Member Contacts
Members have access to the full member directory including contacts at member organizations.AGRICULTURE
Marc Bujold
CPE- Strategic Retail
T-Mobile
Provider of enterprise solutions leveraging the nation's leading 5G network.
Charles Cozad
CIO
National Pork Board
The U.S. pork industry has had a 100 percent legislative checkoff program since 1986. Congress created the Pork Checkoff as part of The Pork Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1985. Pork producers had requested the legislation so they could take advantage of having all producers and importers participate in a checkoff program designed to strengthen the position of pork in the marketplace.
Taylor Erickson
Information Security Lead
Wright Service Corp
We are one of the leading vegetation management companies in the United States and Canada.
Mark Everhart
Manager, PMO
Wright Service Corp
Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, as the parent company to Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, CNUC, Terra Spectrum Technologies, Sustainable Environmental Consultants, Wright Tree Service of the West, Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements
Nadilia Gomez
Executive Director
Iowa AgriTech Accelerator
The Iowa AgriTech Accelerator, based in Des Moines,Iowa, is a mentor-led accelerator focused on AgTech innovations. Led by innovators and leaders in several areas of agriculture, The Accelerator seeks startups ready to change the status quo.
Craig Hanken
Communications and Public Relations
Growers Edge
Providing farmers with income assurance through data-driven financial technology products, solutions, and tools.
Michael Hansen
CEO
BarnTools Inc.
Barn360 digitally integrates all animal production operations, health information and departments on one unified production management platform, optimizing the real value of your data to make more informed and timely decisions for improved production efficiencies across your operation.
Rebecca Haugland
Marketing Programs Manager
GlobalVetLink
We bring passion and innovation to empower veterinarians to safeguard the health and well-being of animals worldwide. Our cloud-based platform enables veterinary professionals to quickly create accurate, compliant animal health and movement documentation.
As government regulations become more prevalent in the animal health industry, we continue to develop digital solutions that help ease the stress of compliance, while also assisting in disease traceability and data management.
As government regulations become more prevalent in the animal health industry, we continue to develop digital solutions that help ease the stress of compliance, while also assisting in disease traceability and data management.
Kamryn Huffman
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Growers Edge
Empowering growers to adapt and thrive!
Mary Johnson
Chief People Officer
Growers Edge
Growers Edge provides innovative agricultural technology and finance solutions that empower farmers to adopt new technologies to improve profitability.
Kim Johnson
Director of Marketing
Igor
IoT Smart Building Company
Ryan Kilburg
Manager of the Project Management Organization
AY McDonald
I manage the team that implements projects across all companies.
Samantha Lettow
Corporate Recruiter
Ruan Transportation
Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned, asset-based 3PL, providing Dedicated Contract Transportation and Supply Chain Solutions to customers across the country. With 85 years of transportation management experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country.
Kyle McMahon
Founder/CEO
Tractor Zoom, Inc.
Tractor Zoom is creating an easier shopping experience for equipment sold at auction. Our company, founded by Kyle McMahon, is bringing an innovative approach to farmers and revolutionizing the industry. Tractor Zoom's mission is to streamline business processes and decisions by helping customers quickly find and value heavy pieces of machinery.
Clayton Mooney
CEO/Co-Founder
Nebullam, Inc.
Nebullam builds indoor farms that sell healthier food, direct-to-consumers.
Nicole Nevarez
Senior Accountant
LenderClose
Fintech
Casey Niemann
Founder/President
AgriSync
Agriculture Technology Software as a Service
Michael Ott
CEO
Rantizo, Inc.
Rantizo is developing software and systems to enable drone-based agrichemical spraying, allowing for autonomous flight missions which will deliver solutions to precise locations in farm fields at costs well below industry norms.
David Raduechel
CEO
FarrPro Inc.
FarrPro designs innovative environment products for the pork industry that improve the health, welfare and productivity of swine and enable tracking and food transparency throughout the pork supply chain from farrow to finish to fork.
Cassie Redmond
Office Manager
Rantizo
Rantizo is a venture-backed AgTech startup that uses UAVs to apply liquid and dry inputs for agricultural purposes.
Martez Stevenson
System Administrator
Wright Service Corp
Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries
Alan Wilson-Langman
droneSAR
droneSAR is a South African startup bringing advanced imaging and analytics to 21st century farming, using low cost aerial platforms and cloud processing.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Melissa Bates
CEO
LSF Medical Solutions
LSF Medical Solutions is dedicated to creating opportunities that allow patients to take control of their health and improve communication with their doctor. Their flagship product Pneumero allows patients with lung disease to manage their lung health at home, where they are most comfortable.
Todd Chamberlain
Founder/CEO
MedBlox
Enabling health care data interoperability through blockchain. A global decentralized network to unmaroon health care data
Steven Davis
President
Bio::Neos, Inc.
Bio::Neos is a firm of scientific technology architects that work as collaborative technology and growth partners. We provide scientific technology architecture, go-to-market, and other professional services for industrial scientists and healthcare providers that are creating life-enhancing and life-saving innovations.
Todd Kielkopf
CEO of NanoBio Designs / Administrative Officer of DNP123 Co.
NanoBio Designs and DNP123 Co.
DNP123 is a startup focused on solving nanotech manufacturing problems by working with industry, government labs, and academic research groups to enable the design and assembly of novel nanotech devices. Its commercialization subsidiary, NanoBio Designs, is commercializing a new genetic detection platform for the hybrid seed and harvested grain industry.
Howard Urnovitz
CEO
FBB Biomed
FBB Biomed's first product is a diagnostic test that predicts disease severity in patients with a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. The prototype is ready for clinical trials with the objective of receiving a FDA Emergency Use Authorization clearance. Our test results give doctors actionable information to make decisions on patient triage and severity indexing. The FBB Biomed technology will be featured in a video at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Chemisty (AACC.org).
COMMUNICATIONS
Cary Coppola
CEO
Blue Compass
We are a team of data-driven digital experts set on delivering cutting-edge, custom solutions to our clients. We exist to provide businesses with a clear digital direction by serving as an extension of their team. Ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family businesses, our clients are in nearly every industry, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Every client is unique, and we love finding the right approach for each.
Andrea Hansen
CEO/GM
Butler-Bremer Communications
Communications company providing traditional telephone service, Internet, IPTV Video service and advanced business data services in northeast Iowa. Our covered territory ranging form Janesville, Shell Rock, Plainfield, Tripoli, Frederika, Nashua and New H
Scott Havel
General Manager
Sharon Telephone Company
Sharon Telephone is a fiber internet, voice and video provider located in Hills, which serves Hills, Riverside, Frytown, Sharon Center and surrounding areas of southeast Iowa.
Brian Irby
Vice President of Strategy
TAG
Web developer, Omni-channel marketing strategy provider. Services include brand strategy development, full web development on a variety of CMS and software platforms, social media management, design, video/audio production, traditional print design, content development across multiple platforms, public relation services integrated into digital and traditional platforms, and analytics
Kelsey Jacob
Account Manager
AVI Systems
Global Audiovisual Service Provider
randall jacobs
President
TAG Communications Inc.
Web Centric- Digital Marketing Enterprise
Web developer, Omni-channel marketing strategy provider. Services include brand strategy development, full web development on a variety CMS and software platforms, social media management, design, video/audio production, traditional print design, content development across multiple platforms, public relation services integrated into digital and traditional platforms and analytics
Web developer, Omni-channel marketing strategy provider. Services include brand strategy development, full web development on a variety CMS and software platforms, social media management, design, video/audio production, traditional print design, content development across multiple platforms, public relation services integrated into digital and traditional platforms and analytics
Cale Perry
President/CEO
CPI Communications, Inc.
Founded in 1997 and a leading authorized agent for many of the nation's most innovative telecommunications/data providers, CPI has the resources, the know-how, and the experience to help guide you through today's complex technology landscape. CPI is a Sho
CONSTRUCTION
Blake Brown
Director of IT
Baker Group
Baker Group is a full-service mechanical and specialty contractor with a commitment to deliver high-quality consultative design, construction, and facility support services. We offer “Can Do” attitude with our services. Our Design/Build approach accelerates construction schedules, while reducing construction costs. The result is a highly efficient and highly productive environment that everyone is pleased with.
Ben Fiedler
Product Owner
Benchmark, Inc.
Roof and Pavement Consultants
Aaron Horn
Chief Information Officer
Benchmark, Inc.
Benchmark provides proven roof and pavement consulting services for companies with multiple facilities and complex assets. Our technical expertise and unbiased approach have made us a nationwide leader in roof and pavement evaluation, design and construction phase services. We partner with clients to extend the life of assets, manage risk and reduce long-term costs – leaving them confident and in control.
Luke Kotz
Chief Information Officer
Manatt's, Inc
Manatt's, Inc. is a diversified construction company. For 70 years, we've built, paved, and hauled across the Midwest. We're Manatt's. A family business.
EDUCATION
Kevin Brunner
Professor of Information Technology
Graceland University
Graceland taught programming on punched cards beginning in 1969. The first B.S. in Computer Science was awarded in 1974. Over 500 students (22% female) have earned bachelors degrees in computing.
Kristen Constant
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a student-centric leading research university with a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, innovation, extension and outreach that benefits Iowans and the world. As a national leader in innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities, Iowa State consistently ranks among the Top 100 U.S Universities Granted Utility Patents. The university enrolls 30,000 students and employs more than 6,000 faculty and staff.
Kate Corrigan
Co-Founder/ CTO
Archer Career Technologies, LLC
We are simplifying the job search and career-related activities: to organize the most important content, provide a roadmap to secure job offers, share insights to advance careers, and support you to fulfill your career aspirations.
Jon Darsee
Chief Innovation Officer
University of Iowa
From the health sciences to the arts, our aim is to provide a diverse and technologically advanced community where all can work together to achieve excellence. On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities. With more than 30,000 students, more than 14,000 employees, and a budget of $3 billion, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities.
Robert Denson
President
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), a public institution serving the educational and career training needs of Iowans, is committed to the lifelong success of its students. Situated in one of America’s most vibrant regions, DMACC offers 200 programs, certificates and transfer degrees, annually serving more than 70,000 credit and noncredit students across six campuses and six learning centers. Thanks to College-wide innovation, including Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), new programs and affordable tuition, DMACC continues to experience strong growth. For more information, please visit www.dmacc.edu.
Keren Fiorenza
CITO
Drake University
Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A midsized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, we offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class
Christian Gray
President/CEO
AxisU
AxisU powers manufacturers with an apprenticeship training platform that allows them to create their own skilled workforce and access untapped talent in their community.
Kyle Kuhlers
Cyber Security/IT Web & Mobile Instructor
Waterloo Career Center
At Waterloo Schools, the future is now. With career-ready programming like the more than 20 options available at the Waterloo Career Center, we help students discover where their passion meets profession.
Marty Mark
Chief Information Officer
University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is known for designing and delivering robust and practical learning experiences in more than 160 areas of study, with outstanding degree programs in teacher education, business, technology, performing arts and health sciences. It is regularly recognized as one of the top regional public universities in the Midwest, and boasts a beautiful, welcoming campus with more than 85% of its students coming from the state of Iowa.
Ben O'Connor
Co-Founder
Higher Learning Technologies
With over 100 Mobile-Learning products, HLT has revolutionized the way students study for the courses and exams.
Laurie Phaelan
President/CEO
iJAG
iJAG is the premier non-profit organization connecting business and education to provide the most cost-effective dropout prevention and school to career solutions in Iowa. Students in the iJAG program have trouble making it in a conventional classroom bec
Tim Putnam
Director, NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
For Iowa entrepreneurs, the need for resources and assistance is met through the collaborative approach of the Iowa Small Business Development Centers and the five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers
Aaron Sauerbrei
Executive Director - Business & Community Education
Hawkeye Community College
Hawkeye Community College offers more than 45 career and transfer programs, including Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts, Business, Education, Health, Industrial and Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Power Technology, and
Jim Sherlock
Director, Information Security and Technology Implementation
Pearson
Our vision is to have a direct relationship with millions of lifelong learners and to link education to the way people aspire to live and work every day. To do that, we'll collaborate with a wide group of partners to help shape the future of learning. We believe that we all need to embrace lifelong learning, continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever-changing and increasingly connected world.
Jim Sherlock
Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer
Cybercade
We believe that learning needs to change. We believe gaming holds the key. We happen to know a lot about cybersecurity. We decided to build educational (and fun) cybersecurity games to show the world a better way to learn.
Andrea Stewart
Founder and CEO
Learning Couture
Learning Couture, LLC is an EdTech startup with a SaaS solution for districts and schools that are seeking responsive, adaptive professional learning for the educators in their system as they move to a more learner-centered, personalized environment for students.
Carolyn Weaver
CIO
Des Moines University
At DMU, we enable our students to make a tangible difference in the world. Our three health sciences colleges house eight different programs, all widely respected and highly competitive. We provide a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes competence.
Tyler Weig
Partnerships and Engagement Manager
Iowa 4-H Youth Development, part of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Iowa 4-H is the premiere youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Tim Wheeldon
Executive Director
The Jacobson Institute
Igniting The Future with The Right Skills at the Right Time for the Right Opportunity. The Jacobson Institute will become a “convener” of expertise in the Future World of Work and Learning in order to support a new mindset by;
1. Accelerating Skills: We build and support future-ready people and ecosystems.
2. Igniting Learning: We lift up learning leaders and innovators.
3. Advancing Global Fluency; We believe in developing transdisciplinary, globally fluent leaders.
1. Accelerating Skills: We build and support future-ready people and ecosystems.
2. Igniting Learning: We lift up learning leaders and innovators.
3. Advancing Global Fluency; We believe in developing transdisciplinary, globally fluent leaders.
Mark Wiseley
CIO
Palmer College of Chiropractic
From departmental contact information and virtual campus tours to our College history and Identity, you'll find a wealth of information at your fingertips. Scroll down or use the search option above to dive in to the details. You'll find that even Palmer's history was forward-thinking, and learn why Palmer is recognized as The Trusted Leader in Chiropractic Education.
ENGINEERING
Kelley McManus
Managing Director
Uplift Delivery by P3
Uplift is a team-based delivery consulting firm and is an expanded offering to the well established IT Placement and Talent Acquisition Consultancy of Professional Project Partners, Inc. (P3, Inc.)
We pride ourselves in providing uplift to our clients from our agile delivery practices, XP engineering, and team building tools.
We pride ourselves in providing uplift to our clients from our agile delivery practices, XP engineering, and team building tools.
Matt Miller
Founder
4DMobile
4DMobile is a software company that makes software to take 3D dimension information into time savings (the fourth dimension being time). The xDim software platform includes client-based software for tablets enabled with 3D cameras to quickly capture dimensions of box, parcel, carton, pallets and objects for logistics, courier, warehouse, eCommerce, shipping/receiving, and transportation applications. The xDim Insight web interface offers enterprise level dashboard business intelligence, analytics and management platform. The truly innovative mobile dimensioning platform is a first-of-its-kind system that take productivity to a new level with two issued patents and multiple patents pending. 4DMobile is seeking national trades certification (NTEP) for the auto-measurement system.
ENTERTAINMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
Rick Arrowood
Systems Administrator III
Wright Service Corp
Environmental Services
Martin Gross
President
Gross-Wen Technologies Inc.
Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT) uses microalgae to sustainably and cost effectively recover nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater. The byproducts of the process are clean water and algae biomass, which can be used as a feedstock for bioplastics, biofuels,
Loren Klein
Chief Information Officer
Wright Service Corp
Vegetation Management and Storm Restoration
Jim Pilquist
IT Infrastructure Manager
Wright Service Corporation
FINANCIAL-SERVICES
Jim Allen
VP, Information Technology
Berkley Technology Services
Berkley Technology Services is a technology center for WR Berkley Corp. focused on providing world class technology for our insurance partners.
Aaryaman Anerao
CEO
PeachPay, Inc.
One-click checkout for e-commerce
Ryan Basu
Director Cloud Platform Engineering
Athene
Financial Services Org
Wendy Bear
VP of Security, Risk, and Compliance
Coviance, Inc.
Coviance is a technology-focused lending platform that makes home equity and HELOC lending simpler, faster, and friction-free.
Addie Brewer
Business Intelligence Analyst III
Athene
Annuity company
Pam Brodsack
CTO/SVP Technology Delivery
CO-OP Financial Services
TMG provides a flexible suite of products and services provide credit unions and community banks with tailored payment products and services to better serve their customers.
Pam Brodsack
SVP, Technology Delivery
CO-OP Solutions
Provider of technology financial services to Credit Unions across the country.
Sarah Byrd
Director of Service Operations
StoneX
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) is an institutional-grade financial services franchise, offering advanced digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services and global market expertise to our clients worldwide.
Jace Day
SHAZAM
SHAZAM pioneered the PIN-debit point-of-sale transaction, still used worldwide today. We’re the only nationwide independent, member-owned debit network, processor and core provider supporting community banks and credit unions.
Tej Dhawan
Managing Director
Plains Angels, LLC
Plains Angels is a network of Central Iowa angel investors seeking startups across a diverse set of industries.
Denise Earley
Executive Administrator
Principal
Financial Services company
Eric Engelmann
General Partner
ISA Ventures
Iowa's first multi-stage venture capital studio
Randy Epright
EVP & CIO
Athene
Athene is a leading retirement services company that specializes in helping its customers retire with confidence and is a solutions provider to institutions.
Taegan Fink
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Athene
We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.
Alison Flaherty
Executive Marketing Assistant
LWBJ
LWBJ is a leading CPA, consulting and M&A firm. We help businesses and individuals prosper by providing exceptional, customized services and expert strategic guidance at every stage.
Our founders came from national accounting firms but wanted to build more direct, collaborative relationships with clients and staff. Nearly 30 years later, that culture continues to thrive—and so do our clients.
Our founders came from national accounting firms but wanted to build more direct, collaborative relationships with clients and staff. Nearly 30 years later, that culture continues to thrive—and so do our clients.
Katie Hansen
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Lincoln Savings Bank
Lincoln Savings Bank has history. You can see it in our Abe Lincoln face, and you can feel it in the expert service you receive from people who truly understand what it means to be a community banker. And like Abe, we’re forward-thinking, innovative, and passionate about what we do. We work hard day in and day out, and we care more about others than we do ourselves, and that’s what makes us great. At Lincoln Savings Bank, we’re not just good – we’re better. Better solution-seekers, relationship builders – and yes, community bankers.
Scot Hansen
Data Governance Director
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Our company works to build relationships with people from all walks of life to help them protect what matters most and prepare for the future by providing a wide range of insurance and financial services.
Dan Israel
Managing Director
Global Insurance Accelerator
The Global Insurance Accelerator is a mentor-driven accelerator designed to foster innovation in the insurance industry through startups targeting the global insurance markets.
Kathy Kay
EVP & CIO
Principal Financial Group
Our expertise spans the globe, but we're bound by one common purpose: to give you the financial tools, resources and information you need to live your best life.
Ellen Kilian
Talent Sourcer
Backstop Solutions Group, LLC
Backstop Solutions Group is an award-winning provider of innovative software solutions to hedge funds, funds of funds, pensions, endowments, private equity firms, consultants and family offices of all shapes and sizes throughout the world. Backstop was fo
Shawn Laird
SVP/Chief Business Technology Officer
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a valuable partner to more than 1,200 commercial bank, credit union, thrift and insurance company members throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota. FHLB Des Moines provides readily ava
Sierra McConnell
Attorney
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen P.C.
Law Firm
Mike McCrary
1st VP, LSBX
Lincoln Savings Bank
Building strong local communities has been and continues to be a core principle since our founding in 1902.
Today we empower much broader, digitally-connected communities by enabling Fintechs and other businesses to offer secure banking products backed by Lincoln Savings Bank.
Today we empower much broader, digitally-connected communities by enabling Fintechs and other businesses to offer secure banking products backed by Lincoln Savings Bank.
Sandy Nelson
Sr. Vice President Information Technology
Athene
Athene Holding Ltd. (Athene) is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs.
Darin Nelson
Product Manager
HomeServices
HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, is, through its operating companies, one of the country's premier providers of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services.
