92K
Iowa employs over 92,000 technology workers
$81K
Average salary for technology workers in Iowa
350+
TAI serves over 350 members across the state
183
Opportunities to connect at Iowa tech events each year
About Us
TAI is a statewide, member-based organization uniting Iowa's technology community by connecting leaders, developing talent, driving public policy, and fostering diversity and inclusion.Iowa's tech industry by the numbers
Investing in Iowa’s technology and innovation ecosystem drives the industry forward with a unified vision. TAI empowers and elevates our member organizations through engaging programming, signature events, technology-forward public policies, talent development initiatives, and fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
About TAI
Our Team
We believe technology is the essential driving force in every business market today and impacts virtually every company, industry, and community across the state. Our team ensures you’re connected to the network and tools your company needs to succeed.
Tim Coonan
Legislative Liaison
Sydney Gangestad
Legislative Liaison
Technology Association of Iowa
Board of Directors
TAI’s Board of Directors is comprised of Iowa’s most innovative tech leaders across the state who support the industry and advance Iowa’s reputation as a technology state.Â
Ryan Ackels
Operations Manager
Google
James Alcombright
Executive Vice President of Digital and PlatformÂ
Corteva Agriscience
Linda Barnes
CEO
Geonetric
Jon Darsee
Chief Innovation Officer
The University of Iowa
Jerry Owen
AVP, Application Owner
Nationwide
Annette Dunn
Chief Information Officer
State of Iowa
Brian Frese
Chief Technology Officer
United Fire Group
Jeremy Harrington
General Manager
Shift Interactive
Paul Hlivko
CXO & CTO
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield
David Hove
Senior Tax Partner
LWBJ
Craig Jackman
Founder & CEO
Paragon IT Professionals
R. Scott Johnson
Intellectual Property Attorney
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Jeremy Kauten
Chief Information Officer
The VGM Group
Kathy Kay
Senior Vice president and Chief Information Officer
Principal Financial Group
Paul Kinghorn
Director, Center for Business Growth & Innovation
University of Northern Iowa
Matt Koch
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Sukup Manufacturing
Bruce Lehrman
CEO
Involta
Jason Lindgren
Sr. Director of Information Technology,
Kinze Manufacturing
Alex Olson
Partner & CSO
Kingland Systems
Brad Rasmussen
Chief Information Officer
Merchants Bonding Company
Dana Rewoldt
Interim Director Office of Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer (OIPTT), President ISURF
Iowa State University
Erin Rollenhagen
President
Entrepreneurial Technologies
Paul Ruffalo
VP, Information Services
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Grant Ruge
Senior Manager – Growth & Strategy
Accenture
Ryan Schaap
Chief Information Officer
Wells Enterprises
Laura Smith
Chief Information Officer
UnityPoint Health
Shane Stark
Chief Operating Officer
Carrier Access
Luke Tingley
Senior VP, Chief Technology Officer
Hy-Vee
Dave Tucker
Senior Advisor
Next Level Ventures
Travis Turnbull
Division Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Pella Corporation
Kurt Vander Wiel
Partner & UX Strategist
Visual Logic Group
Aaron Warner
CEO
ProCircular
Don Whitt
Vice President of Platform Operations
Workiva
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