Iowa business leaders redefine retirement: From full stop to gradual transition

By: John LohmanChelsea Keenan Priest|October 9, 2025

|6 min read

Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 — according to the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives — but retirement isn’t what it used to be. Instead of immediate gold watches and farewell parties, many are choosing gradual transitions, part-time roles, or encore careers. Two Eastern Iowa business leaders exemplify this shift, trading corner offices not for golf courses, but for travel adventures and selective consulting work.

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Iowa business leaders redefine retirement: From full stop to gradual transition

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