders, Johnston’s city administrator for the past 25 years, is retiring effective Oct. 18, the city announced. A community open house is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 at Crown Point …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2022
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VizyPay promotes three women leaders to senior team

VizyPay, a payment processor based in Waukee, has announced three leadership promotions of women leaders to its senior team. The three women were each hired by the company from outside of the payments industry within …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2022
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Partnership names Sikkink senior vice president of talent development

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named Jenae Sikkink as its senior vice president of talent development. She will lead the Partnership’s efforts to attract and retain talent in the Greater Des Moines region and help build …
By BPC Staff | Sep 9, 2022
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Farmers Mutual Hail hires Walker as chief brokerage officer

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa announced that Brent Walker has been hired in the new position of chief brokerage officer, effective immediately. The West Des Moines-based crop insurance coverage made the hire to establish a …
By BPC Staff | Sep 7, 2022
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WesleyLife names Frank executive director of Indianola community

Heather Frank, previously interim executive director at the Village, a WesleyLife community in Indianola, has been named executive director of the Indianola campus, effective immediately. Her tenure with Johnston-based WesleyLife is long and broad. She …
By BPC Staff | Sep 6, 2022
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Gunderson joins ManchesterStory as investment principal

ManchesterStory Fund Management announced that Nicole Gunderson has joined the Des Moines-based venture capital firm as a principal on its investment team. Gunderson most recently was managing director of the Global Insurance Accelerator in Des Moines, a position …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 29, 2022
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Coppock appointed CEO of the Stelter Co.

The Stelter Co. has named Marianne Coppock as its new chief executive officer, the Urbandale-based marketing agency announced. Coppock, a marketing, promotions and sales leader with more than 20 years of experience, joined Stelter in June 2021 …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 26, 2022