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Derry named chair of DMACC paralegal program

Karin Derry of Johnston has been selected as the new chair of the DMACC Paralegal Program located at the Urban Campus in Des Moines. With a background in human resources management, Derry also has a law …
By BPC Staff | Oct 6, 2021
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Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO

Corridor Business Journal: Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of United Fire Group. Officials at the Cedar Rapids insurance company confirmed the announcement Monday. Jaffray’s departure is effective …
By BPC Staff | Oct 5, 2021
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Johnson named new president/CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation

Dr. Nalo Johnson, pictured, has been named as the new president and CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, the organization announced today. Johnson will succeed Suzanne Mineck, who announced her resignation in June. Johnson most recently served as …
By BPC Staff | Oct 1, 2021
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Broadlawns offers top job to California hospital executive

The Broadlawns Medical Center board of trustees voted Thursday evening to extend an offer to Anthony Coleman to be the hospital’s new president and CEO.

Coleman, who is currently vice president of operations support and assistant hospital administrator …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Sep 23, 2021
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Iowa medical director and epidemiologist leaving Iowa Department of Public Health

Cedar Rapids Gazette: In an abrupt development with little explanation, officials with the Iowa Department of Public Health announced today that Dr. Caitlin Pedati, the state’s medical director and epidemiologist, plans to leave the agency effective …
By BPC Staff | Sep 22, 2021
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Farm Bureau Financial Services names new CIO

Sanjeev Singh has been named the new chief information officer for Farm Bureau Financial Services, the company announced. Singh began his new duties on Sept. 13. He will be a member of the executive management …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2021
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American Enterprise Group names new national sales director

Des Moines-based American Enterprise Group Inc. announced that Aubrey Ryan has joined the company as the director of national sales – key accounts. Ryan will focus on driving sales growth and relationships within AEG’s distribution lines under …
By BPC Staff | Sep 14, 2021
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Farver tapped as president of Perishable Distributors of Iowa

Jason Farver has been named president of Perishable Distributors of Iowa, a Hy-Vee subsidiary, the company has announced. Farver  will oversee the operations, strategies and overall growth of PDI, along with Hy-Vee’s other manufacturing facilities. Farver …
By BPC Staff | Sep 13, 2021
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American Equity announces new chief financial officer

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced that Axel André will join the West Des Moines-based life and annuity company this month as chief financial officer. Most recently, André was executive vice president and CFO for Denver-based Jackson National …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2021
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West Des Moines hires DEI director

The city of West Des Moines has hired its first director of diversity, equity and inclusion. According to an announcement on the city’s website, Audrey Kennis has accepted an offer to fill the role. Kennis …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2021