Julie Pearce
VP, Chief Business Development and Transformation Officer
Wellabe
As Vice President and Chief Business Development and Transformation Officer, I serve as a senior executive leader developing and executing strategies across the enterprise, including leading the strategic business development activities, Wellabe Ventures, Be Well Rewards, and American Republic Insurance Services. My role includes sourcing potential engagements with established and emerging companies for transformational solutions that help execute our strategy, differentiate in the market, and enhance the well-being of our customers.
Christian Reynolds
Risk and Compliance Manager
LenderClose
LenderClose is a technology-focused lending solution injecting speed and efficiency into the lending process, greatly enhancing the borrowing experience. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the rapidly-growing company is focused on equipping credit unions and community banks with innovative workflows and process automation. Obsessive about the user experience, LenderClose continues to journey towards an exceptional borrower experience.
Blake Rodemeyer
VP of IT
Linn Area Credit Union
Linn Area Credit Union is a not-for-profit, full-service financial organization with branches in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa. We are very much a local organization — our employees are your neighbors, and our kids go to the same school.
“We Are Family” is not just a tagline, it’s how we operate. We don’t call you “customers,” we call you “members.” You’re a member of the family, as well as a member/owner of the credit union. And we show our family some love every day. In fact, Linn Area Credit Union has been recognized with a #1 national ranking for how well we serve our members and the impact we have on our community. (How cool is that?)
So, do you ever wonder what the difference is between a bank and credit union? Do you have a story or suggestion you’d like to share with us? Be sure to click around and learn all you can about your credit union (you do own it, after all). If there’s something you would like to know but can’t find it, please give us a call.
“We Are Family” is not just a tagline, it’s how we operate. We don’t call you “customers,” we call you “members.” You’re a member of the family, as well as a member/owner of the credit union. And we show our family some love every day. In fact, Linn Area Credit Union has been recognized with a #1 national ranking for how well we serve our members and the impact we have on our community. (How cool is that?)
So, do you ever wonder what the difference is between a bank and credit union? Do you have a story or suggestion you’d like to share with us? Be sure to click around and learn all you can about your credit union (you do own it, after all). If there’s something you would like to know but can’t find it, please give us a call.
Blake Rodemeyer
IT Manager
Linn Area Credit Union
Credit Union
Martina Schubert
CEO
LenderClose
Award winning technology platform. Automating the home equity lending process for community banks and credit unions.
Cory Schultes
AVP IT Infrastructure
Athene
IT Infrastructure
Tammy Smith
Accounting and Operations Manager
Moov Financial, Inc.
Moov is rebuilding banking infrastructure for a cloud-native world without any legacy technology dependencies. As you scale, we scale.
Moov’s Banking-as-a-Service platform takes a developer-first approach of being open-source, portable to cloud providers or on-premises, modular for customization, and decoupled from any single bank program.
Moov’s Banking-as-a-Service platform takes a developer-first approach of being open-source, portable to cloud providers or on-premises, modular for customization, and decoupled from any single bank program.
Kevin Tiernan
SVP, Treasury Management Manager
Bankers Trust
As Iowa’s largest privately owned bank, Bankers Trust serves the personal and business banking, lending and wealth management needs of our community. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, we serve Central Iowa, Eastern Iowa, and Phoenix, Ariz., and we have offices in Omaha, Neb., and Sioux Falls, S.D.
Danielle White
Owner
Myriad Advisor Solutions
Myriad Advisor Solutions is an all-encompassing business solutions provider that helps businesses simplify operations and maximize efficiency. Our solutions empower entrepreneurs to focus on their core business and offload functions outside their area of expertise. Myriad specializes in implementing solutions including technology, marketing, human resources, and more to help unburden entrepreneurs with the endless responsibilities associated with being a business owner.
Cory Witty
VP - Finance, Shared Services & Enterprise Technology Information Technology
Global Atlantic Financial Group
Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited is a financial services company focused on the annuity, life insurance and reinsurance markets. Through its family of brands, including Forethought, Accordia Life and Commonwealth Re, Global Atlantic offers a broa
Andy Wood
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Bankers Trust
As Iowa’s largest privately owned bank, Bankers Trust serves the personal and business banking, lending and wealth management needs of our community. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, we serve Central Iowa, Eastern Iowa, and Phoenix, Ariz., and we have offices in Omaha, Neb., and Sioux Falls, S.D.
Han Wu
Senior Vice President
West Bank
West Bank provides full-service banking and trust services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses. West Bank has seven offices in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area, one office in Coralville, Iowa, and offices in Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato and St. Cloud, Minnesota.
First and foremost a community bank, West Bank has built a strong reputation for being responsive to local needs. West Bank employees place a high priority on community involvement, lending their time and talents to a long list of civic and community projects.
From its humble beginnings in 1893, one thing has not changed. Every customer, from the smallest to the largest, deserves our full attention and top-notch customer service.
First and foremost a community bank, West Bank has built a strong reputation for being responsive to local needs. West Bank employees place a high priority on community involvement, lending their time and talents to a long list of civic and community projects.
From its humble beginnings in 1893, one thing has not changed. Every customer, from the smallest to the largest, deserves our full attention and top-notch customer service.
GOVERNMENT
Curtis Brown
Assistant City Manager
City of Urbandale
Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 45,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network.
Andrea Condon
Information Technology Coordinator
City of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa, which translates to a stimulating work environment that offers room to grow and develop professionally. Cedar Rapids is a city rich in culture. Enjoy our museums, theaters, historical centers and a school system that has been highlighted in national magazines.
Debi Durham
Director
Iowa Economic Development Authority
The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions, business development
Clyde Evans
Director, Com & Econ Development
City of West Des Moines
The City of West Des Moines
Dennis Harken
IT Manager
City of Clive
City of Clive Iowa
Rinora Jelliqi
Executive Assistant
Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo
On March 17, 2011, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Brigadier General Greg Schwab, the assistant adjutant general, Iowa Air National Guard, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the United States, Avni Spahiu, announced a newly-established partners
James Kuzhikandathil
System Admin
City of Clive
Clive is a distinctive city to live, play, and raise a family. Known for its beautiful Greenbelt Park and Trail which runs the length of the city, residents and businesses consistently give Clive the highest marks for safety, care for natural and open spaces, and value for taxes paid.
Ann Lebo
Director
Iowa Department of Education
Through leadership and service to the state education system, the Iowa Department of Education works to ensure all students are ready for college and career training and receive the postsecondary support they need to succeed. The Department provides overs
William Ledvina
IT Manager
City of Ames
City of Ames Iowa
Anthony Lyman
Chief Information and Technology Officer
Iowa Department of Human Services
Membership for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Kayla Lyon
Director
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
The DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa's forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa's state parks. Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that protect air, land and water
Jill Mauro
Computer Support Director
Polk County Assessor
Polk County Assessor's Office
Brent Moore
Information Technology Manager
City of Ames
city government of the City of Ames
Doug Neumann
Executive Director
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance combines the economic and community development efforts of the former Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Priority One. The new organization began January 1, 2012. Through the
Carrie Rankin
Associate Director
Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council is Iowa's edu-nomic development initiative to invigorate the PreK-12 talent pipeline toward STEM careers.
Randy Ripperger
Polk County Assessor
Polk County Assessor's Office
Discover, list, and value property for property tax purposes in Polk County
Neil Shah
CIO
Iowa Workforce Development
IWD is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers through our IowaWORKS partnership. Employers and businesses can post jobs, hire veterans and apply for qualifying federal tax credits.
Lisa Skubal
VP, Economic Development
Cedar Valley Alliance
Formerly known as the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, Grow Cedar Valley is your valued business partner. We are the leader in bringing business and community together to grow opportunities for the Cedar Valley. We reduce obstacles to business gr
Shawn Smith
IT Director
City of Cedar Rapids
Municipal government.
Anna Whipple
CIO
City of Des Moines
City of Des Moines Iowa
HEALTHCARE
Amelia Baerenwald
Sr. Talent & Engagement Strategist
Geonetric
Geonetric helps healthcare brands thrive through effective marketing and distinctive websites. As a marketing agency and software developer with deep technical and creative expertise, Geonetric provides hospitals, health systems, and medical groups with a healthcare-specific content management system, hosting, marketing strategies and creative services optimized for the unique needs of the healthcare industry.
Linda Barnes
CEO
Geonetric
Geonetric helps healthcare brands thrive through effective marketing and distinctive websites. As a marketing agency and software developer with deep technical and creative expertise, Geonetric provides services to hospitals, health systems, and medical groups.
Brian Barry
VP Enterprise Solutions
Telligen
Healthcare: Improving healthcare through a combination of clinical and health information technology expertise combined with improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.
Meri Brick
Marketing Operations Manager
OpenLoop
OpenLoop is a health tech leader delivering full-stack, white-labeled clinical support to companies scaling virtual care services across the nation. Founded with the vision to bring healing anywhere, OpenLoop’s solutions are thoughtfully designed to simplify telehealth delivery across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.
Gary Davis
VP, IT Services
Iowa Hospital Association
IHA represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their missions and goals through advocacy, education and data / analytics.
Kelly Hannan
Chief Operating Officer
Iowa Primary Care Association
Leadership Development, Strategy Execution, Transformation, Data & Technology and Health Equity efforts at our organization.
Beth Hesselmann
HR Director
Telligen
Telligen is a population health management company committed to delivering solutions that improve health outcomes.
As a 100 percent employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business, our
solutions and share in our success. Team Telligen is made up of more than 600 health professionals
including clinicians, nurses, quality improvement specialists, health data analysts, social workers,
developers, statisticians and case managers.
As a 100 percent employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business, our
solutions and share in our success. Team Telligen is made up of more than 600 health professionals
including clinicians, nurses, quality improvement specialists, health data analysts, social workers,
developers, statisticians and case managers.
Jeremy Kauten
CIO
VGM Group, Inc.
VGM & Associates is the nation's largest and most comprehensive Member Service Organization (MSO) for post-acute healthcare including DME/HME, Respiratory, Sleep, Wound Care, Complex Rehab, Women's Health, Home Modifications and Orthotics & Prosthetics providers. Over 2,500 providers with nearly 8,000 locations rely on VGM to connect them to valuable resources every single day.
Edvin Kotoric
IT Director
Iowa Hospital Association
IHA represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their missions and goals.
Joe Moore
CIO
Radiology Consultants of Iowa
RCI is Iowa's largest radiology practice serving more that 20 healthcare facilities around the state.
Betsy Richey
Senior Director of Data and Technology
Iowa Primary Care Association
Since 1988, the Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA) has provided technical assistance and training to Iowa’s community health centers to support their ongoing commitment to provide quality, affordable primary and preventive health care to meet community needs. We are a non-profit membership association comprised of 13 community health centers and one migrant health program and are recognized as the trusted voice on healthcare, particularly concerning under-resourced populations. These organizations collectively support nearly 245,000 Iowans each year through over 810,000 patient visits.
Benjamin Schmitt
CISO
Mary Greeley Medical Center
City of Ames Community Hospital
Jeremy Schuller
Vice President Operations
ClaimDOC
Fair Payment Solutions For Health Plans
Laura Smith
VP, CIO
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health has a vision for health care, and it starts with you: "Best outcome for every patient every time." Our team of professionals communicates with you to clearly and effectively address your health care in the most appropriate setting: whether that is a clinic, a hospital or at home. Our 32,000 employees, including home care experts, our hospital teams and more than 1,100 doctors and specialists, focus on your care, your concerns and your health. We are constantly looking for better ways to work together to improve the way health care is delivered.
Kent Sona
VP / CIO
Nebraska Methodist Health System
Improving the health of our communities by the way we care, educate and innovate. Methodist consists of 4 hospitals and 34 clinic locations, covering eastern NE and western IA. Methodist Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital, Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Physicians Clinics.
Amber Wentz
VP Information Solutions
WesleyLife
Technology leader in a non-profit health and wellness organization.
INSURANCE
Randy Anderson
Lead Software Engineer
Wellmark BCBS
Health Insurance company
Dave Ashton
Chief Information Officer
Holmes, Murphy and Associates, LLC
As one of the largest privately-held insurance brokerage firms in the country, we pride ourselves on selling the cumulative knowledge and expertise that makes insurance and businesses work better. We leverage our years of experience to create innovative solutions in the areas of property casualty, employee benefits, and much more.
Tammie Bauge
Director, Technology
Delta Dental of Iowa
Delta Dental of Iowa is a decidedly different kind of health and wellness company for many reasons, but one of the biggest differences is that we put you first. With more than 1.5 million members in Iowa, Delta Dental provides dental and vision insurance plans for individuals, employers and government programs.
Both Delta Dental and DeltaVision® plans give you the power of a national network of providers backed by local service teams located in Iowa.
As a not-for-profit organization, we dedicate resources and funds to improve the health of underserved Iowans, provide access to health programs, and support Iowa communities.
Both Delta Dental and DeltaVision® plans give you the power of a national network of providers backed by local service teams located in Iowa.
As a not-for-profit organization, we dedicate resources and funds to improve the health of underserved Iowans, provide access to health programs, and support Iowa communities.
Andy Boerjan
VP Information Technology
Athene
Athene is a leading retirement services company that specializes in helping its customers retire with confidence and is a solutions provider to institutions.
Scott Broten
IT Director, Solutions Delivery – Advisor Experience
TruStage
We're a leading insurance, financial services and technology company focused on helping people achieve financial security through all life stages. We offer consumer and commercial insurance, retirement and investment solutions; and business solutions.
Wade Comstock
EVP, IT and Insurance Operations
Homesteaders Life Company
Homesteaders Life provides products and services to promote and support the funding of advance funeral planning and end-of-life expenses.
Mark Elming
SVP, Information Technology
F&G Annuities & Life
F&G offers life insurance and annuities to help you plan and protect your future. We value collaboration, authenticity, dynamics and empowerment.
Andrew Failor
AVP, Data Asset Management
Wellabe
Data Asset Management
Chris Fereday
President
PDCM Insurance, Midwest Tech Insure
With roots dating back 100 years, PDCM blends a century of experience with industry innovation to bring you a completely different approach to managing risk and insurance. Our personalized advisers use PDCM's unique Risk Reduction Approach, to take a comprehensive look at your insurance needs and customize a plan for your family or business.
Brian Frese
CTO
UFG Insurance
UFG is a successful and growing multibillion-dollar-asset insurance company, dedicated to protecting people and earning their trust.
Luke Frieberg
President
eFuneral
eFuneral ensures you leave your loved ones with the gift of knowing they've fulfilled your final wishes. Connect with a funeral services provider in your area to take care of these important decisions.
Maura Gilson ODonnell
Director of Marketing
Benekiva
Iowa-based Benekiva develops SaaS technologies that increase positive interactions between insurance carriers, their policyholders, beneficiaries and agents by digitizing the entire claims process in a “frictionless way”. The platform creates a bridge between legacy and modern insurance by offering secure, self-service tools for customers and single-sign on user portals for associates. This means policy and claims management can be handled anywhere, anytime, and on any device. The platform is a cloud-based, rules-based solution that automates formerly manual tasks and reporting, and connects legacy, modern and third-party data sources. It creates a cross-business orchestration layer that securely and efficiently transacts policy and claim management 24/7.
Pavan Goteti
AVP Technology
EMC Insurance Companies
Utilize the services offered by TAI, such as Job Boards, access to committees and roundtables.
Casey Harvey
AVP - Business Application Engineering
EMC Insurance
Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Todd Herren
Sr. Vice President, Technology & Operations
Delta Dental of Iowa
Leading provider of dental and vision insurance in Iowa.
Paul Hlivko
VP, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Experience Officer
Wellmark
We're Wellmark, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. We're also a mutual insurance company, which means we're owned by our policy holders, not investors, and that's important. Since we're owned by our friends and neighbors throughout Iowa and South Dakota, we know what's important. Wellmark members demand exceptional value. We work hard every day to deliver that by carefully managing costs, providing outstanding customer service and empowering our members to stay healthy.
Pat Horan
Sr. IT Architect
ClaimDOC
Fair payment solutions for health plans
Zeb Howes
Director if IT
Grinnell Mutual
Grinnell Mutual is the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America because integrity and trust are our core values. That's good business. Since 1976, Grinnell Mutual has been rated A (Excellent) or higher by A.M. Best Company. We'r
Josh Klesel
SVP, Infrastructure and Cloud Operations
Global Atlantic Financial Company
SVP, Infrastructure and Cloud Operations
Jeremy Koons
Manager - Cloud Engineering
Fidelity & Guaranty Life
Driven IT professional with over 20 years of experience and proven track record, leverage my extensive technical knowledge and abilities to provide skills and leadership to enhance all aspects of the Enterprise IT Infrastructure.
David Kuhn
VP Data Management
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Property Casualty, Life, Annity and Wealth Management
Burch LaPrade
CEO
Gain Compliance, Inc.
Gain Compliance ia a Des Moines-based software startup. We leverage cloud technology to improve data quality for insurance compliance reporting.
Julie Larson
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Wellabe
Lead the technology department and determine our technology strategy. I focus on requirements, opportunities and challenges within our organization
Jeff Lisk
Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Farmers Mutual Hail
Farmers Mutual Hail has been providing peace of mind for American farmers and their families since 1893. Our customers have come to rely on our strong tradition of excellent claims service and unmatched financial security.
Tristan Moreland
VP, IT Infrastructure & Operations
Homesteaders Life Company
Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to promote and support the funding of advance funeral planning and end-of-life expenses.
Jerry Owen
Associate Vice President, Application Owner
Nationwide
We protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care
Bradley Rasmussen
CIO
Merchants Bonding
First Class Experiences. Merchants Bonding Company is unique because our focus is almost exclusively on surety. Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants has honed its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding, offering superior service and communications for our clients throughout the United States.
Jeff Rehnke
Information Security Analyst
TrueNorth
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Joe Riesberg
SVP, Chief Information Officer
EMC Insurance
EMC Insurance Companies is in the top 60 property/casualty organizations in the United States and is one of the largest in Iowa, based on net written premium. Founded in 1911, EMC Insurance Companies is financially solid, built on more than 100 years of
Tim Rolow
Vice President
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Farm Bureau Financial Services offers a suite of insurance and financial services products in 14 western and midwestern states. An exclusive multi-state agent force markets insurance products including auto, home, life, farm/ranch, business and more. Helping complete the financial services offering, advisors offer wealth management and financial planning services. Founded more than 80 years ago to serve the needs of farmers and ranchers, Farm Bureau Financial Services has grown to be one of the most comprehensive financial services providers in the market today.
Jeffrey Sheetz
Chief Information Officer
TrueNorth Companies
Chief Information Officer
Luke Van Roekel
Owner
VINChainLedger
Insurance Verification Request Center
Aaron Voss
Vice President Colleague Technology & Security
TrueNorth Companies
TrueNorth is a professional services and insurance brokerage firm that provides insurance tools and solutions beyond the policy to protect what matters most, transforming your risk - into brighter opportunities!
Heidi Williams
Application Development Manager
Delta Dental of Iowa
Delta Dental of Iowa is a decidedly different kind of health and wellness company for many reasons, but one of the biggest differences is that we put you first. With more than 1.5 million members in Iowa, Delta Dental provides dental and vision insurance plans for individuals, employers and government programs.
Both Delta Dental and DeltaVision® plans give you the power of a national network of providers backed by local service teams located in Iowa.
As a not-for-profit organization, we dedicate resources and funds to improve the health of underserved Iowans, provide access to health programs, and support Iowa communities.
Both Delta Dental and DeltaVision® plans give you the power of a national network of providers backed by local service teams located in Iowa.
As a not-for-profit organization, we dedicate resources and funds to improve the health of underserved Iowans, provide access to health programs, and support Iowa communities.
MANUFACTURING
Alexandra Barton
Marketing Coordinator
United Equipment Accessories
UEA is a leading manufacturer of slip rings, rotary unions, cable reels, and shift controls.
John Betrand
Vice President and CIO
Kreg Tool
Kreg Tool Company designs and produces a wide variety of tools, accessories, and equipment for woodworkers and DIY. Kreg Tool products are available throughout North America in Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, Amazon, and in select international locations through local dealers and online retailers (www.kregtool.com).
David Corbin
VP, EH&S and Chief Information Officer
Vermeer
Vermeer is a world leading manufacturer of agriculture, construction, surface mining, tree care, organic recycling, and wood waste processing equipment.
