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Porter tapped as director of architectural foundation

Laura Porter has been selected as director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation. Porter most recently was director of operations at Civic Music Association of Des Moines. Porter, who obtained a doctorate degree in U.S. history …
By BPC Staff | Aug 25, 2022
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Diebel named Roosevelt Foundation executive director

Chris Diebel has been named the executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation, a newly created position that coincides with the recent completion of a $3.32 million capital campaign for a new track, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2022
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iJAG CEO to step down

Laurie Phelan, who launched the nonprofit Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates in 1999, will step down as leader of the organization, but she will remain active in mentoring the new leader and assisting with iJAG’s strategic development …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2022
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World Food Prize Foundation names new senior vice president, communications director

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the promotion of Mashal Husain to senior vice president, development, finance and operations, and the hiring of Emily Boyden as director of communications. Husain has worked for the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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Smidt named new VP of marketing and communications for Ames Chamber

Eric Smidt has joined the Ames Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission as vice president of marketing and communications. Smidt, who began his new duties on Aug. 15, joins the Ames Chamber after spending five …
By BPC Staff | Aug 18, 2022
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Hy-Vee to promote Jeremy Gosch to co-CEO with Aaron Wiese

Des Moines Register: Less than a month after naming Aaron Wiese as successor to Hy-Vee CEO Randy Edeker, the West Des Moines-based grocery chain, Iowa’s largest employer, says it is elevating Jeremy Gosch to co-CEO and …
By BPC Staff | Aug 17, 2022
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Dallas County development group appoints new leader

Rachel Wacker has been named executive director of the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance, a group that attracts new businesses to the county and provides support to existing companies. Wacker most recently worked in the …
By BPC Staff | Aug 4, 2022
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Ashton to lead IT at Holmes Murphy as new CIO

Insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy announced today the hiring of Dave Ashton as chief information officer. Before joining Holmes Murphy, Ashton was the CEO of Principal Trust Co. for Principal Hong Kong, where he managed the overall leadership …
By BPC Staff | Aug 2, 2022
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Lingen to purchase Capture Management Solutions

Capture Management Solutions, an association management company based in Des Moines, announced that Carl Lingen, co-owner, is purchasing the company from Natalie Battles, co-owner and president. Battles will stay on as a special projects consultant to …
By BPC Staff | Aug 1, 2022
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Newland named president and CEO of UnityPoint Clinic

UnityPoint Health has named Dr. Patricia Newland as president and CEO of UnityPoint Clinic, effective Aug. 14. Newland, who joined UnityPoint Clinic in 2000 as a board-certified, practicing family physician, was most recently medical director of primary …
By BPC Staff | Jul 29, 2022