92,000+
Iowa employs over 92,000 technology workers
$82,000
Average salary for technology workers in Iowa
$9B
Economic impact of Iowa's tech industry is over $9 Billion
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 TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT
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.
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.
Sydney Gangestad
Legislative Liaison
Logan Murray
Legislative LiaisonTechnology Association of Iowa
Board of Directors
TAI’s Board of Directors is comprised of Iowa’s most innovative technology leaders across the state focused on positioning Iowa as a leader in innovation, talent, and economic growth.
Shawn Swaner
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Athene
Shane Stark
President / Co-Owner
Carrier Access
Sanjeev Satturu
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Casey’s General Stores
Rodney Mickelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Advanced Technology & Capabilities
Collins Aerospace
Larry Brandmeyer
Executive – Global Infrastructure, Operations, Cloud, & Service Management
Corteva Agriscience
Mark Chase
Vice President of Product Development, ClearanceJobs.com (DHI Group, Inc.)
Joe Riesberg
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
EMC Insurance Companies
Nathan Kerns
Executive Vice President – Information Technology
Fareway Stores
Ted Hughes
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
F&G Annuities & Life
Zachary Pratt
Shareholder & Attorney
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Debbie Dean
Vice President, Health Analytics Solutions
General Dynamics Information Technology
Adam Haeder
Operations Manager
Google
Dave Ashton
Chief Information Officer
Holmes Murphy
Travis Hoover
Senior Vice President, Chief Data Officer
Hy-Vee
Kristen Constant
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Iowa State University
Jason Katcher
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Information Technology
ITA Group
Scott Hany
Information Technology Director
John Deere
Alex Olson
Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
Kingland
Brad Rasmussen
Chief Information Officer
Merchants Bonding Company
Collin Ellis
Director of Information Technology
Musco Lighting
Dave Tucker
Partner
Next Level Ventures
Travis Turnbull
Division Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Pella Corporation
Kathy Kay
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Principal Financial Group
Jace Day
Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer
SHAZAM
Matt Koch
Chief Marketing Officer
Sukup Manufacturing Co.
Zach Gates
Partner
UHY
Laura Smith
Chief Information Officer
UnityPoint Health
Jon Darsee
Chief Innovation Officer
University of Iowa
Karmen Dillon
Chief Information Officer
University of Northern Iowa
Brianne Schulte
Vice President – Strategy, Risk, Information Technology & Financial Planning
Vermeer Corporation
Jeremy Kauten
Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President, Information Technology
VGM Group
Paul Hlivko
Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Ryan Schaap
Chief Information Officer
Wells Enterprises
Kim Huffman
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Workiva
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Media Inquiries
Media Contact:
Nick Donovan
nick@technologyiowa.org
515-518-8075