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Kohlsdorf named to national health underwriters board

Des Moines resident Eric Kohlsdorf was recently named treasurer of the National Association of Health Underwriters board of trustees. He was appointed during the NAHU’s 89th annual convention and exhibition in San Diego. Kohlsdorf is president and …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2019
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Schumacher appointed to appeals court

Julie Schumacher, a District 3B judge, has been appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals by Gov. Kim Reynolds. Schumacker, of Schleswig, previously was an attorney with a private practice in Denison. She received her …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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DMACC names Scott Schultz new academic dean of SEMSS department

DMACC named Scott Schultz as academic dean in the newly created science, engineering, math and social sciences (SEMSS) program at DMACC. Schultz will be the districtwide chief administrative officer of academic departments over DMACC’s STEM …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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Ayres named operations VP of MercyOne Medical Group

Sam Ayres has been named vice president of operations for MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa, one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. Ayres has more than 30 years of experience at MercyOne Iowa Heart …
By BPC Staff | Aug 30, 2019
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On the Move: The week of Aug. 26

Brad Zingler

RSM US LLP

Hired as wealth management senior associate

brad.zingler@rsmus.llp


Susan Bowser

Lifespace Communities

Hired as regional director of sales and marketing

susan.bowser@lifespacecommunities.com


Rob Clark

Lifespace Communities

Hired as regional director of operations…
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Aug 29, 2019
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Deere names May to board, will succeed Allen as CEO

Deere & Co. announced that its board of directors has elected John May as a member of the board, effective immediately, and to the position of CEO, effective Nov. 4. May has been Deere’s president and chief …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 29, 2019
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On the Move: The week of July 1 and July 8

Derek Slama
NCMIC Group Inc.
Promoted to network administrator III
dslama@ncmic.com

Elise Bauernfeind
NCMIC Group Inc.
Hired as social and digital specialist
ebauernfeind@ncmic.com

Doug Erps
NCMIC Group Inc.
Promoted to software development manager
derps@ncmic.com

Jessica …
By BPC Staff | Aug 29, 2019
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Partnership’s Murphy named IBC executive director

Joe Murphy is leaving the Greater Des Moines Partnership to become executive director of the Iowa Business Council. Murphy, the Partnership’s senior vice president of government relations and public policy, will replace Georgia Van Gundy, who joined …
By BPC Staff | Aug 29, 2019
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United Way of Central Iowa names nine new board members

United Way of Central Iowa announced Tuesday that its board of directors has approved the addition of nine members for two-year terms. Nora Everett, retired president of Retirement and Income Solutions at Principal Financial Group, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 28, 2019
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The Stelter Co. announces succession plans

The Stelter Co. in Des Moines has named two third-generation family members to lead the company, with support from a newly appointed executive leadership team as part of a succession plan. The company’s owners, Larry Stelter and …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Aug 28, 2019
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