Collin Ellis
Director, Information Technology
Musco Lighting
Design and manufacturing of sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting solutions around the world.
Collin Ellis
Director, Information Technology
Musco Lighting
Design and manufacturing of sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting solutions around the world.
Joshua Higginbottom
Technical Lead
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Technical lead of 3D Graphics Visualization for Hexagon's Nexus Platform. Focused primarily on manufacturing & engineering use cases. One of two employees working in the state of Iowa
Matt Koch
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Sukup Manufacturing
Sukup Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest family-owned, full-line grain drying, handling & storage equipment manufacturer. Our product line also includes pre-engineered steel buildings. Sukup products are used by farmers & commercial elevators throughout the US and the world to make grain drying & storage more efficient & profitable.
Jason Lindgren
VP of Information Technology
Kinze Manufacturing
Kinze is the technology leader and innovator of farm equipment including row crop planters and grain auger carts.
brock maiser
Sr Client Director
servicenow
Client Director
Kris Moorman
Director of Marketing
Cemen Tech
Cemen Tech is the world’s largest manufacturer of volumetric proportioning and continuous concrete mixing solutions.
Dawn Morrow
General Manager
MobileDemand, LC
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Hank Norem
CEO
Ramco Innovations
The Ramco team has an average tenure of more than 11 years, which means you receive a customer service experience no one else can match. Our team participates in on-going training to stay ahead of our industries, rapidly changing technology to ensure that we can provide the latest solutions and best products for our customers.
Mark Oliver
Manufacturing & Distribution Channel Leader
BerganKDV
Business Advisory Solutions helping manufacturing & distribution companies with Managed IT & Security, Tax Advisory, Sales Tax Compliance, NetSuite ERP Partner, Outsourced Accounting, Payroll & HRIS, Retirement Plans, and Data/Process Improvements to name a few.
HOWARD SAMARIN
IT Supervisor
United Equipment Accessories
UEA is a manufacturing company specializing in engineered to order rotary motion products for transmitting power from a fixed point through a zero to 360 degree rotation.
Howard Samarin
IT Supervisor
United Equipment Accessories
A small Northeast Iowa company manufacturing engineered to order devices for transmitting power from a fixed point through a 360 degree rotation.
Steve Savary
Vice President of IT
AY McDonald Manufacturing
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a major manufacturer of water works valves and fittings, natural gas valves, and residential and commercial water pumping systems. The Company has distinguished itself with a proud tradition of quality and reliability since its founding in 1856.
Ryan Schaap
CIO
Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream and frozen treat manufacturer in the United States.
Travis Turnbull
VP & CIO
Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation designs and manufacturers windows and doors for both residential homes and commercial applications. Since our founding in 1925 by Pete Kuyper, we have been proud to support the communities where we live and work. We are headquartered in Pella, Iowa and employ more than 7,000 people with 15 manufacturing locations and more than 200 showrooms across the country. Discover what makes Pella different.
MEDIA
George Christ
Owner
Applied Art & Technology
Pairing innovative ideas with cutting-edge technology. Achieving solutions that engage and inspire.
Chris Conetzkey
Publisher
Des Moines Business Record
BPC is an Iowa-based media company that serves business, cultural and philanthropic communities. BPC reaches specific, influential audiences who share our passion and trust us as the respected authority on news, trends and issues influencing us today.
Stephanie Kempf
VP, Information Technology
Mittera Group
The Mittera Group is a multi-platform family of media companies specializing in communications with a focus on better customer relations.
Mike Lacy
SVP, CIO
Meredith
We are Meredith Corporation, a publicly held media and marketing services company founded upon serving our customers and committed to building value for our shareholders. Through our national and local media groups, we are on the pulse of pop culture, entertainment, food, fashion and lifestyle, news, business and finance, and sports. From that, we have built businesses that serve well-defined audiences, deliver the messages of national and local advertisers, and extend our brand franchises and expertise to related markets. Our products and services distinguish themselves on the basis of quality, customer service, and value that can be trusted
Katie Patterson
Owner/CEO
Happy Medium
Digital Media, Websites
Beth Trejo
Founder/President
Chatterkick Creative Media, LLC
We are a creative Social Media Agency with Midwest roots, representing clients all over the world. Our team is made up of envelope-pushers, big thinkers, brainstormers, and conversation starters. We set ourselves apart by providing a human connection in t
NON-PROFIT
Mark Butland
Director
Iowa EdTech Collaborative
The Iowa EdTech Collaborative is a network of internationally-known education companies, successful EdTech startups, academic and education stakeholders, and economic development leaders who are working collectively to grow human-centered lifelong learning in the State of Iowa. Together, we're building on Iowa's existing base of larger in-state companies and notable research-and-development assets at area universities to encourage technology advancements and create jobs in the thriving and dynamic EdTech sector.
Jay Byers
President & CEO
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Greater Des Moines (DSM) is vibrant, growing and experiencing tremendous momentum. Metrics such as gross domestic product growth, population growth and employment growth show DSM as one of the strongest metros in the Midwest. The Partnership's service are
Nathan Decker
Tech Ed Recruiter
AIM Code School
The nonprofit AIM Institute builds and connects the cutting-edge tech community in Omaha. AIM provides training and resources for new and experienced tech professionals, making outstanding educational opportunities and career training accessible to all.
Dave Duncan
CEO
Iowa Communications Alliance
The Iowa Communications Alliance is the trade association representing Iowa's local independent telecommunications providers, their customers and the communities they serve. Established in 2014, the Alliance strives to provide legislative advocacy, regula
Sandy Ehrig
Economic Development Administrator
Renew Rural Iowa
The Iowa Farm Bureau has an innovative program to enhance and improve economic growth across the state. It's called Renew Rural Iowa. Renew Rural Iowa is designed to help increase the enterprise value of new and existing businesses in Iowa's small towns through a program of business education, mentoring, and the financial resources to help businesses grow.
Niki Ferguson
Entrepreneurial Development Manager
Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Economic development organization for Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County
Tom Florian
Senior Director of Membership & Strategic Marketing
https://wdmchamber.org/
The mission of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is to champion all things West Des Moines by strengthening our area companies, providing personalized resources, and attracting a top workforce to position WDM as the best suburban city in America. A 2022 ACCE Chamber of the Year Finalist, the WDM Chamber produces programs and events for everyone. Learn more about the WDM Chamber and how to get involved at wdmchamber.org.
Billi Hunt
Executive Director
America's Cultivation Corridor
Iowa was the testing ground of agricultural giants George Washington Carver, Norman E. Borlaug and Henry A. Wallace. We're proud of that agricultural heritage, but we're even more excited about the next generation of ag leaders who are working to feed and
Jessica Hyland
Executive Director
Iowa Biotech Association
The Iowa Biotechnology Association, a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association, was founded in 1994 to unify Iowa's bioscience industry, academic research institutions and economic development organizations. We represent more than 100 members spanning across
Tracy Jon Sargeant
Founder and Executive Director
Multicultural Development Center of Iowa
Multicultural Development Center of Iowa (MDC Iowa) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve communities in Iowa by providing equitable access to training, tools, mentors, inclusive economic development, and financial support.
MDC Iowa's vision is to see a world where every individual has the support to visualize their future and has the tools and support to pursue that goal regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or gender.
There are currently four main initiatives to serve local communities in Iowa which include: STEM Factory, INCubate, MDCI Connect, and the_collective.
MDC Iowa's vision is to see a world where every individual has the support to visualize their future and has the tools and support to pursue that goal regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or gender.
There are currently four main initiatives to serve local communities in Iowa which include: STEM Factory, INCubate, MDCI Connect, and the_collective.
Chad Kleppe
President/CEO
Master Builders of Iowa
Master Builders of Iowa
Danny Laudick
Executive Director
Mill Race Center for Entrepreneurship
The Cedar Valley's premier workspace for entrepreneurs, freelances and remote workers.
Kerty Levy
Managing Director
Techstars Iowa
Techstars Iowa, Techstars' first accelerator in Iowa, is open to startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape and with specific relevance to Iowa industries such as Fintech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgTech and Insurtech, and cross-vertical disciplines such as automation, engineering, manufacturing, and virtual and augmented reality. The program is run in partnership with Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa and with support from Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.
Marcus Lunning
Director
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG)
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming that includes leadership training, career education, individualized guidance and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable plans for career and life, thanks to meaningful experiences with Iowa employers.
Since 1999, we’ve helped unlock the potential of more than 35,000 young people by remaining rooted to serve
“Every Student. No Matter What!” This statement reflects our commitment to meet the unique needs of each student so they have the experiences they need to succeed and the empowerment to achieve what they set out to be.
Since 1999, we’ve helped unlock the potential of more than 35,000 young people by remaining rooted to serve
“Every Student. No Matter What!” This statement reflects our commitment to meet the unique needs of each student so they have the experiences they need to succeed and the empowerment to achieve what they set out to be.
Alex Lynch
Executive Director
East Polk Innovation Collaborative
EPIC is an economic development organization for the cities of Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant and Mitchellville
Joe Murphy
Executive Director
Iowa Business Council
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose 23 members are the chief decision makers of the state's largest employers. Since its establishment in 1985, the Council has worked to elevate Iowa's economy through global thou
Ondrea Mysak
Executive Business Partner
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG)
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming that includes leadership training, career education, individualized guidance and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable plans for career and life, thanks to meaningful experiences with Iowa employers.
Curt Nelson
President
Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc.
Business accelerator providing start-up and growth resources to Iowa-founded interstate-commerce businesses as a not-for-profit. EDC is in its 13th year and has assisted over 800 Iowa businesses, who in turn have generated nearly $2 billion in economic im
Thom Powell
Advisor
Iowa EdTech Collaborative
The Iowa EdTech Collaborative is a network of educational/learning technology companies, collaborators/enabling technology companies, successful EdTech startups, academic and education stakeholders, and economic development leaders who are working collectively to grow human-centered lifelong learning in the State of Iowa.
Mike Ralston
President
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has served as the state's unified voice for business since 1903. ABI's mission is to nurture a favorable business, economic, governmental and social climate within the state of Iowa so our citizens can h
Jim Register
President/CEO
BioConnect Iowa
BioConnect Iowa fosters commercial growth of targeted bioscience sectors in Iowa and administers the state’s SBIR/STTR Outreach Program.
Tom Sands
President/CEO
Iowa Taxpayers Association
The Iowa Taxpayers Association is a professional resource and network of tax policy experts, educators and advocates for sound fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth.
Brian Waller
President
Iowan Project
Stay connected to your roots and learn about the great job opportunities awaiting you in Iowa. Iowan Project users will receive news and updates about happenings in the state, as well as information about Iowa tech meetups in your area.
Jill Wilkins
Executive Director
New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc.
New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative is a nonprofit organization, helping Iowans of all ages succeed in a changing economy. We believe that with the right tools, mindset, and opportunities anyone can be a world-changing innovator. We support entrepreneurship and education through hands-on programming, technical talent, and community building.
OTHER
Matt Arnold
Founder & Chief Catalyst
Spark Consulting Group
Spark is a values-based organization that designs for people, both our clients and their customers. Spark helps organizations meet customer expectations; design effective brand experiences; use sensemaking and wayfinding to expand their markets; and nurture great team dynamics. Spark works at the intersection of human-centered design, continuous discovery, wayfinding, and sensemaking to bring you the best hard-earned expertise from across industries and fields. Our clients say we’re pretty fun to work with, too.
Kari Boyens
Business Development
IMEG Corp.
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG Corp. grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we've intentionally localized our focus to s
Diane Calder
Vice President / Practice Manager
Robert Half Technology
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Robert Half offers contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions, and is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm. Visit RobertHalf.com.
Jennifer Chittenden
Executive Director
Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce
The Downtown Chamber seeks to be the voice of the Downtown business community. This means that we tackle issues head on, have difficult conversations when needed, and do our utmost to represent our membership and its needs.
Larry Conklin
Chief Technology Specialist
Conklin Technology Security Assessments
CYSA offers hands-on, tailored technology audit and consulting engagements to assist companies understand the efficiency and effectiveness of their current risk management strategies.
Tim Coonan
Government Relations Special Counsel
Dentons Davis Brown PC
Dentons Davis Brown PC is a progressive, full-service Iowa law firm committed to helping clients grow, protect, operate, and finance their businesses.
Shawn Curti
Chief Client Success Officer
SMC2
SMC2 is a partner that is here to help you optimize your global workforce for teams from 5 to 5000+. We deliver Global Capability Centers (GCC) assets for companies that build on your current talent strategy into your own Global Capability Center. Our GCC model builds an asset for your company, recruited to fit and drives long term benefits. Our global team provides a dedicated team, with added flexibility. GCCs may be built on your payroll directly or on ours, providing your company with the benefits of this disruptive approach to talent strategy. Focused on building physical locations revolving around your brand and coupled with a strong focus on team culture, you will see a seamless thread to your company core values.
Our leadership team has 30+ years of experience, we have been in your shoes. Our team understands business strategy, how to operate globally, and drive world class delivery. We have eliminated the barriers of entry into India, by investing our capital and experience into a fast entry alternative. With many GCC case studies now, our unique approach to building your team brings bottom line value. Our leaders work alongside you using our signature US Enablement approach to innovate, grow your business, protect your mindshare, and build "one global team".
Our leadership team has 30+ years of experience, we have been in your shoes. Our team understands business strategy, how to operate globally, and drive world class delivery. We have eliminated the barriers of entry into India, by investing our capital and experience into a fast entry alternative. With many GCC case studies now, our unique approach to building your team brings bottom line value. Our leaders work alongside you using our signature US Enablement approach to innovate, grow your business, protect your mindshare, and build "one global team".
Bill Daly
Attorney
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. is one of Iowa's largest law firms, offering a full range of business, litigation and intellectual property related legal services to clients located in Iowa and across the nation.
Ryan Doak
Vice President/General Manager
FullCount
FullCount is the only Point of Sale (POS) system designed exclusively for retirement communities! FullCount can be used in any department and for any type of purchase, charge or transaction.
Jim Donovan
Partner, Credits & Tax Incentives
Eide Bailly LLP
Eide Bailly has grown along with our clients to become one of the top 25 accounting firms in the nation. Accounting is about numbers, but our business is about relationships.
Scott Duer
Sales Engineer
Data Power Technology
We are Data Power Technology Group: a Critical Infrastructure Solutions provider and manufacturers' representative for Critical Facilities, as well as commercial and industrial HVAC, providing services across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois.
Dan Emehiser
Owner/Partner
Fulcrum Consulting
Fulcrum Consulting is a national services organization that provides Consulting, Near Shore Development and Project Staffing Services with a dedication to helping customers achieve extraordinary business results in areas critical to their success.
Audrey Faber
Regional Sales Director
G&A Partners
You have the vision. We can help you get there. Trusted HR solutions, employee benefits, payroll services, and more. By outsourcing your HR to G&A, your business and your employees get comprehensive HR solutions, tailored support, easy-to-use, integrated technology, and unparalleled client service—helping you build a stronger foundation and reach new and exciting heights.
Brian Glass
Director of IT
Palmer Group
Palmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market.
Adrienne Greenwald
Principal
VentureNet Iowa
VentureNet Iowa connects ideas to resources, management, and investors, to create jobs and build businesses in Iowa.
Jason Gross
Founder & CEO
LIST Consulting Group
LIST is a start up advisory firm delivering Leadership, Innovation, Strategy and Technology solutions. LIST Consulting Group is a registered d/b/a of Gross Group LLC.
Jay Hamilton
Founder/Partner
Hamilton IP Law
Hamilton IP Law attorneys assist clients with creation, identification, protection and commercialization of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights.
Barb Hooper
Sr. Account Manager
Aureus Group
Aureus IT specializes in identifying the talent that is so vital to business success and the opportunities that challenge and reward IT & IS pros. We have a dedicated team in place that understands the nuances of recruiting in the technology sector and th
John Hosmer
Founder
DealerBuilt
DealerBuilt continues to evolve technology towards the newest platforms available, extend our product line improving the overall efficacy of our solution for our Dealership clientele
Craig Ibsen
CEO
Next Level Ventures
Next Level Ventures is a venture capital firm which invests in growing companies that are based only in Iowa. We typically invest $0.5 million to $4 million for a minority ownership position. Our team is looking for Iowa companies that have the potential to become big opportunities.
Craig Jackman
President
Paragon IT Professionals
Paragon IT Professionals is one of the most experienced IT staffing and solutions providers in the Midwest.
Greg Jensen
Vice President, Software Development
CDS Global
To reinforce trust. To deliver the value people have come to expect from your organization. CDS Global has the technology, expertise and experience to help you interact with individuals in a seamless and straightforward manner that delivers value to the
R. Scott Johnson
Intellectual Property Attorney
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
At Fredrikson & Byron, we’ve built a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet” by bringing business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to our work with clients, and by operating as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors.
Cami Jones
General Manager
Saige Partners
Driven by a passion to provide the highest caliber talent to it’s customers, Saige Partners provides a team of experts with forty plus years of experience in IT, Engineering, Clerical and Light Industrial talent solutions across several industries including Transportation, Healthcare, Financial, Insurance, Wireless, Avionics, Heavy Equipment, and Technology.
Paul Juffer
Partner & Managing Director
UHY
UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges.
As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
Jason Katcher
VP & CIO
ITA Group
ITA Group creates and manages events, incentives and recognition programs that align and motivate every organization's most important asset, its people. Since 1963, ITA Group has driven powerful, proven results by aligning with our clients and offering sol
Kyle Koch
IT Director (Service Desk, Infrastructure, Procurement and Facilities)
Wright Service Corporation
Environmental Services Industry. Provides integrated vegetation management, technology solutions, consulting and operations, commercial environmental products, and residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, and other outdoor services.
David Leto
President
Palmer Group
Palmer Group was founded in 1998 with the mission of becoming Iowa's premier employment agency. Over the years we've cultivated strong relationships with the state's top companies to locate, educate and place candidates in rewarding new positions. We've now helped thousands of people in Greater Des Moines develop essential career skills and put them to use, and in the process, we've become respected partners and trusted advisors for all that we serve.
Molly Lopez
Senior Consultant
Baton Global
Bâton Global is a strategy advising firm that uses an objective, data-driven approach that allows business leaders to solve issues quickly, so they can concentrate on what’s most important to them. Strategy, Leadership, Innovation, Custom Research. The world is growing... Are you?
Justin Lossner
Managing Director
JLL
We're a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. It's as simple as that.
Richard Marsolais
Business Development Director
McKee Voorhees & Sease
McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC (MVS) is an Intellectual Property (IP) Boutique law firm located in Des Moines, Iowa and founded in 1924. For 98 years, MVS has offered a full range of IP services for advising clients and obtaining and enforcing their IP rights including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing, media & entertainment law, regulatory law, and litigation.
Bill Morris
Branch Manager
Visiont
Peoplelink is a North American staffing company based in South Bend Indiana. In 2016, Peoplelink acquired TeamSoft, based in Madison Wisconsin. TeamSoft was founded in 1996 by three IT Professionals; Eric Larson, Paul Heberer and Brian Worden. In 2012, Peoplelink acquired Visiont, based in Des Moines Iowa. Visiont was established in 1998 by Scott Keen. Both companies pride themselves in providing the highest level of client service in their respective geographies and beyond. In 2018, Visiont rebranded as TeamSoft Des Moines. The two offices now share a common business model which focuses on attracting and retaining the best IT people for clients across the US.
Dustin Moser
Director - Digital Marketing
TaxAct
TaxACT is the second largest do-it-yourself online tax preparation company in the United States, processing millions of tax returns annually.
Varda Nauen
SVP Strategy Business Development
Genesis 10
Genesis10 is a professional technology services firm providing staffing, workforce optimization and domestic outsourcing solutions. The company was founded in 1999 and is dedicated to providing talent and talent services in support of our clients' growth
Melissa Ness
CEO/President
Connectify HR
Connectify HR is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). We provide a complete solution that connects and simplifies HR culture, compliance and cost control through powerful HR software, proven processes, HR expertise and an understanding of our clients’ business, their goals and their people. We give our clients the freedom to succeed.
