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Menke named retail banking director of Bank Iowa

Bank Iowa announced it has hired Trisha Menke as retail banking director. She will oversee all branch administration and operations for the bank. She will join the family-owned community bank’s senior leadership team, guiding product development and implementation …
By BPC Staff | Feb 4, 2021
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Brown named president, CEO of MidAmerican, replacing Wright, who moves to PG&E

MidAmerican Energy Co. has named Kelcey Brown as its new president and CEO effective Jan. 26. The move coincided with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. naming Brown’s predecessor, Adam Wright, as its executive vice president …
By BPC Staff | Feb 3, 2021
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Ames Chamber names new Main Street director

Kim Frey has been named the new Ames Main Street director and Ames Chamber of Commerce membership coordinator. Frey began her new duties on Feb. 1. According to a news release, Frey comes to Ames …
By BPC Staff | Feb 3, 2021
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Timm named CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced it has selected Tony Timm as the organization’s chief executive officer. Timm, who began in the new role Feb. 1, fills the position previously held by Jodie …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Feb 2, 2021
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Palmer Group names Lorenz executive vice president

Chris Lorenz has been promoted to executive vice president at Palmer Group, the employment firm announced today. Lorenz moved into the newly created position Jan. 4. The creation of the role is part of the …
By BPC Staff | Jan 26, 2021
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Downtown Chamber names Bennett as new executive director

Staci Bennett has been named the new executive director for the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber announced the move Monday, saying Bennett will begin her new role on Feb. 1. She succeeds Jennifer …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jan 26, 2021
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Homesteaders Solutions Group names senior business development manager

Homesteaders Solutions Group, a recently launched subsidiary of Homesteaders Life Co. in West Des Moines, has hired Michelle Hartley as senior business development manager. Hartley brings nearly three decades of experience in preneed, insurance, client services and …
By BPC Staff | Jan 22, 2021
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Reyma McCoy McDeid joins Administration for Community Living

Reyma McCoy McDeid has joined the Administration for Community Living as the commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities and director of the Independent Living Administration. In her role, she’ll oversee programs that empower people with disabilities to …
By BPC Staff | Jan 22, 2021
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Jensen joins Meredith as senior VP and chief communications officer

Meredith Corp. has named Erica Jensen as its new senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective Jan. 29. She succeeds Art Slusark, who retired in November. Jenson previously served as head of executive communications …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2021
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ISU Startup Factory names new director

Peter Hong has been named the new director of the Iowa State University Startup Factory program. According to a news release from the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Hong will begin his new duties on Feb. 1. He succeeds Bill Adamdowski, …
By BPC Staff | Jan 21, 2021