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Amana Society names Jason Brancel as new CEO
Amana Society Inc. has appointed Jason Brancel as chief executive officer (CEO), the organization announced this week. Mr. Brancel will oversee the company’s portfolio of businesses, including Amana Farms, the Service Company, Amana Meat Shop, Amana Furniture Shop, Amana Woolen…
Horizons CEO Mike Barnhart to retire at end of November
Horizons chief executive officer (CEO) Mike Barnhart has announced his intention to retire, effective Nov.…

Timberline announces retirement, succession plans for CEO Pientok
Timberline Manufacturing, a Marion-based electronics contract manufacturer and local employee-owned company, announced retirement plans July…

Former Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg named new Boeing CEO
Boeing announced July 31 that its board of directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg,…

Former Mercy Medical Center president, CEO Tinker remembered as visionary
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids celebrated the life of former president and CEO A.…

Michelle Beisker named new Trees Forever CEO
Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as Chief Executive Officer, following an…

Delta Dental of Iowa names April Schmaltz new president, CEO
April Schmaltz, interim co-CEO and senior vice president of sales and marketing for Delta Dental…

Van Meter CEO Lura McBride to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Lura McBride, President and CEO of Van Meter Inc., has been named the recipient of…

Local executives share how collegiate sports shaped their leadership skills
Former college basketball player and coach Hanna Howard was recently named CEO of Fort Worth-based…

GEICO announces layoff of 25 employees in North Liberty
GEICO has announced a layoff of 25 employees at its North Liberty office, part of…

Barton named Alliant Energy CEO; current CEO Larson to become executive chairman
Lisa Barton has been elected CEO of Alliant Energy, and current board chair and CEO…

UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services call off merger plans
UnityPoint Health is no longer pursuing a merger with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, UnityPoint officials announced…

Fanning to succeed Disterhoft as interim GreenState CEO
GreenState Credit Union announced Monday that Todd Fanning, the company’s chief financial officer, has been…

GALLERY: The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open 2023
The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open invited the region’s top executives out for a day of…

Barnes named Orchestra Iowa interim CEO
Linda Barnes has been named the interim director of Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids, orchestra…
Snyder named new Folience president
Chris Snyder has been named Folience’s new president, effective Sept. 5, company officials announced Friday.…