Brian Noonan
Account Manager
Thales
Data Encryption & Key Management
Matthew Nuzum
President
NU Legal PLC
Modernizing the way that small and growing businesses shop for and receive legal services.
Kristina Parker
Strategy and Consulting Sr Manager
Accenture
Lead Client strategy, technology and human capital consulting engagements by providing strategic advisory, managing project delivery and teams, while fostering client relationships
Jason Popillion
Director of Automotive Aftermarket
SPS Commerce
The Commerce Bridge is a unified suite of products and services that fully enables end-to-end e-commerce in the distribution supply chain. Electronic Messaging, Supply Chain Visibility, Fulfillment / Shipping, Product Content, Online Commerce, and Busines
Zachary Pratt
Senior Associate
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Senior associate with a practice focusing on patent prosecution, specializing in software and artificial intelligence inventions.
Sam Reed
Founder
Leap Here, LLC
Leap Here is a consulting and staffing organization that partners to create and connect opportunities for data professionals and developers.
Jeff Reed
CEO
Bizlab
We are an innovation company that helps you design business solutions through a process that maximizes transformational potential. Solution areas include: Business Strategy, People Experience, Brand Authority, Wicked Social Challenges, Operational Readiness, and Activating Innovation.
Andrew Reiter
Client Engagement Director
Turnberry Solutions
Turnberry Solutions offers expertise in business and technology consulting, project work and solutions, and IT staffing nationwide. Since 2001, Turnberry’s team of nationally recognized consultants and thought leaders, supported by a best-in-class pipeline of early-career talent, has been delivering large-scale business and technology projects and exemplary client satisfaction.
Allison Roberge
Sr. Account Executive
Gartner, Inc
As the world's most trusted source of independent IT research and advice, we research, analyze and interpret the information technology industry you can use to grow your business and improve your competitive position.
Inessa Rozenberg
Director of Marketing, Field & Channel NAM
Varonis Systems, Inc.
Varonis is a pioneer in data security and analytics, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Varonis focuses on protecting enterprise data: sensitive files and emails; confidential customer, patient, and employee data; financial records; strategic and product plans; and other intellectual property.
The Varonis Data Security Platform detects cyber threats from both internal and external actors by analyzing data, account activity, and user behavior; prevents and limits disaster by locking down sensitive and stale data; and efficiently sustains a secure state with automation.
Varonis products address additional important use cases including data protection, data governance, Zero Trust, compliance, data privacy, classification, and threat detection and response. Varonis started operations in 2005 and has customers spanning leading firms in the financial services, public, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy and utilities, technology, consumer and retail, media and entertainment, and education sectors.
The Varonis Data Security Platform detects cyber threats from both internal and external actors by analyzing data, account activity, and user behavior; prevents and limits disaster by locking down sensitive and stale data; and efficiently sustains a secure state with automation.
Varonis products address additional important use cases including data protection, data governance, Zero Trust, compliance, data privacy, classification, and threat detection and response. Varonis started operations in 2005 and has customers spanning leading firms in the financial services, public, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy and utilities, technology, consumer and retail, media and entertainment, and education sectors.
Sarah Ruba
Attorney
Dickinson Law
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. is a general practice law firm with offices in Des Moines, Iowa. Dickinson attorneys provide a full range of legal and business counseling services to a client base that includes large corporations, small businesses, governmental entities, and not-for-profit organizations with interests in Iowa.
Chris Sackett
Managing Partner
BrownWinick Law Firm
BrownWinick is a dynamic business-focused law firm based in Des Moines, Iowa serving a diverse client base with a variety of legal and business issues. We help leading companies advance complex business interests. Our attorneys work with many of the largest and most innovative companies in the Midwest, delivering tailored commercial solutions through its dedicated and uncompromised approach to quality and service.
Established in 1951, BrownWinick has expanded over time and now represents clients in a wide range of industries and in all areas of the law related to business. BrownWinick has long been recognized as a preeminent Midwestern law firm with an impressive client list ranging from prominent, long-standing companies to entrepreneurial start-ups in the inception stage of their business. BrownWinick is proud to serve this unique blend of clients and continue to grow and evolve with the ever-changing demands of the marketplace.
Our attorneys not only protect your interests from a legal perspective; we use the law as a tool to help you achieve your goals and put your business in a stronger competitive position in the marketplace. We leverage our connections and our industry-specific expertise to be your valuable partner, studying your business and anticipating your needs.
We bring the courage, vision, and understanding that you would expect from a good business partner and complement it with deep legal knowledge, so you can be bold and be wise. That’s BrownWinick.
Established in 1951, BrownWinick has expanded over time and now represents clients in a wide range of industries and in all areas of the law related to business. BrownWinick has long been recognized as a preeminent Midwestern law firm with an impressive client list ranging from prominent, long-standing companies to entrepreneurial start-ups in the inception stage of their business. BrownWinick is proud to serve this unique blend of clients and continue to grow and evolve with the ever-changing demands of the marketplace.
Our attorneys not only protect your interests from a legal perspective; we use the law as a tool to help you achieve your goals and put your business in a stronger competitive position in the marketplace. We leverage our connections and our industry-specific expertise to be your valuable partner, studying your business and anticipating your needs.
We bring the courage, vision, and understanding that you would expect from a good business partner and complement it with deep legal knowledge, so you can be bold and be wise. That’s BrownWinick.
Ashley Scott
Director of People Operations
P3+Uplift
Technology Recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing
& Custom Software Delivery
& Custom Software Delivery
Tim Severson
Chief Administrative Officer
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.
With offices in Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Rapids, Nyemaster Goode's broadly diverse practice offers solutions to the most challenging legal issues in virtually every area of the law. Our clients include companies that range from emerging start-ups to Fortune 500s, as well as individuals
Steve Speer
Managing Director
KPMG LLP
At KPMG, we come to work every day because we are passionate about solving the business challenges that keep our clients up at night. We work alongside companies of various shapes and sizes to pinpoint and deliver practical, customized business services that drive real results.
KPMG’s Des Moines office provides audit, tax and advisory services to numerous publicly and privately owned businesses throughout the Midwest. We serve a wide range of clients - from the smallest entrepreneurs to FORTUNE 500 companies - so our professionals have the experience necessary to provide quality client service. Our understanding of rapidly changing business practices and trends, combined with our deep knowledge of accounting and tax rules, allows us to assist clients with current issues and future strategies and objectives.
The global technology landscape is continuously evolving. Disruptive technologies, such as ESG, artificial intelligence, cloud, Internet of Things, 5G, and blockchain, are creating new business models and converging sectors. It is increasingly important for technology leaders to quickly determine the impacts these disruptors are having on their own businesses. We understand this constantly evolving and challenging environment and combine industry knowledge with technical experience to provide perspectives and insights that help technology leaders navigate and develop their business strategy.
KPMG’s Des Moines office provides audit, tax and advisory services to numerous publicly and privately owned businesses throughout the Midwest. We serve a wide range of clients - from the smallest entrepreneurs to FORTUNE 500 companies - so our professionals have the experience necessary to provide quality client service. Our understanding of rapidly changing business practices and trends, combined with our deep knowledge of accounting and tax rules, allows us to assist clients with current issues and future strategies and objectives.
The global technology landscape is continuously evolving. Disruptive technologies, such as ESG, artificial intelligence, cloud, Internet of Things, 5G, and blockchain, are creating new business models and converging sectors. It is increasingly important for technology leaders to quickly determine the impacts these disruptors are having on their own businesses. We understand this constantly evolving and challenging environment and combine industry knowledge with technical experience to provide perspectives and insights that help technology leaders navigate and develop their business strategy.
Dave Tucker
Partner
Next Level Ventures
Next Level Ventures is a venture capital firm which manages multiple funds. Our national fintech fund focuses on bringing the latest innovation to credit unions. Our Midwest funds focus on creative technologies in a variety of industries.
We help companies that want to scale rapidly, and our typical investment size is $0.5 to $5.0 million per business -- from seed stage to growth stage. After we invest, we take a proactive role in helping our portfolio companies succeed with financial, operational, and networking expertise. We are entrepreneurs, technologists, and executives with extensive experiences in raising capital, analyzing strategic options, and running businesses.
We help companies that want to scale rapidly, and our typical investment size is $0.5 to $5.0 million per business -- from seed stage to growth stage. After we invest, we take a proactive role in helping our portfolio companies succeed with financial, operational, and networking expertise. We are entrepreneurs, technologists, and executives with extensive experiences in raising capital, analyzing strategic options, and running businesses.
Alexa Tuescher
Account Manager
The Reserves Network
The Reserves Network actively recruits top talent and works with employers of choice in the area of information technology. Our recruiters know the skill sets, training and background for these specific positions. This helps us make the right placement the first time – whether you’re looking for a career in information technology or an employee to add to your team.
GEOFFREY WOOD
Owner
Gravitate Coworking
Gravitate is a workplace community for entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers. Space is available for day-to-day working and for rental. Locations include "Downtown" in Des Moines, "Midtown" in Windsor Heights, and Jefferson/Greene County.
Tim Zarley
Owner
Zarley Law Firm, P.L.C.
An intellectual property law firm working hand-in-hand with innovators to protect new and developing technologies.
RECREATION
Julia and Charles Link
managers
Zentastic LLC
The ZentasticFit.com (currently in the development stage, anticipated launch in September, 2020) will be designed as a fitness resource platform, offering their clients connections to online fitness instructors, fitness studios, and local sport teams and clubs.
While users find value in furthering their fitness goals, the website also appeals to several other groups. The online, 1-1 and one to many video sessions options will support fitness instructors looking for greater scheduling, location, and payment flexibility. Personalized profiles will serve as marketing pages for studios, teams, and instructors. The social interactivity features will promote a sense of community and will help hold our users accountable for their progress. Utilizing ZentasticFit platform people will be able to find teammates and online instructors; communicate with them using our website messaging system or a messenger app; coordinate practices, meetings, games and other activities using our online scheduling and calendar management software.
While users find value in furthering their fitness goals, the website also appeals to several other groups. The online, 1-1 and one to many video sessions options will support fitness instructors looking for greater scheduling, location, and payment flexibility. Personalized profiles will serve as marketing pages for studios, teams, and instructors. The social interactivity features will promote a sense of community and will help hold our users accountable for their progress. Utilizing ZentasticFit platform people will be able to find teammates and online instructors; communicate with them using our website messaging system or a messenger app; coordinate practices, meetings, games and other activities using our online scheduling and calendar management software.
RETAIL
John Bertrand
Chief Information Officer
2nd Adventure Group / Brownells
2nd Adventure Group is the parent company of multiple outdoor brands (Brownells, Crow Shooting Supply, Sinclair International, Big Springs) with both wholesale and direct to consumer channels that empower people to be inspired, educated, and outfitted for a lifetime of enjoying and sharing the spirit of adventure.
Brian Boettcher
Director of IT Operations
Kum & Go
C-store chain
Curt Graff
Director of Technology
Brownells
Three generations ago Bob Brownell founded our company on those three words Selection, Service, and Satisfaction. More than seventy years later our strong foundation still rests upon those words.
Levon Hooks
Chief Information Officer
Krause Gateway Center (Kum & Go)
Kum & Go is a family-owned operation run by Kyle J. Krause, son and grandson of the original founders. We employ 5,000+ associates in more than 400 stores across 11 states throughout the Midwest. We pride ourselves on not being a "typical"_ convenience retailer. Sure, we provide the products and services that you'd expect to find, fresh food to satisfy the cravings of our on-the-go customer and a selection of quality fuel products. Yet what truly sets us apart from our competitors is our people.
Travis Hoover
Sr. Vice President, Chief Data Officer
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee is on a mission to make customers' lives easier, healthier and happier in our more than 250 locations around the Midwest. We promise our customers a helpful smile in every aisle, and those aisles are full of fresh and delicious products to provi
Nathan Kerns
Senior Vice President - Information Technology
Fareway Stores
Full-service grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. IT is Fareway's mission to provide the highest quality, freshest product available, while treating our customers like family and valuing our dedicated employees beyond measure. Fareway is more than just a grocery store, we are an active part of the communities that we serve. We are proud to partner and engage with local farmers, businesses, and charitable organizations to help make communities vibrant.
Sanjeev Satturu
CIO
Casey's General Stores
Owns, operates and franchises convenience stores offering broad range of food and non-food products, including self-service gasoline.
Shanna Van Mersbergen
Director Enterprise Architecture & Technologies
Kum & Go
Director Enterprise Architecture & Technologies
Ryan Wood
Director IT Security & Systems Engineering
Krause Gateway Center (Kum & Go)
In 1959, William A. Krause and Tony S. Gentle created a convenience store concept where people could buy gas & groceries. But more than that, they pioneered a belief system. Whether it’s keeping the store sparkling clean, treating every customer like a friend, or donating our time and money to great causes, we strive to make every day just a little bit better and brighter for all.
Today, Kum & Go is still a family-owned operation run by Kyle J. Krause, son and grandson of the original founders. We employ 5,000 associates in 400 stores across 11 states. We pride ourselves on not being a “typical” convenience retailer. Sure, we provide the products and services that you’d expect to find… lots of drinks and snacks, fresh food to satisfy the cravings of our on-the-go customers, and a selection of quality fuel products. Yet what truly sets us apart from our competitors is our people.
Today, Kum & Go is still a family-owned operation run by Kyle J. Krause, son and grandson of the original founders. We employ 5,000 associates in 400 stores across 11 states. We pride ourselves on not being a “typical” convenience retailer. Sure, we provide the products and services that you’d expect to find… lots of drinks and snacks, fresh food to satisfy the cravings of our on-the-go customers, and a selection of quality fuel products. Yet what truly sets us apart from our competitors is our people.
TECHNOLOGY
Ryan Ackels
Operations Manager
Google
Our mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Josh Adam
CEO
Remedium Systems, LLC
Remedium systems saves companies time and money through work process automation, dashboard visualization and efficient IT solutions. We your existing information and infrastructure to reduce costs and increase your return on investment through data analysis
Doug Allen
Director
Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat is world's leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. We help companies standardize across environments, develop cloud-native applications, and integrate, automate, secure, and manage complex environments with award-winning support, training, and consulting services.
Gary Ambrosino
CEO
GlobalVetLink
As the pioneer and leader in digital animal health and movement compliance, GlobalVetLink (GVL) helps veterinarians improve accuracy and reduce the time-consuming administration related to regulatory compliance. The GVL platform provides an intelligent online solution to streamline the creation and management of digital animal health certificates, EIA testing, veterinary feed directives, and prescriptions, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy for regulatory compliance. Over 180 million animals per year in the pet-wellness, equine and U.S. production animal food chain utilize GlobalVetLink for state, federal, and international health compliance.
Jim Anderson
IT General Manager
CEC
technology design, project management & implementation, training and service in A/V, Fire and Security, Healthcare Communications, IT and Two-way Communications.
Luke Anderson
President
Realty Technology Services
Realty Technology Services (RTS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of R&R Realty Group.
Jess Anderson
Marketing Manager
Opti9
Opti9 is a hybrid cloud solutions provider with a focus on cloud, security, and application modernization.
Don Anderson
Client Executive
Jelecos
Jelecos is a technology consulting practice that specializes exclusively in AWS cloud solutions. As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, we focus on digital transformation, DevOps, compliance-driven migration, and cloud-first consulting.
Krystn Andersons
Field Marketing Manager
Fortinet
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network—today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud, or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
Wade Arnold
CEO
Moov
We make sending, receiving, and storing money simple fo developers
Lori Arriola
Sales Director- Iowa/Nebraska Enterprise Group
Microsoft Corporation
Our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
Vijay Arumugam
President
Kaila Services
Provider of technology & engineering services, business services, marketing services and IT services.
Developer of software platforms for legal, manufacturing and realty.
AI based applications for legal and manufacturing.
Developer of software platforms for legal, manufacturing and realty.
AI based applications for legal and manufacturing.
Uriel Barillas
CTO
STRATAFOLIO
STRATAFOLIO is an online software solution designed specifically for people who own or manage real estate, use QuickBooks, and want to streamline their operations to save time, improve profits, and reduce manual work.
Linda Bartling
Director of Client Services
OBI Creative
Research, strategic communications and advertising agency with headquarters in Omaha. We are the OBI Creative Urbandale Office. In a joint venture with Zirous, a leading tech services provider, we created Zirobi CX360, a solution that combines technology, AI and strategic insights to deliver a unified, 360-degree view of your customer. Our data strategists systematically and thoughtfully layer data and analytics to map the customer journey, identifying key intersections along the way, then centralize this data for easy consumption. The result? Better processes, better customer communication and better overall profitability.
Ellie Barton
Enterprise Account Executive
MongoDB
MongoDB | The application data platform
Accelerate development, address diverse data sets, and adapt quickly to change with a proven application data platform built around the database most wanted by developers for 4 years running.
Accelerate development, address diverse data sets, and adapt quickly to change with a proven application data platform built around the database most wanted by developers for 4 years running.
Michelle Bates
CIO
Revology
Spending too many RCM resources to collect less money? revology can help. As a tech-enabled RCM firm, everything we do revolves around the power of our people, culture and services. Our experienced team helps providers maximize their cash, leveraging proprietary technology that removes the guesswork of determining the highest priority claims, creating efficiency and higher return.
Kateland Beals
Manager, IL, IN, MI, OH, IA & WI
IBM Corporation
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possi
Tom Beem
Sales Director-IA, NE, SD
ConvergeOne
ConvergeOne is a leading IT services provider of collaboration and technology solutions for large and medium enterprises. We've spent decades building upon our technology offerings which span the core technology markets- customer experience, cybersecurity, networking and data storage.
Scott Behn
CEO
Aureon
At Aureon, we offer reliable business solutions so our clients can focus on their day-to-day operations. For more than 30 years, connectivity has driven our business and has been woven into the network of solutions we offer customers. From technology to consulting to contact center operations, we develop creative and customized solutions based on our knowledge and understanding of our clients. When you connect with Aureon, you connect with solutions. For more information, visit Aureon.com.
Tony Bibbs
President
GForge Group, Inc.
Provider of GForge, a project management and software collaboration suite designed help organizations manage large project portfolios and aid in Building Better Software. The company's project management and collaboration features can be stripped down to the bare essentials for start-ups and then expand to a full set of enterprise features for large teams and complex projects. GForge's goals: Reduce budget spent on project management and software delivery tools by as much as 25%, provide best-in-industry TCO and improve project success and overall initial quality.
Christie Bielenberg
Director of Human Resources
MobileDemand, L.C.
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
James Bierly
Founder/Owner
Secure Point Solutions
We are a cybersecurity firm focusing on small businesses and the IT companies that support them. We use a offensive minded approach to determine the same gaps that criminals use.
Michael Bird
CEO
Spindustry
Since 1996, Spindustry has been delivering on the promise of exceptional information management. We focus on eCommerce and SharePoint solutions. Everything we do generates leads, builds connections and drives sales.
Terri Bjornsen
Owner
GSD Consulting Services
Terri is well-regarded by her peers, superiors, and reports; she has been selected several times as a mentor and internal consultant on strategic transformation teams, owing to her capacity to see through, above, and beyond technology silos and her sage-l
Benjamin Blakely
Director of Information Security
Dwolla, Inc
Dwolla was founded in 2008 on the simple idea that moving money should be affordable, easy and fast. We were tired of the high fees and manual processes associated with initiating payments. We knew there had to be a better way—so we built one.
Today, businesses are using Dwolla to facilitate the movement of billions of dollars with a flexible, reliable and easy-to-use payments platform. We’ve made an incredibly complex process of navigating the various payment networks and regulations feel simple for our customers and their end users.
Today, businesses are using Dwolla to facilitate the movement of billions of dollars with a flexible, reliable and easy-to-use payments platform. We’ve made an incredibly complex process of navigating the various payment networks and regulations feel simple for our customers and their end users.
Krystal Boege
Human Resources Manager
Ramco Innovations Inc
Ramco will be a place where passionate employees collaborate and commit to providing our clients with excellent automation solutions. We will be a consultant and partner to our clients by putting them first, bringing value to their organization, and customizing our service to their needs. We will deliver value-based solutions by utilizing premier products and the knowledge and expertise of our employees. We will stay on the cutting-edge of technology and educate our clients. We will define excellence as an automation solutions provider.
