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On the Move: The week of April 22

Nathan Brooks

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

Hired as match support and child enrollment specialist

nbrooks@bbbsia.org


Maria Sears

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.

Hired as assistant general counsel

maria.sears@american-equity.com


Melissa Hille

Bankers …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Apr 26, 2019
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Airport authority hires Kovarna to lead communications

The Des Moines Airport Authority has hired Kayla Kovarna in a newly created position of communications, marketing and air service development manager. Kovarna, who has more than 10 years of business development and fundraising experience, will oversee …
By BPC Staff | Apr 23, 2019
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On the Move: The week of April 15

Lacey Brown

Stylin Paws

Promoted to director of grooming operations and client experience

info@stylinpawssalon.com


Morgan Roth

Stylin Paws

Promoted to general manager of day stay and boutique

info@stylinpawssalon.com


Cheryl Webb

The Accel Group

Hired as …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Apr 19, 2019
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FBL Financial Group chief operating officer to retire

FBL Financial Group Inc. announced that Ray Wasilewski, chief operating officer for life companies, will retire around year-end 2019. He has been employed by the Farm Bureau Financial Services organization for 22 years. Before beginning …
By BPC Staff | Apr 16, 2019
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On the Move: The week of April 8

Marissa McPherson

Lincoln Savings Bank

Hired as client service associate


Gabe DeForest

OPN Architects

Hired as architect

gdeforest@opnarchitects.com


Heidi Shreck

Primary Health Care

Promoted to chief medical officer

hshreck@phcinc.net


Alysa Campbell

Primary Health Care

Promoted …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Apr 12, 2019
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Engebretsen to step down from CMO role at Primary Health Care

Dr. Bery Engebretsen, who has been chief medical officer of Primary Health Care Inc. since 1982, will step out of that role to become chief visionary, the nonprofit health center announced. During his tenure, the organization has …
By BPC Staff | Apr 12, 2019
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Marquardt to direct Iowa Food Co-op

Ryan Marquardt has been named general manager of the Iowa Food Cooperative, succeeding Gary Huber, who stepped down to spend more time with his family. Marquardt is a longtime worker at Wild Rose Pastures and is …
By BPC Staff | Apr 12, 2019
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Des Moines Community Playhouse announces new artistic team

The Des Moines Community Playhouse, now in its 100th season, announced that new artistic director Katy Merriman will join on June 1, working with artistic director emeritus John Viars until his retirement on Dec. 31. Viars …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2019
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On the Move: The week of April 1

Lezlee Schutty

Community State Bank

Hired as senior vice president, chief credit officer

lschutty@bankcsb.com


Lauren Parker

Meyocks

Hired in account service

laurenparker@meyocks.com


Kayla Klahsen

Meyocks

Hired as media associate

kaylaklahsen@meyocks.com


Eileen Lynn

Anawim Housing

Hired …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2019
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On the Move: The week of March 25

Tim Heltman

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.

Promoted to assistant vice president, regional sales – marketing

theltman@american-equity.com


Allee Wengert

Ames Chamber of Commerce

Hired as workforce development coordinator

allee@ameschamber.com


Merrill Holden

Ames Chamber of …
By BPC Staff | Apr 5, 2019