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.
BRIAN WALLER
President
JESSICA ERICKSON
Director of Events
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Sandy Pieper
Administrative Assistant
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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
Scott Behn
CEO
Aureon
Shane Stark
Chief Operating Officer
Carrier Access
Adrian Butler
Chief Information Officer
Casey’s General Stores
Larry Brandmeyer
Director, Global Infrastructure, Operations, Cloud, and Service Management (IOCS)
Corteva Agriscience
Joe Riesberg
SVP, Chief Information Officer
EMC
Erin Rollenhagen
President
Entrepreneurial Technologies
Kate Washut
Partner & CEO
Far Reach
R. Scott Johnson
Intellectual Property Attorney, Shareholder
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Ryan Ackels
Operations Manager
Google
Debbie Dean
Vice President, Health Analytics Solutions
General Dynamics Information Technology
Luke Tingley
Senior VP, Chief Technology Officer
Hy-Vee
Bruce Lehrman
CEO
Involta
Kristen Constant
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Iowa State University
Alex Olson
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Kingland Systems
John Bertrand
Vice President of IT
Kreg Tool Company
Levon Hooks
Chief Information Officer
Kum & Go
Jim Masterson
President & CEO
LightEdge Solutions
Dave Hove, CPA
Tax Managing Director
UHY Advisors
Brad Rasmussen
Chief Information Officer
Merchants Bonding Company
Jerry Owen
AVP, Application Owner
Nationwide
Dave Tucker
Senior Advisor
Next Level Ventures
Craig Jackman
Founder & CEO
Paragon IT Professionals
Travis Turnbull
Division Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Pella Corporation
Kathy Kay
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Principal Financial Group
Aaron Warner
CEO
ProCircular
Michelle Bates
Chief Innovation Officer
revology
Paul Ruffalo
Chief Information Security Officer
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Wendy Batchelder
SVP & Chief Data Officer of Trust
Sales
Salesforce
Jace Day
Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer
SHAZAM
Matt Koch
Chief Marketing Officer
Sukup Manufacturing
Jon Darsee
Chief Innovation Officer
The University of Iowa
Jeremy Kauten
Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President of IT
The VGM Group
Brian Frese
Chief Technology Officer
United Fire Group
Laura Smith
Chief Information Officer
UnityPoint Health
Marty Mark
Chief Information Officer
The University of Northern Iowa
Paul Hlivko
CXO & CTO
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Don Whitt
Vice President of Platform Operations
Workiva
Ryan Schaap
Chief Information Officer
Wells Enterprises
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