Mark Boyer
Sr. Technical Manager
MobileDemand
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Larry Brandmeyer
Executive IT Leader, Digital & Enterprise Platforms at Corteva
Corteva
Corteva Agriscience, brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer and Brevant Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca and Granular software tools and services. We provide agronomic suppo
Danielle Brommer
Chief Growth Officer
Lean TECHniques, Inc.
Lean TECHniques is a technology and management consultancy helping companies evolve into digital organizations built for impact. Our experienced team of consultants help you ignite lasting organizational change by developing high-performing teams, creating environments that fuel innovation, and delivering best-in-class customer experiences. Learn more about becoming an organization built for impact at leantechniques.com.
Bryce Brown
Account Manager
Randstad USA
Randstad Technologies is the country’s leading provider of innovative IT staffing and IT services. Randstad Technologies operates in more than 60 locations in the U.S. We deliver offerings that are client focused, all-inclusive and best-in-class; combined, we are experts powering business.
With our industry expertise and full-service capabilities - Recruitment, Consulting, Projects and Outsourcing - Randstad Technologies will be our client's total technology Talent and Solutions provider.
With our industry expertise and full-service capabilities - Recruitment, Consulting, Projects and Outsourcing - Randstad Technologies will be our client's total technology Talent and Solutions provider.
Derek Bugley
Head of Growth
Filtered
Filtered is a virtual interviewing platform that technical teams use to better qualify and collaborate with candidates as they scale their engineering teams in digital transformation
Matt Butler
Territory Manager
Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Its solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other types of attacks. Check Point offers multilevel security architecture, “Infinity” Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention, which defends enterprises’ cloud, network and mobile device held information. Check Point provides the most comprehensive and intuitive one point of control security management system. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.
Katie Byers
Founder
HomeDitty
HomeDitty is an online platform specifically designed to make hosting house concerts easy and hassle free. It's absolutely FREE to host a concert in your home. Anyone can do it! Experience Live Music At Home. Host crowd-funded, acoustic concerts in your h
Mike Cameron
Public Sector Account Executive
ServiceNow
I am a ServiceNow Account Executive working with the State of Iowa. ServiceNow has a corporate membership which entitles us to unlimited users and I would like to get access under this membership
Madi Case
Founder
Roboflow
Give your software the power to see objects in images and video.
With just a few dozen example images, you can train a working computer vision model in less than 24 hours.
With just a few dozen example images, you can train a working computer vision model in less than 24 hours.
Kelsey Cervantes
Marketing Manager
Zirous
Technology consulting services: data, cloud, integration, governance, martech & development
Jenna Chamra
Chief Customer Officer
Provoke Solutions
Provoke is obsessed with helping clients innovate and disrupt, and we've been doing it for over 20 years.
Our multi-disciplinary teams accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies such as ML, AI (including GenAI), Blockchain, and AR/VR, multiplying the value of new and existing Cloud-based solutions.
From ideation to strategy, planning, engineering and scaling, Provoke has helped 550+ clients deliver winning digital experiences for employees, customers, and the future.
Our multi-disciplinary teams accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies such as ML, AI (including GenAI), Blockchain, and AR/VR, multiplying the value of new and existing Cloud-based solutions.
From ideation to strategy, planning, engineering and scaling, Provoke has helped 550+ clients deliver winning digital experiences for employees, customers, and the future.
Kayla Chapman
Account Manager
Randstad Technologies
Staffing and Professional Services
Mark Chase
VP, Technology Opperations
Dice Inc.
Dice is the leading database for technology professionals, managing over 9 million profiles in the United States. The platform helps technology professionals manage their careers and employers connect with highly skilled tech talent.
Tom Chess
President, Remote Sensing
Intoxalock
Safety equipment supplier in Urbandale, Iowa
Tiffany Chounramany
Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder
Makusafe
M_kuSafe is an award-winning safety data and analytics company based in America's Heartland. Our mission is to improve worker health, safety, and productivity while reducing worker compensation claims and mitigating workplace hazards and risk exposures. Founded in 2016, M_kuSafe developed patented wearable technology that gathers; real-time leading indicators of environmental conditions, potentially hazardous motion data, near-miss voice memos from workers, and the location of these occurrences within a facility or site. Their cloud platform, M_kuSmart, can take in data from additional IoT sources and uses machine learning to identify high-risk trends in the facility. The portal makes hazard intelligence immediately actionable, proactively targets remediation resources to specific conditions and occurrences, and streamlines compliance reporting. The M_kuSafe system positively impacts safety culture and mindset. M_kuSafe delivers their product through insurance carriers, as well as direct to industrial end-users.
Tiffany Chounramany
Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder
Makusafe
M_kuSafe is an award-winning safety data and analytics company based in America's Heartland. Our mission is to improve worker health, safety, and productivity while reducing worker compensation claims and mitigating workplace hazards and risk exposures. Founded in 2016, M_kuSafe developed patented wearable technology that gathers; real-time leading indicators of environmental conditions, potentially hazardous motion data, near-miss voice memos from workers, and the location of these occurrences within a facility or site. Their cloud platform, M_kuSmart, can take in data from additional IoT sources and uses machine learning to identify high-risk trends in the facility. The portal makes hazard intelligence immediately actionable, proactively targets remediation resources to specific conditions and occurrences, and streamlines compliance reporting. The M_kuSafe system positively impacts safety culture and mindset. M_kuSafe delivers their product through insurance carriers, as well as direct to industrial end-users.
Michael Churchill
Strategic Account Manager
Juniper Networks
About Us
At Juniper, we strive to deliver network experiences that transform how people connect, work and live.
By challenging the inherent complexity in the 5G and cloud era, our solutions power the connections that matter most - from education to healthcare to secure banking. Our commitment is to advance real outcomes for network teams and every individual they serve.
It’s that simple.
At Juniper, we strive to deliver network experiences that transform how people connect, work and live.
By challenging the inherent complexity in the 5G and cloud era, our solutions power the connections that matter most - from education to healthcare to secure banking. Our commitment is to advance real outcomes for network teams and every individual they serve.
It’s that simple.
Ben Collen
Director of IT
Vertex Software LLC
ertex Software was founded by pioneers in manufacturing visualization and experts in cloud computing. Our founder and key leadership team got their start building transformative visualization software for the manufacturing industry at Engineering Animation, Inc. (EAI). Many of these individuals also established Workiva, a cloud-based collaboration platform that is well-known for revolutionizing the financial industry. Now, the capabilities of 3D collaboration and cloud computing are finally coming together.
Eric Conard
Enterprise Account Manager
Boomi
Boomi instantly connects everyone to everything with its cloud-native, unified, open and intelligent platform. Boomi's integration platform as a service (iPaaS) is trusted by more than 18,000 customers globally for its speed, ease-of-use and lower total cost of ownership. As the pioneer at fueling intelligent use of data, Boomi's vision is to make it quick and easy for customers and partners to discover, manage and orchestrate data, while connecting applications, processes, and people for better, faster outcomes.
Mark Daniels
Product Manager
MobileDemand
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Brandon Darling
President
Orbis Technology, Inc.
Orbis Technology is an IT consulting firm, specializing in cybersecurity (CMMC RPO), next generation wireless, cloud strategy, and consulting services.
Lauren De Carolis
Regional Marketing Manager
Zendesk
The best customer experiences are built with Zendesk. Our customer service and engagement products are powerful and flexible, and scale to meet the needs of any business. Zendesk serves businesses across hundreds of industries, with more than 125,000 paid customer accounts offering service and support in over 30 languages. Zendesk is headquartered in San Francisco, and operates worldwide with 16 offices in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. Learn more at www.zendesk.com.
Debbie Dean
Vice President, Health Analytics Solutions
General Dynamics Information Technology
GDIT is a global technology company supporting some of the most complex government, defense, health, and intelligence projects across the country. For more than 50 years, GDIT has delivered Innovative Technology Delivery Models, offering our clients highly-skilled, cleared talent in cost-effective regions of the United States. We leverage the technology experts within our state-of-the-art Integrated Technology Centers (ITCs) to deliver strategies for success at mitigated costs. Our combined understanding of the technology landscape with mission knowledge to enhance our clients’ operations prepares our clients for the future of mission delivery.
Brennan DeJong
Director of Business Operations
TEKsystems
TEKsystems is a global business and technology services company. We help our clients achieve their business transformation and customer experience goals. We are recognized by the leading technology platforms in Cloud, Data, and Digital. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution, and operations unlocks business value through a range of technology and capacity solutions.
Matthew DenHartog
Founder
RECUR
RECUR is a mobile app that automates re-engagement with learning to increase retention and ultimately implementation.
Brian Dennis
EVP of Sales & Strategy
Saige Partners
BUILDING CAREERS NOT JOBS
Saige Partners is uniquely qualified to provide talent solutions for its clients. Through our extensive network and highly experienced team of career consultants we are able to identify, attract, place, and retain the highest caliber candidates and employees for our customers in IT, Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial, and Professional positions offering contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement and executive search services.
Saige Partners is uniquely qualified to provide talent solutions for its clients. Through our extensive network and highly experienced team of career consultants we are able to identify, attract, place, and retain the highest caliber candidates and employees for our customers in IT, Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial, and Professional positions offering contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement and executive search services.
Lance Dickerson
Field Marketing Manager
Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks believes that connectivity is not the same as experiencing a great connection. Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform is built from the ground up across the AIOps layer and our systems to fully harness the power of AI. From real-time fault isolation to proactive anomaly detection and self-driving corrective actions, it provides campus, branch, data center, and WAN operations with next-level predictability, reliability, and security.
Christopher Dilley
Sr Field Marketing Manager
ServiceNow
ServiceNow makes work, work better for people. Our cloud-based platform and products streamline and simplify how work gets done in government. Spend more time innovating. Optimize IT investments and deliver visibility across infrastructure and services. Unlock productivity throughout the organization to deliver effortless, connected and proactive services to agencies and citizens.
Chris Dilley
Chief Architect
ServiceNow
Transform your business with digital workflows. Modernize your enterprise to optimize productivity, cost, and resilience with a single platform for IT, employees, and customer service.
Igor Dobrosavljevic
CEO
Grand Consulting
Grand Consulting specializes in managed I.T. services and tech support for professional service industries. Grand Consulting is an information technology support company that manages all the digital needs of your office. Located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mike Downs
Iowa / Nebraska Hosting Team Lead
OneNeck IT Solutions
OneNeck IT Solutions is committed to optimizing the performance of hybrid IT solutions, integrating cloud and delivering on-premises systems — within the context and framework of your IT environment. At every touchpoint, we strive to foster connection, seek to understand, and earn your trust one engagement at a time to help you achieve your goals and create a memorable experience in the process.
Caley Dunn
Field Marketing Manager
Rubrik
Rubrik is a cybersecurity company and our mission is to secure the world’s data. We pioneered Zero Trust Data SecurityTM to help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, built with a Zero Trust design and powered by machine learning, delivers complete cyber resilience in a single platform across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS. Our platform automates data policy management and enforcement, safeguards sensitive data, delivers data threat analytics and response, and orchestrates rapid cyber and operational recovery.
David Dvorak
Chief Client Advocate
Seprio
Seprio, formerly Corporate Contracts, has been helping companies with technology sourcing and vendor management since 2001. Companies achieve reduction in contractual risk, cost savings and process improvement by leveraging Seprio's experts who have managed and negotiated 1,000s of vendor contracts, day-in and day-out, for over two decades.
Star Eagan
Partner Marketing Corrdinator
OneNeck IT Solutions, LLC
OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., employs nearly 500 people throughout the U.S. The company offers multi-cloud solutions, combined with managed services, professional IT services, hardware and local connectivity via top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin. OneNeck's team of technology professionals deliver secure, modern platforms and applications for organizations embracing data-driven transformation and secure end-to-end solutions.
Matthew D Edwards
CEO
Trility Consulting
Trility Consulting® is a fast-growing business and technology consulting firm that helps mid-market to enterprise-sized companies define, design, and deliver custom solutions that solve high-consequence problems for their businesses. While headquartered in Central Iowa, our people are geographically distributed and can live anywhere and work anywhere, which allows us to serve clients from all corners of the United States and globally.
Gregory Edwards
CEO
WatchPoint Data, Inc. dba CryptoStopper
WatchPoint develops deception technology to disrupt the attack chain cyber criminals use to breach or damage your network.
CryptoStopper provides ransomware protection by automatically detecting and stopping actively running ransomware attacks.
CryptoStopper provides ransomware protection by automatically detecting and stopping actively running ransomware attacks.
Michelle Elliott Eddy
Program Manager
Farm Bureau Management Corporation
The Iowa Farm Bureau is a grassroots, statewide organization dedicated to enhancing the people, progress, and pride of Iowa.
Jordan Engbers
President
Pratum
Pratum is an information security consulting and managed cybersecurity services firm with headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa. We help clients solve information security challenges based on risk, not fear.
Services: vCISO, Information Security Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, and Compliance
Services: vCISO, Information Security Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, and Compliance
Shelly Estes
Director of Iowa Operations
Xpanxion
Software engineering services
Micayla Evers
Talent Acquisition Manager
SciPlay
SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun. SciPlay currently offers seven core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown and 88 Fortunes Slots. SciPlay utilizes a disciplined, data-driven approach to create a portfolio of games that spans markets and appeals to a wide range of players, and gathers and analyzes data to fine tune the game play experience and enrich its games. SciPlay is a global organization powered by a culture of innovation. Our management team has more than 300 years of combined experience in the digital entertainment business and is supported by a diverse, collaborative team spanning three continents and five studios. Our executive leadership team emboldens our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit to guide us toward our goal of providing best-in-class player entertainment in the casual gaming industry.
Spinutech Finance
President
Spinutech
We are a web design and digital marketing agency that takes a data-driven approach to craft measurable results for our clients.
Norm Fleming
Servant Leader
Fleming Technical Resources, LLC
For 25 years the owners of FTR have been placing Information Technology professionals in our client companies on a contract / contract to hire and permanent placement basis. We love being a part of our Clients, Employees and Contractors journey. FTR is a Woman Owned Enterprise
Timothy Formanek
Associate Vice President
Capgemini
Associate Vice President of Sales
Frank Formaro
Owner
SandboxQA
SandboxQA is an IT Staffing and QA Consulting company specialized in developing and placing top tech talent, as well offering services to clients to advance their IT Quality Assurance strategy.
Offering staffing for all types of IT roles & engagements:
Contract
Direct Placement
Contract-to-hire
Supplier Partnerships
Quality Assurance Services:
Technical Screenings
QA Training
QA Consulting
QA Modernization
Short or long term project engagements
Offering staffing for all types of IT roles & engagements:
Contract
Direct Placement
Contract-to-hire
Supplier Partnerships
Quality Assurance Services:
Technical Screenings
QA Training
QA Consulting
QA Modernization
Short or long term project engagements
Danica Forsyth
Marketing Manager
MobileDemand
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Tony Foth
Owner
Associated Computer Systems
For nearly 35 years, ACS continues to be the trusted technology advisor for hundreds of companies throughout the Midwest. Our passion for providing simple technology solutions drives us. The solutions we provide are dynamic and strategically developed to
Tim Fox
Sr. Client Director
Ahead
Founded in 2007, AHEAD grew up in the data center and retains its deep infrastructure expertise at the core of its business. But as the market has changed, the company has always invested ahead of the curve.
With strategic consulting and managed services, along with innovation in practices like cloud, security, and data, AHEAD has become a key partner for countless enterprises in their path to digital business transformation.
With strategic consulting and managed services, along with innovation in practices like cloud, security, and data, AHEAD has become a key partner for countless enterprises in their path to digital business transformation.
Ryan Gerhardy
CEO and Co-Founder
Pitchly Inc
At its core, Pitchly is a human-friendly database. But its real magic is using data to automate repetitive tasks, so you can focus on the more important things.
Scott German
Principal
RSM US LLP
At RSM, our client-centric approach is grounded in our strong industry perspective and desire to deliver unparalleled client experiences. Our experienced advisors bring forth curiosity and collaboration while seeking new approaches to evolving business challenges, and we deliver value through relevant ideas and insights.
Kate Gillum
Marketing Specialist
LenderClose
LenderClose is a technology-focused lending solution injecting speed and efficiency into the lending process, greatly enhancing the borrowing experience.
David Gion
Advising Partner
Blue Fingerprint
About BlueFingerprint
Powering efficient personalization. BlueFingerprint is a proven, powerful software tool that simplifies the personalization process on new construction and renovation projects so units can get back to market faster. BlueFingerprint has personalized over 12,444 homes for a total of more than $54 million in total resident upgrade costs. For more than 20 years now, we have partnered on more than 115 projects with our valued clients — including Greystone, Life Care Services, Lifespace Communities, Lutheran Senior Services, Greenbrier and Witz Company.
Powering efficient personalization. BlueFingerprint is a proven, powerful software tool that simplifies the personalization process on new construction and renovation projects so units can get back to market faster. BlueFingerprint has personalized over 12,444 homes for a total of more than $54 million in total resident upgrade costs. For more than 20 years now, we have partnered on more than 115 projects with our valued clients — including Greystone, Life Care Services, Lifespace Communities, Lutheran Senior Services, Greenbrier and Witz Company.
Kirk Glawe
President
Communication Innovators, Inc
More than 30 years ago, Communication Innovators was established on one mission: provide exemplary customer service through innovative technologies. Staying true to that vision, Communication Innovators continues as a people-driven organization. In fact,
John Goetz
North America Sales Director, Healthcare
Information Builders
Information Builders - the leader in enterprise business intelligence, integration and data integrity software
Chris Gottner
Enterprise Solution Architect/Owner
Gott2Integrate, LLC
Information technology and systems connector focusing on helping businesses become more strategic, effective and efficient.
Ashley Grabe
Account Manager
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology conglomerate that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling networking equipment.
We provide a wide range of products and services across various technology domains including networking (routers, switches), collaboration (voice and video conferencing, unified communications), data center (servers, storage networking), and security (firewalls, TALOS,XDR). Cisco's products are used globally by businesses, governments, service providers, and consumers.
Cisco also offers a host of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. It has a significant global presence with operations in more than 100 countries.
Cisco has been instrumental in shaping the future of the internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners. Cisco's vision is to change the way people work, live, play, and learn.
We provide a wide range of products and services across various technology domains including networking (routers, switches), collaboration (voice and video conferencing, unified communications), data center (servers, storage networking), and security (firewalls, TALOS,XDR). Cisco's products are used globally by businesses, governments, service providers, and consumers.
Cisco also offers a host of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. It has a significant global presence with operations in more than 100 countries.
Cisco has been instrumental in shaping the future of the internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners. Cisco's vision is to change the way people work, live, play, and learn.
Taylor Greiner
CEO
Wise Critical
Wise Critical offers energy warranties for data centers using artificial intelligence to optimize energy efficiency.
Taylor Greiner
Business Development Manager
Shift Interactive
Custom software solutions to help bring your business idea to life.
Leslie Griggs
Director of Marketing
MobileDemand
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Brian Grimm
Director of Information Technology
Crystal Group Inc.
Crystal Group Inc., an employee-owned and -operated small business founded in 1987, designs and manufactures rugged, high-performance computer hardware, embedded computers, networking devices, displays, power supplies, and data storage devices for high-re
Bryan Gruhlke
Vice President, Product Development & UI/UX
Visionary
Founded in 1992, Visionary is, at its core, a technology company serving large corporations, local businesses, and everything in between with industry-standard software development with powerful and easy-to-use modern websites. Our standard includes responsive website design, which allows your website to adapt for optimized viewing and navigation on all screen sizes.
Kathryn Hagans
Field Marketing Manager
Lumen Technologies
Our purpose is to further human progress through technology with a mission to digitally connect people, data & applications -- quickly, securely, & effortlessly
Hannah Hamann
Information Security Assurance Analyst
Wright Service Corp.
Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries.
Agnes Hammond
Sr Field Marketing Manager
Thales
We are the worldwide leader in data protection, providing everything an organization needs to protect and manage its data, identities and intellectual property – through encryption, advanced key management, tokenization, authentication and access management. Whether it’s securing the cloud, digital payments, blockchain or the Internet of Things, security professionals around the globe rely on Thales to confidently accelerate their organization’s digital transformation.
