On the Move

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On The Move: Week of April 2

Brad Kline

Next Generation Realty

Hired as sales associate

bradk@nextgenerationrealty.com


Autum Dooley

Next Generation Realty

Hired as sales associate

autumd@nextgenerationrealty.com


Joshua Van Ryswyk

Brokers International

Hired as sales support representative

jvanryswyk@biltd.com


TJ Jones

Brokers International…

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Moschenross to head student affairs at Grinnell College

Sarah Moschenross (pictured), dean of students at Grinnell College since 2015, has been promoted to associate vice president of student affairs at the college, beginning this summer. Moschenross succeeds Andrea Conner, who will leave Grinnell …

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Johnson named executive director at Farm Bureau

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation veteran Joe Johnson has been named executive director and secretary-treasurer, replacing 36-year veteran Denny Presnall, who is retiring. Johnson starts the new job April 20. “As a long-time leader in our …

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Athene VP Turri changes outfits, jumps to Denim

Des Moines insurtech startup Denim Labs Inc. announced that Charlie Turri has joined the company as chief technology officer. Before joining Denim, Turri was vice president of information technology for West Des Moines-based Athene USA, where he led application …

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Mercy-Des Moines names COO/chief nursing executive

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines’ board has selected Linda Goodwin for the dual position of chief operating officer and chief nursing executive.

Goodwin is currently regional group chief nursing officer for Centura Health System’s Mountain North Denver Region. …

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Mercy-Des Moines names COO/chief nursing executive

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines’ board has selected Linda Goodwin for the dual position of chief operating officer and chief nursing executive.

Goodwin is currently regional group chief nursing officer for Centura Health System’s Mountain North Denver Region. …

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On The Move: Week of March 19

Joe Menke

City of West Des Moines

Hired as IT director

joe.menke@wdm.iowa.gov


Carol Olson

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley

Hired as state director

carol_olson@grassley.senate.gov


Austin Dupont

Merchants Bonding Co.

Hired as contract underwriter

adupont@merchantsbonding.com


Megan Minear…

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Two oft-quoted experts on weather, water retiring

I can’t tell you how many times in my reporting career I called State Climatologist Harry Hillaker — including nights and weekends — to tap his extensive weather knowledge and records for newspaper articles I was…
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Community leader Sovern to retire at AARP

Kent Sovern, state director for AARP since July 2011, plays to retire June 1. His seven-year stint at AARP was part of a 47-year career in which he worked in business development, association management, policy …

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Mercy-Centerville president to retire in August

Clint Christianson, president of Mercy Medical Center-Centerville, has announced his plans to retire from the hospital on Aug. 15, after 21 years in the Mercy system. Mercy-Centerville is one of four campuses owned by Mercy …