We're hiring!
We're looking for an Operations Manager who is detail-oriented,
can creatively solve problems, and wants to make an impact in Greater Des Moines.
You can view the full job description here. Applications are due Friday, July 11th.
Board of Governors

Board Chair
Danielle Propst (CC '20, GDMLI '22)
ISG

Board Chair-Elect
Leah Lint (GDMLI '21, CC '22)
Krause Group

Alumni Committee Chair
Chris Wood (GDMLI '19)
Great Place To Work

Alumni Committee Chair-Elect
Emily Karwoski (GDMLI '23)
Principal

Community Connect Committee Chair
Rachel Summers (CC '22, GDMLI '23)
Blank Park Zoo

Community Connect Committee Chair-Elect
Mandy Miller (CC '24)
Holmes Murphy

Development Committee Chair
Jason DeVries (GDMLI '22)
INVISION Architecture

Development Committee Chair-Elect
Nicole Schleif Sinn (CC '20, GDMLI '22)
Primary Health Care Inc.

Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Committee Chair
Maggie Hibbs (GDMLI '22)
Principal Financial Group

Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Committee Chair-Elect
Matthew Gaul (CC '23, GDMLI '24)
BBBS Architects | Engineers

Governance Chair
Liz Etchells (GDMLI '24)
Dentons Davis Brown

Governance Chair-Elect
Eric Tubbs (GDMLI '25)
Nyemaster Goode

Secretary
Nick Miller (CC '23, GDMLI '25)
Brick Gentry

Treasurer
Katie Lensch (GDMLI '24)
Community State Bank

Treasurer-Elect
Scott Doup (GDMLI '25)
Goodwill of Central Iowa

Youth Leadership Initiative Committee Chair
Jodi Allen (CC '22)
Iowa Credit Union League

Youth Leadership Initiative Committee Chair-Elect
Bryce Verlinden (CC '23)
Community Choice Credit Union
Ambassadors

Ambassador - Past Board Chair
Joy Talmon (GDMLI '20)
United Way of Central Iowa

Ambassador - Past Community Connect Committee Chair
Jody Gifford (CC '22, GDMLI '23)
Des Moines University

Ambassador - Past Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Committee Chair
Matt Rodekamp (GDMLI '21)
Substance Architecture

Ambassador - Past Treasurer
Michelle Hutson (GDMLI '22)
BCC Advisers

Ambassador - Past Youth Leadership Initiative Committee Chair
Greg Lin (GDMLI '21)
Drake University
Staff

Executive Director
Amy Jennings (GDMLI '07)

Learning andPrograms Director
Mallory Riesberg (CC '20)