Scott Hany
IT Director
John Deere Financial
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the wo
Kelsey Hardt
Regional Marketing Manager
Zendesk
Zendesk is a service-first CRM company.
Josh Harper
Strategic Sourcing Lead
Workiva Inc.
Workiva transforms the way people manage and report data. People all over the world use our connected, cloud platform to seamlessly enable collaboration and deep integration into existing workstreams to simplify financial and ESG reporting.
Jeremy Harrington
Growth & Strategy
Proncip
Software consulting firm with a focus on team-based delivery. Focused on delivery of the highest quality products, projects, software and learning. Growing team of professionals with experience working for enterprise, consulting and coaching firms across the midwest.
Steve Heidebrink
Owner
Incentit
Platform-as-a-Service. Available apps include pricing, quoting, rebates, channel spiffs, and referrals.
Jennifer Heins
Owner/President
Heins Design LLC
Heins Design brings creative solutions to your business with design, strategy, culture and technology. With our tools and experience, we can help your business take the next step to success.
Galen Helton
VP of Operations
Dynamo
Technology and Strategic Consulting Services specializing in; Product, Data/Analytics, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Agile Software Development, Information Security, and Mobile
Brian Hemesath
President
VolunteerLocal, LLC
VolunteerLocal is a user-friendly volunteer scheduling platform used by event planners and volunteer coordinators of all types.
Tyler Hendershot
Digital Marketing Strategist
Webspec
I carry out digital marketing tasks for Webspec and a number of Webspec's clients.
Eric Hickenbottom
Account Executive
Arista
Arista Networks pioneered software-driven, cognitive cloud networking for large-scale datacenter and campus environments. Arista's award-winning platforms, ranging in Ethernet speeds from 10 to 400 gigabits per second, redefine scalability, agility and re
Jenni Hipwell
Director of Human Resources
Zirous, Inc.
For over 33 years Zirous is an established technology and consulting company based out of West Des Moines, IA.
Emily Hoch
Director of Strategic Projects
Zirous
As a tech firm founded in 1986, Zirous has a solid history of providing the technology solutions our clients want and need to make their organizations successful. Zirous aims to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability with: Extended Reality, Data and Analytics, Managed IT Services, Identity and Access Management, Development, Integration, and Marketing Technology.
Joe Hoffman
Technology & Cybersecurity Consultant
Locknet - An EO Johnson Company
Locknet® Managed IT Services, an EO Johnson company, is a top managed service provider (MSP) in the nation. With clients and offices throughout Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, Locknet has supported technology strategies for companies for more than 30 years. Locknet’s world-class team is dedicated to making your network safe by providing a range of managed security and network management services. Locknet is UCS/SOC 2 Type 2 Certified, ensuring the highest level of trust and peace of mind for their clients.
Abbi Holmes
Marketing Specialist
IP Pathways
IP Pathways provides data center virtualization and infrastructure architecture, procurement and implementation services to IT organizations throughout IA/NE/KS/MO.
John Hoodjer
Board of Director - Treasurer
7x24 Exchange Silicon Prairie Chapter
A professional organization for those who design, build, operate, and maintain data center infrastructure in the Nebraska and Iowa region.
David Hoppestad
Enterprise Account Manager
Varonis
Varonis is a pioneer in data security and analytics, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies.
Varonis focuses on protecting enterprise data on premises and in the cloud: sensitive files and emails; confidential customer, patient and employee data; financial records; strategic and product plans; and other intellectual property.
The Varonis Data Security Platform detects insider threats and cyberattacks by analyzing data, account activity, perimeter telemetry, and user behavior; prevents and limits disaster by discovering, classifying and locking down sensitive, regulated and stale data; and efficiently sustains a secure state with automation.
With a focus on data security, Varonis serves a variety of use cases including data protection, threat detection and response, and compliance.
Varonis started operations in 2005 and, as of December 31, 2018, had approximately 6,600 customers worldwide — comprised of industry leaders in many sectors including technology, consumer, retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, media, and education.
Varonis focuses on protecting enterprise data on premises and in the cloud: sensitive files and emails; confidential customer, patient and employee data; financial records; strategic and product plans; and other intellectual property.
The Varonis Data Security Platform detects insider threats and cyberattacks by analyzing data, account activity, perimeter telemetry, and user behavior; prevents and limits disaster by discovering, classifying and locking down sensitive, regulated and stale data; and efficiently sustains a secure state with automation.
With a focus on data security, Varonis serves a variety of use cases including data protection, threat detection and response, and compliance.
Varonis started operations in 2005 and, as of December 31, 2018, had approximately 6,600 customers worldwide — comprised of industry leaders in many sectors including technology, consumer, retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, media, and education.
Samantha Horton
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kingland
Talent Acquisition Specialist for Kingland. Responsible for hiring in our US operations.
Myron Inc
Vice President
Inukshuk Technologies LLC
"Our company was founded on our software products! Our software has been in continuous use at county facilities throughout Iowa since 1986. So it is very easy for us to say our FIRST solution and the continuing foundation of our company today and in the future is our SOLUTIONS SOFTWARE! We now look into the coming years with optimism and MORE SOLUTIONS for continued growth. "
Jamie Jenkins
Sales Director
Akkodis
Delivering business success
Whether you’re a global giant or an ambitious start-up, we offer organizations Smart IT and engineering solutions, people expertise, and access to a network of best-in-class specialists. We respond to our clients’ challenges with expert consulting services and solutions; we help companies acquire top talent and get people ready for the next-generation workplace.
We are committed to attract, develop, and empower diverse and inclusive technology and engineering teams by offering enhanced career and development opportunities. To inspire our employees, clients, and partners to make a difference, we work with organizations who identify themselves with our people culture and technology mindset.
Whether you’re a global giant or an ambitious start-up, we offer organizations Smart IT and engineering solutions, people expertise, and access to a network of best-in-class specialists. We respond to our clients’ challenges with expert consulting services and solutions; we help companies acquire top talent and get people ready for the next-generation workplace.
We are committed to attract, develop, and empower diverse and inclusive technology and engineering teams by offering enhanced career and development opportunities. To inspire our employees, clients, and partners to make a difference, we work with organizations who identify themselves with our people culture and technology mindset.
Terri Jensen
President
Three Elements Consulting
Three Elements Consulting understands the essential need to align business vision with technology design and execution. Technology projects start with a business need. We work with business leaders to define focused requirements, and technology leaders to get the job done. We deliver successful technology projects; aligning people, processes, and technology to bring your business vision to life.
Mike Johnson
IT Services, ECS Coordinator
McLeod Software
McLeod Software is the leader when it comes to software for trucking dispatch operations management, freight brokerage management, fleet management, document imaging, workflow, EDI, and business process automation solutions for trucking, freight brokerage, third party logistics, and shipper companies in the United States.
Brooke Johnson
Director of Client Engagement
Puma Security, LLC
At Puma Security, our mission is to help organizations build, develop, and support systems to deliver secure products and services. With comprehensive offerings in Cloud Security, Secure DevOps, Code Reviews, Remediation, and Puma Scan Security Tools.
Torrey Johnson
Owner/Founder
Alamos Basement, LLC
We are an I.T. solutions company who consults and creates websites/custom applications dictated to our clients needs. We maintain databases and servers, along with web hosting. We do SEO, Emails, and custom design. A one stop shop for your Information Technologies needs.
Shane Jones
Chief Security Officer
Kingland Systems
Kingland Systems
Omar Jordan
Founder/CEO
LenderClose
LenderClose is a technology-focused lending solution injecting speed and efficiency into the lending process, greatly enhancing the borrowing experience. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the rapidly-growing company is focused on equipping credit unions and community banks with innovative workflows and process automation. Obsessive about the user experience, LenderClose continues to journey towards an exceptional borrower experience.
McKinley Kant
BDR
Zendesk, Inc.
Customer Experience Platform
Aidan Kelderman
Technical Specialist
LenderClose
LenderClose is technology modernizing real estate and home equity lending by supercharging the process.
Kent Kelderman
Controller
LenderClose
LenderClose is a cloud-native lending technology platform transforming the lending process by combining workflows and automation solutions with a best-of-breed partner ecosystem for credit unions and community banks.
Mike Kelley
Account Manager
AVI-SPL
AVISPL is a leading provider of audiovisual and collaboration technology solutions for businesses and organizations worldwide. With a comprehensive range of services, AVISPL specializes in designing, integrating, and supporting customized AV solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
AVI-SPL offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including:
1.Audiovisual Integration: AVISPL designs and integrates AV systems for various applications, such as conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and digital signage. These solutions often incorporate displays, projectors, audio systems, video conferencing equipment, control systems, and collaboration tools to create immersive and interactive environments.
2.Unified Communications: AVISPL provides unified communications solutions that enable seamless communication and collaboration across different platforms and devices. This includes video conferencing, audio conferencing, web conferencing, instant messaging, presence, and unified messaging solutions designed to enhance productivity and connectivity for remote and distributed teams.
3.Digital Workplace Solutions: AVISPL helps organizations create modern digital workplaces by implementing technologies that facilitate collaboration, communication, and productivity. This includes solutions for remote work, flexible workspaces, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments, and workspace optimization to support evolving work styles and preferences.
4.Managed Services:AVISPL offers comprehensive managed services to ensure the ongoing performance, reliability, and security of AV and collaboration systems. This includes proactive monitoring, remote troubleshooting, maintenance, software updates, security patches, and technical support to minimize downtime and maximize system uptime.
5.Consulting and Design Services: AVISPL provides consulting and design services to help clients assess their AV and collaboration needs, develop tailored solutions, and plan for future technology requirements. This includes site surveys, needs assessments, system design, budgeting, and project management to deliver successful outcomes for projects of any scale or complexity.
Overall, AVISPL is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable AV and collaboration solutions that empower organizations to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity in today's digital age. With a team of experienced professionals and a proven track record of success, AVISPL is a trusted partner for businesses looking to leverage technology to achieve their goals and objectives.
AVI-SPL offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including:
1.Audiovisual Integration: AVISPL designs and integrates AV systems for various applications, such as conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and digital signage. These solutions often incorporate displays, projectors, audio systems, video conferencing equipment, control systems, and collaboration tools to create immersive and interactive environments.
2.Unified Communications: AVISPL provides unified communications solutions that enable seamless communication and collaboration across different platforms and devices. This includes video conferencing, audio conferencing, web conferencing, instant messaging, presence, and unified messaging solutions designed to enhance productivity and connectivity for remote and distributed teams.
3.Digital Workplace Solutions: AVISPL helps organizations create modern digital workplaces by implementing technologies that facilitate collaboration, communication, and productivity. This includes solutions for remote work, flexible workspaces, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments, and workspace optimization to support evolving work styles and preferences.
4.Managed Services:AVISPL offers comprehensive managed services to ensure the ongoing performance, reliability, and security of AV and collaboration systems. This includes proactive monitoring, remote troubleshooting, maintenance, software updates, security patches, and technical support to minimize downtime and maximize system uptime.
5.Consulting and Design Services: AVISPL provides consulting and design services to help clients assess their AV and collaboration needs, develop tailored solutions, and plan for future technology requirements. This includes site surveys, needs assessments, system design, budgeting, and project management to deliver successful outcomes for projects of any scale or complexity.
Overall, AVISPL is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable AV and collaboration solutions that empower organizations to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity in today's digital age. With a team of experienced professionals and a proven track record of success, AVISPL is a trusted partner for businesses looking to leverage technology to achieve their goals and objectives.
Shea Kelly
President/CEO
Circle Computer Resources
Offering wireless and hosting services, computer and software supplies, and development. Provides hours and office location.
Dane Kennedy
Account Executive
Dynatrace
Dynatrace is a software intelligence company that provides monitoring and analytics solutions for managing the performance and availability of software applications and infrastructure. It offers an all-in-one platform that combines real-time monitoring, application performance management (APM), cloud infrastructure monitoring, and digital experience management.
The primary goal of Dynatrace is to help organizations gain deep insights into the performance of their digital ecosystems, including applications, cloud infrastructure, and user experiences. By monitoring and analyzing data at every layer of the technology stack, Dynatrace enables businesses to proactively identify and resolve issues that can impact user satisfaction and business outcomes.
The primary goal of Dynatrace is to help organizations gain deep insights into the performance of their digital ecosystems, including applications, cloud infrastructure, and user experiences. By monitoring and analyzing data at every layer of the technology stack, Dynatrace enables businesses to proactively identify and resolve issues that can impact user satisfaction and business outcomes.
Gerald Keyes
Higher Ed Account Executive-Central US
ServiceNow
ServiceNow is an American software company based in Santa Clara, California that develops a cloud computing platform to help companies manage digital workflows for enterprise operations.
Andrew Kirpalani
CTO
WorkHound
WorkHound is an anonymous feedback and engagement platform for workers who don't sit at desks.
Heidi Knudsen
Director of Marketing
Ascend Technologies
Ascend Technologies is a far cry from your run-of-the-mill managed services provider. Our information technology professionals help business leaders make IT investments with confidence, eliminate cybersecurity threats, meet the needs of the business, and optimize user productivity — making technology the catalyst for business expansion.
Doextra CRM Solutions, a leading software consultation firm that helps organizations leverage Salesforce and related technologies to improve sales, service, marketing, and operational effectiveness in order to achieve their mission, is now part of Ascend Technologies.
Doextra CRM Solutions, a leading software consultation firm that helps organizations leverage Salesforce and related technologies to improve sales, service, marketing, and operational effectiveness in order to achieve their mission, is now part of Ascend Technologies.
Joe Knutsen
Account Executive
Azul
The Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise:
Our mission is to make Azul the heart of every modern cloud enterprise by prioritizing our customers’ success, maintaining our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, and advancing Java through community leadership.
Our mission is to make Azul the heart of every modern cloud enterprise by prioritizing our customers’ success, maintaining our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, and advancing Java through community leadership.
Linc Kroeger
President
Knight Moves
Empowering urban underserved, Native American, and rural communities to break through barriers blocking socio-economic inclusion.
Tony Lang
CEO
Heartland Technology Data Center
A scalable and flexible Tier 3 Data Center built with you in mind. Right in America's heartland between 5 major metros.
Zach Lang
Senior Account Manager
Randstad Technologies
Randstad Technologies specializes in providing IT staffing and services.
Renee Lee
Sr. Mgr, ESG Stakeholder Engagement & Impact
Workiva
Workiva, provider of the world's only integrated platform for financial reporting, ESG, audit, and risk, is used by thousands of enterprises across 180 countries, including 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies, and by government agencies. For more information about Workiva (NYSE:WK), please visit workiva.com.
Ed Leighton-Dick
President
Kingfisher Data
Kingfisher Data is an Iowa-based consultancy focused on Microsoft SQL Server performance, architecture, and security. Principal consultant Ed Leighton-Dick has over twenty-five years of experience in development, database administration, and syst
Adam Leinen
Business Development Representative
Zendesk
Zendesk is a customer service software company with support and sales products designed to improve customer relationships. We believe that every great customer relationship stems from a conversation, so we built a company that designs solutions to foster better customer relationships. Powerful, innovative customer experiences should be within reach for every company, no matter the size, industry or ambition. Zendesk serves more than 170,000 customers across a multitude of industries in over 30 languages.
Ryan Long
Tech | Media | Design Attorney + IP Strategist
Long & Associates PLLC
Intellectual property ("IP") attorney who finds novel solutions to the trickiest litigation or transactional issues. Develops IP portfolio strategies for tech, media, and design clients so they can scale and get acquired. When necessary, successfully litigates IP, contract, and related First Amendment claims at the trial and appellate levels.
Currently, I'm Vice Chairman of the Licensing & Tech Transactions Group, CA Lawyers Association, a Stanford Law School fellow, and a cooperating attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. I've written for, or have been interviewed by, the likes of the London School of Economics about emerging tech-legal issues such as ownership of AI creations in the U.S.
Currently, I'm Vice Chairman of the Licensing & Tech Transactions Group, CA Lawyers Association, a Stanford Law School fellow, and a cooperating attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. I've written for, or have been interviewed by, the likes of the London School of Economics about emerging tech-legal issues such as ownership of AI creations in the U.S.
Javier Lozano
Founder/CEO
Lozanotek
Development through innovation. We're a software boutique focusing on great customer experience, mentoring, and innovative solutions within the Microsoft .NET Platform. Our main focus is on ASP.NET, Azure, and the MS Web Platform. We strongly believe in a "coach up" approach for solving business problems with technology.
Brad Lucas
Director Strategic Accounts
Aureon
Aureon is a comprehensive technology solutions provider that offers a wide range of services to enhance business productivity. With over 35 years of experience, Aureon has evolved into a full-service technology solution provider with expertise in voice, internet, managed IT, data center, security, consulting, and contact center services. By offering end-to-end solutions, Aureon aims to empower businesses to concentrate on their core competencies while relying on Aureon's expertise in technology services. When you connect with Aureon, you connect with solutions.
Jonathon Madison
Enterprise Account Manager
Bluebird Network
Bluebird Network supports businesses, schools, hospitals and many other data-driven enterprises with high-capacity transport, blazing internet speeds and data center solutions. Whether your business needs to communicate with multiple branches, house your data in an ultra-secure location, or simply gain a faster connection to the outside world—and you need it done on time—Bluebird can help.
John Majeski
Division Director
Beacon Hill Staffing Group
IT Staffing company working with a number of different clients in the Des Moines area as well as across all of Iowa.
Marketing Marketing
Marketing
LightEdge
LightEdge is the leading provider of data center and private cloud for highly regulated businesses who care about uptime and security.
Jim Masterson
CEO
LightEdge Solutions
LightEdge is a leading IT service management company and premier provider of compliant hosting, cloud computing, data protection and colocation services. Our rigorous audit procedures and compliance certifications allows us to meet or exceed all top industry compliance standards including HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI and more.
Michael Mattiuz
VP of IT Services
WIN Technology
Since 1997, WIN Technology has served the Upper Midwest with cutting-edge technology solutions. Small and medium businesses, large enterprises, and technology companies count on WIN to be their network, data center, and IT services partner.
Christina Maxwell
Marketing Content Manager
Terrostar Technology Solutions
Founded in 1999, Terrostar Technology Solutions is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified digital agency headquartered in Davenport, IA. Our mission is to create purpose-driven digital solutions that solve business problems. We collaborate with organizations to design and build award-winning digital solutions, including responsive websites, mobile apps, and custom web applications.
Morgan McCarley
Director of Security and Privacy
Kingland Systems
Data Management Solutions
Joshua McNary
Chief Business Technologist
McNary Marketing & Design LLC
McNary Marketing & Design is a Business Technology firm, which helps companies discover & perfect their use of the best business, marketing & sales tools, so our clients can achieve their most important business goals through use of technology.
Kelsey McSorley
IT Business Analyst
Ruan Transportation Management Systems
Ruan Transportation Management Systems - IT Business Analyst
Corey McSparen
Chief Operating Officer
We Write Code Inc
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, We Write Code provides expert software development services to innovative businesses who care about their users as much as we care about our clients. By actively engaging with businesses large and small, we provide value-focused solutions and exhibit integrity in everything we do.
Katie Meares
Public Policy
TikTok Inc.
TikTok Public Policy
Scott Meeker
Market Sales Leader, DSM
BerganKDV
BerganKDV is a leading professional services firm with a contagious culture; where growth is fostered and making a difference means something. Our values drive our decisions, and our passion is empowering people and creating a wow experience for our clients.
Jessica Mellema
Marketing Director
ViClarity
ViClarity is dedicated to helping regulated industries streamline their governance, risk and compliance processes through software and consulting services. Our award-winning technology provides an all-in-one platform to oversee risk, compliance, audit, vendor management, governance and more.
Rachel Merlo
Head of Government and Community Affairs - Central Region
Google Fiber
Google Fiber is an internet service provider with the mission of helping all communities access high-speed, high bandwidth internet. We currently offer gigabit internet service to residents and small businesses in eighteen cities nationwide, between Google Fiber, a fiber-to-the home network, and Google Fiber Webpass, a wireless network in apartments and condominiums. Google Fiber plans to begin serving customers in West Des Moines, Iowa in 2021.
