Board of Governors
Leadership and Impact
Collaborative Leadership
ICF’s Board of Governors reflects a unique statewide partnership between higher education and Iowa’s business community.
Board members provide strategic leadership, financial oversight, advocacy, and philanthropic support to help strengthen opportunities for students attending Iowa’s independent colleges and universities. This governance structure ensures ICF remains connected to workforce needs, community priorities, and the future of Iowa.
This collaborative leadership structure keeps ICF connected to Iowa’s evolving workforce needs, economic priorities, and community goals while helping remove financial barriers for students across the state.
Together, the Board advances ICF’s mission to:
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ICF brings together leaders from business, education, and communities across Iowa who are passionate about creating greater opportunities for students and strengthening the state’s future workforce.
If you are interested in supporting ICF’s mission through leadership, partnership, or engagement, we invite you to connect with us.
Business & Industry Leaders
Representing Iowa businesses and communities committed to strengthening education and workforce development.
| Board Member | Title | Company | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| James D. Aipperspach | Retired | - | Clive, Iowa |
| Lindsay Chase, CPA, CPCU | Chief Financial Officer | Holmes Murphy | West Des Moines, IA |
| Steve Dorenkamp | V.P. Claims Manager | Merchants Bonding | West Des Moines, IA |
| Nick Gerhart | COO | Homesteaders Life Company | West Des Moines, IA |
| Tony Golobic | Chairman and CEO | Great America Financial Services | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Jeff Gribben | President | First Citizens Bank | Mason City, IA |
| Jeff Hatfield | Senior Vice President | The Graham Group | Des Moines, IA |
| Chris Hyland | Retired | Musco Lighting | Oskaloosa, IA |
| Gage A. Kent | Chairman of the Board & CEO | KENT Corporation | Muscatine, IA |
| Rob McDonald | President and CEO | A.Y. McDonald Industries | Dubuque, IA |
| Jim Mudd | CEO | Mudd Advertising | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Dave Pargulski | VP, Private Client Group | U.S. Bank | Des Moines, IA |
| Jim Russell | President and CEO | Russell Construction | Davenport, IA |
| Claudia Schabel | Consultant | Schabel Solutions | Des Moines, IA |
| Rett Smith | Food Safety Manager | Jolly Time Popcorn | Sioux City, IA |
| John M. Smith | Chairman | CRST International | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| John D. Stavnes | Consultant | - | Bettendorf, Iowa |
| Ben Steele | Founder and President | Diamond Trail Capital Management | Waukee, IA |
| Christine E. Terhark | Firm Director | Deloitte & Touche LLP | Des Moines, IA |
| Kirk J. Tyler | Chairman of the Board | Atlantic Bottling Company | Des Moines, IA |
| Charese E. Yanney | Managing Partner | Guarantee Roofing | Sioux City, IA |
Member Institution Presidents
Presidents from Iowa’s independent colleges and universities working together to expand student opportunity across the state.
| Board Member | Title | School | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Draud | President | Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA |
| Dr. Brian Lenzmeier | President | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA |
| Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman | President | Clarke University | Dubuque, IA |
| Dr. David Hayes | President | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Dr. Jonathan M. Brand | President | Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA |
| Dr. Erik Hoekstra | President | Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA |
| Dr. Earl "Marty" F. Martin | President | Drake University | Des Moines, IA |
| Dr. Joel Shrock | President | Graceland University | Lamoni, Iowa |
| Dr. Anne F. Harris | President | Grinnell College | Grinnell, Iowa |
| Dr. Mike Doyle | President | Loras College | Dubuque, Iowa |
| Dr. Brad Chamberlain | President | Luther College | Decorah, Iowa |
| Dr. Chad Benson | VP, Private Client Group | U.S. Bank | Des Moines, IA |
| Randy A. Ramlo | Interim President | Morningside University | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Dr. Todd Olson | President | Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Dr. Gregory E. Christy | President | Northwestern College | Orange City, Iowa |
| Dr. Susan Stuebner | President | Simpson College | Indianola, Iowa |
| Dr. Amy Novak | President | St. Ambrose University | Davenport, Iowa |
| Dr. Travis Frampton | President | University of Dubuque | Dubuque, Iowa |
| Dr. Kathy Franken | President | Upper Iowa University | Fayette, Iowa |
| Dr. John E. E. Ottosson | President | William Penn University | Oskaloosa, Iowa |