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Bontrager, Maahs ready for next chapter as they prepare to leave the Partnership

Two members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership are stepping down as Mary Bontrager and David Maahs retire at the end of 2020.

 

Bontrager has served as executive vice president of talent development since …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Dec 30, 2020
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Meyer reflects on time at Partnership, career in public service

Gene Meyer, who has been at the helm of the Greater Des Moines Partnership for the past seven years, is optimistic about the future of Central Iowa, even though he no longer will be directly …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Dec 29, 2020
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Kum & Go CEO Kyle Krause stepping down; son to take over

Des Moines Register: Kum & Go CEO Kyle Krause will step down at the end of the year, handing the keys to the business to his 33-year-old son. Krause announced his retirement from the 11-state, 400-store …
By BPC Staff | Dec 1, 2020
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UnityPoint Health announces new president and CEOs for health system, clinics

UnityPoint Health announced two key executive leadership positions today, with the appointment of Clay Holderman as president and CEO of UnityPoint Health, and Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua as the next president and CEO of UnityPoint Clinic. 

Holderman is currently …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 1, 2020
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Castillo-Leovan joins World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize Foundation announced that Austin Castillo-Leovan has joined its staff as a program coordinator. Castillo-Leovan will be responsible for assisting the director of global programs and partnerships in the coordination, innovation and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 23, 2020
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Kristof-Brown named new dean of Tippie College of Business

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business will have a new dean starting Dec. 1. Amy Kristof-Brown, who has been serving as interim dean since March, will move into the position permanently, pending approval by …
By BPC Staff | Nov 20, 2020
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Diebel to lead public affairs for Iowa Business Council

The Iowa Business Council has named Christopher Diebel as its new director of public affairs. Diebel, who led the brand creation of the Des Moines restaurant Bubba as a founding partner four years ago, has extensive experience serving …
By BPC Staff | Nov 17, 2020
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Des Moines Community Playhouse names Ryan Crane director of philanthropy

Ryan Crane is joining the Des Moines Community Playhouse as the new director of philanthropy, the organization announced. Crane joins the Playhouse from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, where he served as director …
By BPC Staff | Nov 16, 2020
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Mendenhall-Core hired as advancement director for Anawim Housing

Anawim Housing, the largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Iowa, has named Mary Mendenhall-Core as its new director of advancement. “We’re thrilled to have talent of Mary’s caliber as we grow our community advancement efforts,” …
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2020
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Nadipuram leaves Iowa Hospital Association for Care Initiatives

Abhay Nadipuram, formerly general counsel for the Iowa Hospital Association, has been named vice president and general counsel of Care Initiatives, a West Des Moines-based operator of nursing home facilities statewide. He begins that position on Nov. …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2020