Jessica Metzger-Nye
Sr Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Technology Provider
Jenn Meyers
Client Account Lead
Accenture LLP
Growing customer expectations. Market-shaping AI. Self-optimizing systems. The post-digital age shows no signs of slowing down, and the need for rapid business transformation has never been greater. We meet clients wherever they are on their paths to change—in every industry across the globe—and partner with them to create lasting value.
Mike Meyers
CIO
Interstates
Interstates offers electrical construction, electrical engineering, and control systems services. For over fifty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities around the
Matthew Miller
President
MobileDemand
MobileDemand offers Productivity Anywhere, with our line of rugged tablets and cases, so that your enterprise workforce can be productive anywhere work is done. With over 20 years in the industry, our Rugged Experts design every tablet and case with the mobile workforce in mind. From moving about the construction site, to driving a forklift, to doing a routine traffic stop, our tablets and cases are designed to handle the rough industries that you work in so that you don't have to worry about losing productivity due to failed technology.
Justyn Miller
President
Shift Interactive
Shift — bringing innovative ideas to life by creating digital products, web and mobile platforms, emerging technology, and custom-built software.
Kandace Miller
President and CEO
AIM Institute
At AIM, we treat each program participant as an individual. Our unique approach to training, placing, and supporting
tech workers allows for a customized, highly tailored approach. From holding industry-celebrated events to
connecting individuals with mentors, AIM's personal care is what makes us unique. We focus on our mission by
engaging the community and our constituents on many levels. Internally we like to say that we have programs for all
people from K – grey.
tech workers allows for a customized, highly tailored approach. From holding industry-celebrated events to
connecting individuals with mentors, AIM's personal care is what makes us unique. We focus on our mission by
engaging the community and our constituents on many levels. Internally we like to say that we have programs for all
people from K – grey.
Tyler Miller
Cloud Security Architect
Varonis Systems
Effortless security outcomes powered by automation.
Most data security products surface countless issues, but can't fix a thing. Varonis continuously classifies your data, remediates exposure, and stops cyberattacks while you sleep.
Most data security products surface countless issues, but can't fix a thing. Varonis continuously classifies your data, remediates exposure, and stops cyberattacks while you sleep.
Kara Miner
Senior Support Specialist
LenderClose
A technology platform who focuses on enabling smooth real estate lending transactions with credit unions and banks.
James Molony
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Torus Technologies Inc.
Cyber Security is our business. We strive to build long-term collaborative customer relationships to develop and deliver a proactive security strategy as your security needs evolve and change. Our team members are your security partners and trusted advisors.
MICHAEL MONSOUR
GLOBAL VP SALES & MARKETING
MOBILEDEMAND
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Aleks Mrkajic
Business Development Manager
TalentBridge
TalentBridge is a recruiting and consulting firm who works with both candidates and companies in filling contract, contract to hire and full time positions. We predominantly specialize in IT
Ben Muhlenbruch
VP
Ready Wireless
Ready Wireless® is a leading IoT Managed Services provider offering multi-carrier connectivity across the US. For more than a decade, brands and enterprise customers have trusted Ready Wireless to deliver business-critical technology solutions and managed services.
Corey Munson
Vice President
PC Matic
PC Matic develops zero trust based endpoint security solutions for organizations of all sizes - built on proprietary application allowlisting technology.
CODY MYERS
CEO
Satchl, LLC
Satchl was born out of the frustration of managing loyalty, membership and transit cards and a fear of entering passwords on public devices. With Satchl’s patented method, users can earn points at checkout, access the gym or even watch movie on the gym’s treadmill by scanning a single token (app "scan" screen or physical card". Satchl does not store or even ask for your other passwords. Satchl also helps parents share and manage accounts for the whole family so accounts can be mixed-and-matched to various tokens. Our goal is to provide simple, universal, secure access to accounts on public devices.
Hari Nallure
President
EPATHUSA
ePATHUSA is a global software consulting and outsourcing company established in May 2005. We provide strategic consulting and managed services to Federal, State, Commercial and Non-profit entities. We mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help organizations improve their performance and reduce overall costs.
Skyler Nesheim
CTO
Dwolla
Dwolla, Inc. enables businesses to digitally transform their payments through a single API. Dwolla’s modern approach replaces legacy technology with a unified and streamlined solution, improving payment security, data visibility and the customer experience. With minimal development, businesses can gain efficiency, flexibility and improved cash flow by partnering with Dwolla.
Rhonda OConnor
Director of Marketing
Trility Consulting
Trility Consulting is a business and technology consulting firm that provides outcome-based, customized solution delivery. We help companies who are looking to defend or extend their market share in an era of rapid disruption. Trility has a proven history of reliable delivery results in product design and development, cloud engineering, and DevOps. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, our people live everywhere and work where needed to help clients simplify, automate, and secure their journey.
Jennifer Olson
Executive Assistant
Access Systems
Access Systems offers IT solutions, managed services, copiers and printers, document imaging and telecommunications. We have multiple locations across Iowa and Nebraska, with plans for continued growth. Access Systems is one of the most tenured office tec
Austin Olson
Sr. Managing Director
Apex Systems, LLC
Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide organizations with scalable IT staffing and services solutions to address critical gaps in their current workforce and augment workforce management strategies. We use our unique deployment model to build qualified, industry specialized fit-for-purpose teams combined with proven solutions and service models to achieve results. Our agility and obsession with providing value enables us to support an ever evolving digital world.
Alex Olson
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Kingland Systems
Established in 1992, Kingland has had a consistent history of innovation, growth, and improvement focused on delivering excellence, professionally, in all we do. We are one of the few software companies in the world appraised at a CMMI maturity level 5 and we provide our software as a service using our modern Kingland Platform.
Janyce Page
Director Product Strategy
Oracle
Our mission is to help people see data in new ways, discover insights, unlock endless possibilities.
Katie Patterson
Founder/President
Happy Medium
Happy Medium is a full-service interactive agency in Des Moines, Iowa. Our friendly approach combines the old with the new. Our strategy is built on honesty. It produces results.
Linda Peyton
Sr. Engineering Director
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Monika Philp
Director of Tech Leadership Development
AIM Institute
The AIM Institute grows a strong and diverse tech community through education, career development, and outreach.
Joyce Pingel
Owner
Epiphany, LLC
Epiphany, LLC is a management consulting firm that specializes in business transformation. We are vision architects and strategic change leaders. We guide our clients through business start-up, business expansion, merger/acquisition, integration, business shut-down, and major technology and process conversions. Our collective years of experience leading Strategy Development, IT, Operations, Human Resources, Communications, Training, and Project Management bring value to our client’s bottom-line.
Helena Poist
COO
Proplanner, Inc
Tools for teams to launch complex products to the factory floor
Doug Postel
Director of IT Solutions
Infomax Office Systems, Inc.
Infomax Office Systems provides and supports networks for business including traditional LAN and virtualized LAN deployments, along with a robust offering document systems comprised of copier and printer solutions, production print and wide format printers, scanners and management software for business and enterprise.
Brent Price
Customer Success Manager
WIN Technology
Since 1997, WIN, LLC (d/b/a WIN Technology) has served the Upper Midwest with cutting-edge technology solutions. Small and medium businesses, large enterprises, and technology companies count on WIN to be their network, data center, and IT services partner.
Amy Proctor
HR Generalist
Structurely
Spend more time closing and less time qualifying. Conversational artificial intelligence that responds to qualifies and nurtures your online leads.
Duke Puhich
Account Manager
Randstad
HR leader in IT project solutions and staffing
Jason Rafferty
Market Director
Randstad Technologies
As one of the world's largest and most trusted technology solutions providers, Randstad Technologies delivers collaborative, customized solutions to companies of all sizes across industries. We provide recruitment, projects, outsourcing, and consulting services to our clients.
Nick Reddin
Vice President
American Technology Consulting LLC
Established in 2008, the professionalism and forward-thinking of our passionate team has enabled us to grow into an organization well-equipped to lead, support, and optimize our client's IT initiatives. We use a fully customized mix of onsite consulting.
Mike Rice
CEO
Golden Technology
At Golden Technology, our mission is to develop people, empower families, and drive innovation through impactful opportunities.
We work with top companies worldwide to identify and hire skilled IT professionals on a contract, contract-to hire, and permanent basis.
We work with top companies worldwide to identify and hire skilled IT professionals on a contract, contract-to hire, and permanent basis.
Erin Rollenhagen
Founder/CEO
Entrepreneurial Technologies, Inc.
We are diverse group of software professionals who enjoy new challenges and take pride in our work. We also strive to help out other local businesses and contribute to creating a Silicon Prairie culture in Des Moines.
Levi Rosol
CEO
We Write Code
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, We Write Code provides expert software development services to innovative businesses who care about their users as much as we care about our clients. By actively engaging with businesses large and small, we provide value-focused solutions and exhibit integrity in everything we do.
Paul Ruffalo
CISO
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
RuffaloCODY partners with nonprofit organizations, helping them meet their fundraising and enrollment needs
Grant Ruge
Managing Partner
Vesel Technology
Vesel is a modern consulting firm focused on people, strategy, and technology. We help our clients overcome their most ambitious projects and build new capabilities.
Josh Sadler
Lead Product Manager
Moov Financial
Building, from the network up, a new financial services stack to enable platforms and marketplaces to embed transactional banking in their software to offer an amazing customer experience.
Mark Salem
Director of Sales and General Manager
Sirius / CDW
CDW, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations. Our broad array of offerings range from discrete hardware and software products to integrated IT solutions
Chris Salyers
Senior Design Engineer
Yottabyte
Yottabyte is a software-defined data center (SDDC) company. The mission of Yottabyte is to enable any organization to easily and economically realize the benefits of the cloud in their own datacenter. The Yottabyte Cloud Software natively virtualizes compute, storage, and network resources into a resilient, automated software-defined cloud infrastructure solution. Both Enterprise IT customers and Service Providers benefit from Yottabyte solutions--efficiently improving organizational flow. Enterprise IT teams can build, deploy, and manage powerful cloud data centers; service providers are able to stand-up complete virtual data centers that can be easily deployed and provided to their customer base.
Matt Sampson
Director of Sales Business Channels
US Cellular
We connect 5.1 million people, businesses and government operations with our award-winning network.
Tracy Jon Sargeant
Security Engineer
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Its solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other types of attacks. Check Point offers multilevel security architecture, “Infinity” Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention, which defends enterprises’ cloud, network and mobile device held information. Check Point provides the most comprehensive and intuitive one point of control security management system. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.
Brittany Schedler
Sr. Field Marketing Manager
Nutanix
Nutanix, Inc. is an American cloud computing company that sells hyper-converged infrastructure software, cloud services, and software-defined storage.
Allyson Schmidt
Business Development Assistant
Bio::Neos
Business Development Assistant with a passion for creating inclusive environments and meaningful change.
Paul Schut
Technology Advisor
Marco
Marco is a leading technology services company that specialize in business IT services, copier/printer solutions and managed and cloud services.
Todd Schwartz
Senior Manager - Professional Services
CDW
CDW, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations. Our broad array of offerings range from discrete hardware and software products to integrated IT sol
Travis Schwartz
Partner
Meridian Business, LLC
Meridian Business, LLC is Kansas City's premier NetSuite solution provider focused on providing implementation and training to support a company's move to a unified ERP platform eliminating manual processes and multiple disparate business systems - with a financial specialty to wholesale distributors and warehouse inventory management using individualized systems.
Nicole Schwegler
President
Electronic Asset Security
IT Asset Disposition/ E-waste recycling
GuidePoint Security
North Central
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security was founded in 2011 to address the wide-ranging cybersecurity challenges facing enterprise and government organizations. Our team of security practitioners leverages deep expertise to assess an organization’s risk, align and optimize resources and make best-fit security technology recommendations based on a rigorous vetting process.
We provide organizations with proven expertise, tailored solutions and services to help make better cybersecurity decisions that minimize risk.
We provide organizations with proven expertise, tailored solutions and services to help make better cybersecurity decisions that minimize risk.
Matt Sexton
Community Development Regional Manager
Facebook
Facebook is a leader in developing, building, and operating highly reliable and efficient data centers through high-quality execution and innovation. Our disaggregated hardware designs for compute and storage servers, switches, and optics are available th
Jennifer Shafer
Human Resources
Igor Inc.
Igor is developing an advanced IoT-based smart building platform that uses Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) structured cables as the backbone for reliability, scalability, security, and flexibility. It's an amazing product because it is an end-to-end solution to creating, implementing, and running a smart building. This is helping the built industry adopt smart technologies that can improve energy efficiency, enhance the occupant experience, and improve the health of our communities by harnessing the power of data and the IoT.
Jordan Shanks
Market Manager
Locknet Managed IT - An EO Johnson Company
Over the last forty years, Locknet has grown into one of the largest managed services providers in the Midwest, serving hundreds of clients throughout the upper Midwest. Today, Locknet offers a suite of products and services including; offsite back up with data recovery, proactive network management and security, as well as installation and support of IT infrastructures. Locknet houses its own state-of-the-art support center in La Crosse, WI and provides full-service 24/7 support.
Our commitment at Locknet is to raise the bar by continually striving to become world class in everything we do in the eyes of our clients. We seek and rely on feedback and conduct an annual review of our clients’ experiences regarding our services, our products and our people. We listen carefully to understand the measurements, focus, strategies and progress necessary for us to deliver an extraordinary customer experience that helps our clients achieve their goals.
Our commitment at Locknet is to raise the bar by continually striving to become world class in everything we do in the eyes of our clients. We seek and rely on feedback and conduct an annual review of our clients’ experiences regarding our services, our products and our people. We listen carefully to understand the measurements, focus, strategies and progress necessary for us to deliver an extraordinary customer experience that helps our clients achieve their goals.
stephen sherlock
CEO
Pablow Inc.
Travel and mobility insurance platform.
Emma Sherlock
Associate Marketing Manager
MobileDemand
MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged handhelds and tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.
Shawn Sherman
Vice President, Client Services and Quality Assurance
Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc -- PDHI
PDHI is a technology services organization that develops and distributes the ConXus Platform for delivering workplace wellness and population-health-management programs. PDHI clients include wellness providers, accountable care organizations, large employers, third-party administrators, hospital systems, and health plans.
Nicole Simons
Regional Sales Manager
IGEL Americas Sales Corp.
IGEL provides the next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces. The company’s world-leading software products include IGEL OS™, IGEL UD Pocket™ (UDP) and IGEL Universal Management Suite™ (UMS). These solutions comprise a more secure, manageable and cost-effective endpoint management and control platform across nearly any x86 device. Easily acquired via just two feature-rich software offerings, — Workspace Edition and Enterprise Management Pack — IGEL software presents outstanding value per investment. Additionally, IGEL’s German engineered endpoint solutions deliver the industry’s best hardware warranty (5 years), software maintenance (3 years after end of life) and management functionality. IGEL enables enterprises to save vast amounts of money by extending the useful life of their existing endpoint devices while precisely controlling all devices running IGEL OS from a single dashboard interface. IGEL has offices worldwide and is represented by partners in over 50 countries. For more information on IGEL, visit www.igel.com.
Chris Simonsen
Higher Education Account Executive
T-Mobile
Connectivity leader. Provider of 5G communications, fixed high speed internet, fleet optimization, IoT sensor, and productivity solutions.
Corey Skadburg
COO
Bright-Wise
BrightWise has provided employee cybersecurity awareness training since 2018, and was recently acquired by LMG Security. We are focus on helping organizations engage, educate and empower employees on how to deal with cybersecurity threats. Our online trai
Mark Skiles
Data Strategist
Seven Verbs
Strategic Data Consulting, Modern data architectures (Denodo)
Clifford Smith
CEO
Structurely
Nearly every business gets sales and marketing leads, but most leads sit in limbo or never hear back from reps. Structurely helps businesses optimize lead conversion by providing world-class conversational AI to sales and marketing teams. Our mission is to create buying and selling experiences that go above and beyond our customer's wildest expectations. Structurely is attacking the $10B chatbot market and strives to be the premier conversational AI solution for sales and marketing teams.
Bob Smith
Founder/President
Moov Financial, Inc.
www.moov.io Moov Financial, Inc. "At the core of fintech" - developer-first, commercial open-source, creating the de facto standard for embedded banking.
Kerry Smith
CEO
ChalkBites, Inc.
ChalkBites is a leading provider of training and collaborating solutions using Virtual Reality technology.
Josh Smith
Director - Solution Sales
Celsior Technologies
Celsior provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio that solves business problems and bridge IT capability gaps. Our curated Solution Stacks - Application & Cloud Innovation, Platform Optimization, Information Integration & Insights, and Technology Operations - elevate your digital business capabilities with speed, confidence and a do-it-together approach.
Connor Sorge
AVP, Client Relations
LenderClose
Fintech company that enables real estate lenders to streamline their processing of loans.
DJ Soults
President/CEO
Illuminated Devdlopment LLC.
Illuminated is a Des Moines, Iowa-based digital agency building better digital experiences for companies and their clients through content marketing, software development, and website development.
Sheldon Speers
CEO
Tenax Solutions
Tenax Solutions is an information security consulting company providing businesses large and small with enterprise grade security.
Faith Springer
Sales Executive
LenderClose
BUILT BY LENDERS
FOR LENDERS
LenderClose’s forward-thinking platform and award-winning technology compiles all of the information lenders need, in one, single hub. LenderClose helps credit unions and community banks streamline the process of lending and underwriting, to create speed, efficiency and a better borrowing experience.
FOR LENDERS
LenderClose’s forward-thinking platform and award-winning technology compiles all of the information lenders need, in one, single hub. LenderClose helps credit unions and community banks streamline the process of lending and underwriting, to create speed, efficiency and a better borrowing experience.
Docker Staebler
Director, Business Development
Saige Partners, LLC
Midwest Based Staffing & Recruitment Organization located in Iowa City, IA, covering a Nationwide Footprint.
Vertical Specialization: IT & Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Industrial & Manufacturing, Logistics & Transportation, HR & Administrative, and Executive.
Core Values:
1. Have Fun! - We believe POSITIVITY breeds SUCCESS! We work hard & celebrate every WIN!
2. Invested - We SHOW UP & give our best, every time! We do what it takes to ensure YOUR SUCCESS!
3. Tenacious - WE NEVER GIVE UP-WE NEVER MAKE EXCUSES! We have the URGENCY and PRECISION to deliver results!
4. Transparent - We deliver HONESTY, INTEGRITY and TRUST! We ALWAYS do what is RIGHT!
Purpose/Cause/Passion: “to be” Your Future, Your Solution
Niche: Impacting Lives through Building Careers Not Jobs
Vertical Specialization: IT & Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Industrial & Manufacturing, Logistics & Transportation, HR & Administrative, and Executive.
Core Values:
1. Have Fun! - We believe POSITIVITY breeds SUCCESS! We work hard & celebrate every WIN!
2. Invested - We SHOW UP & give our best, every time! We do what it takes to ensure YOUR SUCCESS!
3. Tenacious - WE NEVER GIVE UP-WE NEVER MAKE EXCUSES! We have the URGENCY and PRECISION to deliver results!
4. Transparent - We deliver HONESTY, INTEGRITY and TRUST! We ALWAYS do what is RIGHT!
Purpose/Cause/Passion: “to be” Your Future, Your Solution
Niche: Impacting Lives through Building Careers Not Jobs
Shane Stark
President
Carrier Access
We work with numerous telecommunications service providers to offer network, voice, internet, data, cellular, and managed services across the United States. From procurement to post-installation support, we provide our customers an objective partnership.
Bailey Steinfadt
Owner
Stone Path Engineering, LLC
Embedded systems design, consulting, and training services.
Scott Steinkritz
Named Account Manager
Proofpoint
Proofpoint is a next-generation cybersecurity company that protects your people, data and brand against advanced threats and compliance risks. Built on the cloud and the world's most advanced intelligence platform, our solutions help you effectively detect and block targeted attacks and respond quickly to suspected compromises.
Dana Steinlage
Partner, VP of Sales
Choice Solutions
Choice Solutions elite team specializes in virtualizing the accessibility of applications/data and business processes and securing your environment. Our priority is serving customers not manufacturing partners by offering choices in solutions. To us, cho
Mark Stewart
Partner
RSPN
We will monitor and manage your IT resources to prevent you from experiencing downtime.
