Volunteer Leadership
Statewide Impact
Why Area Chairs Matter
ICF’s Area Chairs serve as volunteer leaders and community ambassadors across Iowa, helping connect businesses, donors, and communities with opportunities to support independent higher education and Iowa students.
Area Chairs play a vital role in ICF’s statewide campaign network by helping strengthen relationships within their communities and expanding support for Iowa’s independent colleges and universities.
Working alongside business leaders, volunteers, and advancement professionals from ICF member institutions, Area Chairs help create opportunities that support students and strengthen Iowa’s future workforce.
Campaign Leaders
Volunteer Leaders Across Iowa
ICF’s Area Chairs help lead regional campaigns throughout Iowa, supporting students and strengthening connections between communities, businesses, and independent colleges statewide.
| Area Chair | Title | Company | Area Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Helak | Former DSM President | U.S. Bank | Des Moines Co-Chair |
| Dave Pargulski | Private Wealth Advisor | U.S. Bank | Des Moines Co-Chair |
| David Bywater | President | Tru-Art Color Graphics | Iowa City Area Chair |
| Steve Neighbor | President & CEO | Farmers State Bank | Cedar Rapids Area Chair |
| Rob Mcdonald | President & CEO | A.Y. McDonald Industries | Dubuque Co-Chair |
| Dan Walsh | Senior Vice President | Capra Bank | Dubuque Co-Chair |
| Alan Kleinkopf | CEO | F&M Bank & Trust | Burlington Area Chair |
| Matt Morris | President & CEO | Connection Bank | Ft. Madison & Keokuk Area Chair |
| Marty Palmer | President | Palmer Candy Company | Sioux City Area Chair |
| Drew Vogel | Chairman | Diamond Vogel, Inc. | Northwest IA Area Chair |
| Peter Voorhees | Board Chairman | Standard Golf Company | Waterloo & Cedar Falls Area Chair |
| Chris Vernon | President & CEO | The Vernon Company | Newton Area Chair |
| John Stavnes | Managing Director | Integrus Consulting, LLC | Quad Cities Area Chair |
| Jeff Gribben | President | First Citizens Bank | Mason City Area Chair |
| Loren Pence | Vice President | First Iowa State Bank | Southern IA Area Chair |
| Bob Allen | President | Home State Bank | West Central IA Area Chair |
| Sean Noonan | President & CEO | Farmers State Bank | North Central IA Area Chair |
| Chris Hyland | Former Executive | Musco Lighting | Ottumwa & Oskaloosa Area Chair |
| David Bruns | Financial Advisor | Edward Jones Investments | Southeast IA Area Chair |
| John Cotton | Partner | Cotton-Grace Farm Mgmt | Lakes IA Area Chair |