Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors has grown from nine to 30 investors - 20 represent the private sector; and nine represent the public sector, communities served, Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa.

For more than two decades, our nonprofit organization has served hundreds businesses, helping create thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in investments in our communities.

FY2008 Iowa City Area Development Group

Executive Committee

Jeff Disterhoft, chair
President & CEO
University of Iowa Community Credit Union

Kelly Hayworth
City Administrator
City of Coralville

Ronald R. Reed, chair-elect
President & CEO
Mercy Iowa City

Scott Fisher
Senior Vice President
Mercer Administration

Kevin Monson
President
Neumann Monson PC Architects

Meredith Hay
Vice President Research
University of Iowa

Chuck Peters
President & COO
Gazette Communications 

FY2007 Iowa City Area Development Group
PUBLIC SECTOR:

Dr. Mick Starcevich
President
Kirkwood Community College

Kelly Hayworth
City Administrator
City of Coralville

Regenia Bailey
Mayor of Iowa City

Dale Helling
Interim City Manager
City of Iowa City

Ryan Heiar
City Administrator
City of North Liberty

Terrance Neuzil
Johnson County Supervisor

Meredith Hay
Vice President of Research
University of Iowa

Pamela York
Executive Director Research Foundation
University of Iowa

Tom Sharpe
Associate Vice President for Economic Development
University of Iowa

Small Cities Liaison :
Jerry Melick
Liberty Communications 

Iowa City Area Chamber Representatives:
Nancy Quellhorst
President
IC Area Chamber of Commerce

PRIVATE SECTOR:

Jeffrey A. Disterhoft, chair
President / CEO
UI Community Credit Union

Tom Goedken
Vice President
ACT, Inc.

Chuck Peters
COO & President
Gazette Communications

Brad Langguth
Vice President
Hills Bank and Trust

Hass Machlab
President & CEO
Innovative Software Engineering

Damon Terrill
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, International Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Integrated DNA Technologies

Scott Fisher
Senior Vice President
Mercer Administration

Ronald R. Reed
President & CEO
Mercy Iowa City

Terry Smith
Director, Compliance & Delivery Support
MidAmerican Energy Company

Kevin Monson
President
Neumann Monson PC Architects

Tom Gelman
Phelman, Tucker, Mullen, Walker, Tucker & Gelman LLP

Don Jackson
Human Resources/Public Affairs Manager
Procter & Gamble 

Tom Hobson
Senior Manager of Government Relations
Rockwell-Collins

Dr. Jean Robillard
Dean & VP for Medical Affairs
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Tim Gholson
President
Wells Fargo

Lynn Rowat
Market President
West Bank 

Board Member Expectations, Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate policy, strategic plans, work programs, budgets and monitor objectives and achievement
• Provide personal leadership, enthusiasm and support to build an effective development organization
• Promote and actively represent the organization and our program of work
• Maintain a positive approach regarding area development matters
• Work constructively and harmoniously with board, officers and staff
• Inspire others to respond to worthwhile causes sponsored by our organization and motivate others to develop solutions to community issues
• Provide resources to ensure an effective program, staff and funding
• Fulfill board requirements as outlined in the bylaws