Employees Structurely
Staff
Structurely
Conversational AI
Eric Summers
President & Owner
TeamLogic IT of Des Moines
TeamLogic IT of Des Moines is a full service IT Services provider serving the business community. TeamLogic IT provides our clients the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and increase bottom-line results all while addressing the cyber-security needs of their respective industry and protecting critical intellectual property (IP). We provide full Technology Services managing the entire technology space for our clients, complete one-off project work, and act as technology consultants (vCIO's). Whether it is a server issue, data backup concern, phone system switch-out, and more, we have the technology resources to meet our client’s needs.
Ryan Surber
CEO
Sector Technology Group
Security technology and service provider for public safety, education, and other high-threat customers. Every day, we work to make our communities safer giving Chiefs, Sheriffs, Directors, Superintendents, Council Members, Supervisors, CEOs, Directors, School Resource Officers, and Boards of Directors the next generation technology they need to keep their stakeholders safe and to solve crime quickly.
Clive Swanepoel
CEO
ZebraHost, LLC
ZebraHost is a leading hosting and technology consulting company which specializes in disaster recovery, backup and migration solutions. Since its founding in 2000, ZebraHost has continuously expanded its server management solutions and now has servers in data centers worldwide.
JEREMIAH TERHARK
CEO
Webspec Design LLC
For 15 years, Webspec Design has been helping Iowa businesses take their marketing to the next level. As a full-service digital agency, our award-winning team can create or improve your website, increase your search engine results, capture headshots or o
Thomas Terronez
President
Terrostar Interactive Media
Terrostar was founded in 1999. We have carved a niche in the Midwest by focusing exclusively online. We’re a clever, creative bunch who approach every project with enthusiasm because we all love what we do. Our unique chemistry and commitment to open, honest communication means we challenge each other to do our very best work – always. We share a passion for building digital products that look great, work flawlessly and help to grow your business. Working with us means you get a team large enough to execute your project on time, but small enough for daily interaction.
James Thielman
Sales Engineer
Varonis
Varonis is a leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.
Patrick Tierney
CFO
MetaCommunications, Inc.
End to end workflow management solution, used by creative and marketing teams.
Kevin Tiffany
President
Advanced Automation, Inc.
Advanced Automation is one of the leading barcode-based products and solutions providers in the United States. For over 30 years, Advanced Automation has been meeting the needs of its customers with experience, responsiveness, hustle and individualized care. A wide-ranged offering of barcoding equipment combined with problem solving barcoding-based software solutions help Advanced Automation's customers keep pace with the ever changing challenges of inventory, asset and production management. Barcode scanners, mobile computers, ruggedized tablets, fork truck mounted computers, and barcode printers are the primary equipment components. Software applications such as inventory management, work in progress, RFID, traceability, product labeling and asset management drive efficiency and productivity.
Beth Tinsman
President/CEO
Twin State Technical Services
At Twin State Tech we build and manage networks, create software, and develop digital communication strategies and websites for the SMB market in Iowa and Illinois. We make technology simple, useful and effective. Industry specializations are education K-14, manufacturing, and agriculture. We are here to move you forward!
Barry Tofteland
President & Chief Consultant
Toftech Consulting, Inc
Toftech Consulting specializes in large enterprise custom software development and general IT consulting for small and medium sized businesses that don't have the budget for a full-time CTO.
Chad Torstenson
Founder/CEO
ShowPal
Almost every industry has experienced significant advances in technology in the past decade. Advances in technology are great for consumers because they can make products and services better, more affordable, and easier to access. The real estate industry
Gisele Trimboli
Director of Growth
Terrostar Technology Solutions LLC
We specialize in the design and development of custom responsive websites, mobile apps and progressive web applications.
Lory Trost
Director of Operations
Jack Henry & Associates
What happens when a startup teams up with an industry giant? Really good stuff. When we were acquired in 2014 by Jack Henry & Associates, we were an agile, hungry startup. That hasn't changed. But our depth of industry knowledge has
Kale Tunnessen
Account Executive
Zendesk
Award Winning Customer Service Software, trusted by 200,000+ customers
Denise Tutty
Vice President
Capgemini
Our Purpose: Unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Building an inclusive and sustainable future for everyone, through technology, is at the very heart of our purpose. It is the energy of our talented teams, as well as those of our clients’ and partners’, that brings true meaning to technology. At Capgemini, we believe that the value of technology, as a lever of progress for all, only comes from and through people. Digital transformation is only valuable when it serves humanity in the broadest sense. We are committed to being a responsible company in terms of societal impact. Get the future you want - starting today.
Building an inclusive and sustainable future for everyone, through technology, is at the very heart of our purpose. It is the energy of our talented teams, as well as those of our clients’ and partners’, that brings true meaning to technology. At Capgemini, we believe that the value of technology, as a lever of progress for all, only comes from and through people. Digital transformation is only valuable when it serves humanity in the broadest sense. We are committed to being a responsible company in terms of societal impact. Get the future you want - starting today.
Denise Tutty
Geographic Vice President
Capgemini
We are a leading provider of technology and engineering services, partnering with our clients to make cutting-edge solutions thanks to our valuable world-class expertise in existing and emerging technologies.
Andrew Van Fleet
Partner
Visual Logic
We're a UX strategy & product design agency working in the military and B2B industries.
Josh Van Heukelom
Director of Product Development at Conga
Conga
Conga is the leader in end-to-end Digital Document Transformation. From collaboration and creation, through contract management and negotiation, to agreement and e-signature, the Conga Suite has set the standard for automating business productivity and CR
Mike Vesey
CEO
IdRamp Inc.
IdRamp simplifies the enablement of digital identity in authentication, MFA, or know your customer workflows like onboarding or multi-cloud service access. Organizations simply select the identity verification process right for the flow and enable it.
Matt Vincent
Founder
Source Allies, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Source Allies is a technology services company based in Des Moines, Iowa. We have extensive expertise in precision agriculture, energy, media, healthcare, and insurance. We take an iterative, cross-functional, team-focused approach to software development.
Eric Vinton
Business Development and Strategy
IdRamp
Cloud Integration, Security, and Analytics Strategy
Chris Voth
Lead Solutions Architect
Terrostar
Digital Solutions Agency
Ashley Vratny
Relationship Manager
LenderClose
LenderClose is a technology-focused lending solution injecting speed and efficiency into the lending process, greatly enhancing the borrowing experience. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the rapidly-growing company is focused on equipping credit unions and community banks with innovative workflows and process automation. Obsessive about the user experience, LenderClose continues to journey towards an exceptional borrower experience.
Allyson Walter
Exec. Asst. to the CEO
Structurely
Conversational AI
Aaron Warner
CEO
ProCircular
ProCircular, Inc. is an Information Security and Privacy firm offering tailored, layered, and ongoing security services to help protect organizations, data and that of their customers. Specializing in security strategy, security assessment, incident response and security program design, our experts partner with companies to create a durable long-term security plan that fits the organization.
Aaron Warner
CEO
Cybercade
Cybercade delivers current cybersecurity training that is both educational and fun. Our games teach users the best information security practices, reduce human risk, and improve overall security by engaging and empowering an organization's first and last wall of defense - its employees.
Kate Washut
Partner & CEO
Far Reach
Far Reach is a custom software development and consulting company in Cedar Falls, Iowa. We craft software solutions that solve the most unique and complex problems your business faces.
Shawn Westpfahl
Project Coordinator
Heartland Technology Data Center
Located in Jesup, IA our data center was built to Tier III standards. Our physical structure can withstand natural disasters and provide you with peace of mind. We also have Tier IV power to provide the highest level of uptime. We can accommodate many different needs for many different sizes of clients.
Steve Will
Field Account Manager
Sterling
Sterling is an award-winning technology solutions provider specializing in Digital Workspace, Modern Infrastructure, Connectivity, Security, Cloud, and Services. Representing over 1,800 product lines and digital brands, with top-level certifications from the industry’s best manufacturers, Sterling delivers a transformative IT experience that is ethical, consistent, transparent, and predictable.
Cheryl Wilson
Account Manager
DataVizion, LLC
We're now a leading-edge provider of custom and innovative next-generation technology solutions, but those principles remain at the core of everything we do. We provide a better connection at DataVizion because of our customer-first approach.
Cameron Wilson
Vendor Operations Manager
LenderClose
A technology platform for processing real estate and home equity loans.
Todd Wilson
Enterprise Product Manager
WIN Technology
Fiber network and IT Services
Jason Wonase
Owner
Collective Data
Fleet and related asset management software products
Henry Wood
Managing Director
Skywalk Global
Skywalk Global is a Technology Company with a Focus on Digital Trends transforming our client’s IT landscape. We deliver a full range of services including IT consulting, application development, testing & enterprise solutions. Our onsite/offshore teams possess a unique blend of technical and functional knowledge. By combining our Information Technology and strategic thinking with the best in People, Technology & Process we deliver clear and measurable high-value outcomes for our clients.
Brandon Yansky
VP of Sales - West
Involta, LLC
Involta is an award winning national IT service provider and consulting firm. Involta helps organizations plan, manage and execute hybrid IT strategies using a broad range of services including colocation, cloud computing, managed IT, cybersecurity, fiber
Travis Yordi
Vice President
Terra Spectrum Technologies
Terra Spectrum Technologies specializes in developing software for field data collection and analytics. Our client list currently includes electric and gas utilities across the united states and we are currently poised for significant growth in the natural resources and vegetation management industries. Our flagship product, FieldNote, allows our clients to develop their own data collection forms and workflows to manage geospatial information and field crew production.
Iacovos Zachariadies
President/CEO
Global Reach Internet Productions
Global Reach was founded in 1995 and since then, it has become a leader in content management solutions, custom web development, and a trusted digital marketing agency. We are proud of our Iowa roots and our history of award-winning innovation.
Jens Zalzala
Founder
Shaking Earth Digital LLC
We are a software development company that love apps. We work with many different platforms such as Android, iPhone, AR, and VR. We have a small team of excellent developers who are dedicated to turning your ideas into a reality. We strive to create the best and most immersive experiences for our clients.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Dustin Blythe
Director External Affairs - IA & NE
AT&T
As the first truly modern media company, AT&T has been changing the way people live, work and play for the past 144 years. It started with Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. Since then, our legacy of innovation sparked the invention of the transistor – the building block of today’s digital world – as well as the solar cell, the communications satellite and machine learning.
Throughout its history, AT&T has reinvented itself time and time again. Most recently, the company added WarnerMedia to reshape the world of technology, media and telecommunications. And the two companies are no strangers to making history together. In the 1920s, AT&T built technology to add sound to motion pictures which Warner Bros. then used to create the first talking picture, The Jazz Singer.
For over 100 years, WarnerMedia and its family of companies have redefined how audiences around the world consume media and entertainment. It launched the first premium network in HBO and introduced the world’s first 24-hour all-news network in CNN. WarnerMedia continues to deliver popular content to global audiences from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists.
Today, we’re shaping the future with premium content, high-speed networks, direct-to-consumer relationships and an advanced ad technology platform. AT&T and its employees are united by a shared desire to inspire progress and change the world for the better.
Throughout its history, AT&T has reinvented itself time and time again. Most recently, the company added WarnerMedia to reshape the world of technology, media and telecommunications. And the two companies are no strangers to making history together. In the 1920s, AT&T built technology to add sound to motion pictures which Warner Bros. then used to create the first talking picture, The Jazz Singer.
For over 100 years, WarnerMedia and its family of companies have redefined how audiences around the world consume media and entertainment. It launched the first premium network in HBO and introduced the world’s first 24-hour all-news network in CNN. WarnerMedia continues to deliver popular content to global audiences from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists.
Today, we’re shaping the future with premium content, high-speed networks, direct-to-consumer relationships and an advanced ad technology platform. AT&T and its employees are united by a shared desire to inspire progress and change the world for the better.
Jim Burns
VP, Information Technology
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation
Collabrance works with office equipment, telecom, and IT providers to expand market share with new service offerings. We deliver a comprehensive suite of IT solutions and behind-the-scenes customer support, while you maintain ownership of the customer.
Patrice Carroll
President and CEO
ImOn Communications, LLC
Broadband service provider for residential and commercial customers in Iowa.
Nisse Christopherson
Enterprise Account Executive
RingCentral
As the #1 cloud communications and contact center solution, we make it easy to call, message, and meet with employees, customers, and everyone in between. We unify calling, messaging, and meeting with employees, customers, and everyone in between. You can access the app from anywhere—and on any device (PC, smartphone, tablet, deskphone).
We plug into all the apps your business depends on: Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Hubspot. You name it, we got it. We make decision-making easy with powerful IT and line of business analytics to more effectively run your business.
We plug into all the apps your business depends on: Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Hubspot. You name it, we got it. We make decision-making easy with powerful IT and line of business analytics to more effectively run your business.
Scot Eberle
CEO
Fiberutilities Group
It all started with a simple idea: Connection. Back then, we were known as Fiberutilities Group, but the same entrepreneurial spirit continues to inspire our evolution as a team. We've always endeavored to be a great place to work and an ever greater part
Jessica Gulifoyle
Marketing Manager
Mediacom
Join over 80000 businesses that have made the switch to Mediacom Business for fast and reliable data, voice and video services.
Brian Hill
Chief Revenue Officer
Imperium Data Networks, LLC
Telecommunication equipment and service provider
Rob Houlihan
CTO
Cedar Falls Utilities
Nothing is as fast and reliable as a fiber network. We were recognized by PCMag as the fastest ISP in the nation in 2020. We were the first ISP in Iowa, and one of the first in the nation, to provide 1gb internet service in 2012, and 10gb service in 2020.
Todd Kielkopf
Co-Founder
Community Broadband Action Network
Provide community leaders and advocates for better local broadband with resources leading to roadmaps to take action.
Roger Kregel
General Manager
Dumont Telephone Company
Uses Fiber to provide Broadband and Streaming Video in the communities and rural areas of Dumont, Allison, Hansell, Geneva, Ackley, Aplington, Parkersburg and New Hartford.
Mark Kuboushek
Enterprise Account Executive
T-Mobile for Business
Responsible for selling T-Mobile's advanced business portfolio of products, including fixed wireless, wireless devices, mobile solutions, cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), and security solutions to enterprise customers.
Matthew Lanasa
Chief People Officer
Aureon
Aureon Technologies
Lori Larsen
Business Services
Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
The ICN is a state-of-the-art fiber optic network providing broadband and telecommunications services to its authorized users including high-speed broadband Internet, data, voice (phone), security, and consulting services. The authorized users of the ICN, under Code of Iowa, include: K-12 schools, higher education, hospitals and clinics, state and federal government, National Guard armories, and libraries.
Debra Lucht
CEO/GM
Minburn Communications
Independent Telecommunications Company serving the northwest corner of Dallas County Iowa with Voice, Broadband and Digital TV services. GIG Certified by the NTCA Broadband Association.
Tony Martin
Sales Manager
ALLO Business
Since 2006 ALLO Business has been helping clients and vendors with Hosted PBX/VOIP, Analogue Lines, PRIs, SIP Trunks, Managed Services and Cyber Security.
Mark Mason
CEO / OWNER
Cross Pointe Innovations
Telecom Consulting Firm working with various organizations to develop strategic approaches by implementing our extensive experience in cellular and wireless services. Starting from innovative technological strategies, systems analysis and application development to process workflows and solutions.
Cross Pointe Innovations - Cellular Telecom Expense Management, Agnostic Carrier Solutions (Device Ordering, Accessories), Mobile Device Management.
Pointe Communications is a distinct subsidiary that assists clients with particular connectivity initiatives important to their business operations and to help improve productivity in the workplace.
-Security Cameras/Access Control
-DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) & ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System)
-EV Charging Stations
-Routers/Internet/Fail-Over
-Fleet Management/Tracking/Dash Cams/Telematics
-Asset Tracking
Cross Pointe Innovations - Cellular Telecom Expense Management, Agnostic Carrier Solutions (Device Ordering, Accessories), Mobile Device Management.
Pointe Communications is a distinct subsidiary that assists clients with particular connectivity initiatives important to their business operations and to help improve productivity in the workplace.
-Security Cameras/Access Control
-DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) & ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System)
-EV Charging Stations
-Routers/Internet/Fail-Over
-Fleet Management/Tracking/Dash Cams/Telematics
-Asset Tracking
Kevin McCarty
Low Voltage Project Manager
Commonwealth Communications
We are a Low Voltage contractor here in Des Moines. We have Certified Technicians in all types of Technology work. Structured cabling, security, life safety, fiber optics, audio visual to name a few.
Zachary Miles
Agent Manager
Avid Communications
Computer Science Major, CCNA & MCSE. Executive Leadership for 10+ years with IT backbone. I own my own consulting company that handles Digital Marketing, SEO. Always looking to network with technology folks and am very interested in chatting about data privacy!
Mike Myers
Regional Sales Director
Unite Private Networks
Unite Private Networks provides high-bandwidth, fiber-based communications networks and services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers across a 21 state service area. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, data center services, and other customized solutions. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, we have been providing customer focused communications solutions since 1998.
Rachel Narveson
Field Marketing Manager
Century Link
From IT, hosting and managed services for your business to High-speed Internet, TV and Voice for your home, we work to constantly improve our technology so your life constantly improves too.
Casey Peck
General Manager
Kalona Cooperative Telephone Company
Since 1905, KCTC has helped the Kalona community stay connected with the latest advancements in clear, dependable telecommunications services. As a local provider, KCTC offers an expanding array of communications options along with responsive, personal service. KCTC customers now enjoy Fiber-to-the-Home technology, delivering the latest in home entertainment and Internet access right to the customer's door.
Brandi Putz
Marketing Manager
Murphy Network
Murphy Network installs, troubleshoots, repairs and inspects wireless systems, ranging from older 3G equipment to the newest state-of-the-art 5G technology, including indoor DAS, DC power systems and cell site routers.
Cristine Quackenboss
Marketing Director
WIN Technology
Headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with offices in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa, WIN Technology owns and operates a 20,000+ mile Fiber Optic network across Wisconsin, Iowa, and parts of Illinois and Minnesota. Our network is also connected to two wholly owned data centers and has presence in 23 data centers and 150 POP locations across the Midwest.
We offer a broad portfolio of business consulting, infrastructure deployment, and managed IT services — all with 24x7x365 support. We solve both familiar and unique business challenges by applying a pragmatic approach to deliver solutions that leverage technology to create business value.
We offer a broad portfolio of business consulting, infrastructure deployment, and managed IT services — all with 24x7x365 support. We solve both familiar and unique business challenges by applying a pragmatic approach to deliver solutions that leverage technology to create business value.
Sara Reasner
Director of Marketing
Conference Technologies, Inc.
Conference Technologies, Inc. is a complete solutions provider for audio visual, video, and information technology integration that delivers systems design, engineering, installation, technical support, video conferencing, and live event production servi
Kelly Seehase
Executive Assistant
Heartland Technology
ISP for local area
Stacey Stewart
Telecom and Technology Leader
Great Plains Communications
Over the last 100+ years, Great Plains Communications in Blair, NE has become a leading regional network and fiber services provider to Nebraskans in more than 90 communities across the state. Great Plains Communications proudly provides high-speed intern
Gregory Stolp
Territory Account Manager
Avaya
Avaya, a global leader in business communications, provides solutions directly and through its channel partners to leading enterprises around the world.
Jeff Verrant
President
TEVDATA
TEVDATA is a Veteran Owned technology consulting startup in the area of high performance networks, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and advanced software design. The company brings over 30 years of specialized experience in critical communications systems; from national security, defense, business enterprise, and the global research and education community.
Ray Warner
Industry Relations Manager
Aureon
Aureon is a business solutions provider who connects possibilities to productivity by providing unique and scalable business support services for organizations — small and large
Kylee Wassenberg
Enterprise Account Executive
T-Mobile for Business
Advanced solutions designed for your industry. T-Mobile is partnering with leaders across many industries to leverage 5G and other technologies to create new growth and innovation. 5G is opening up new opportunities for enterprise business and is leading the way in 5G coverage right here in Iowa and nationwide.
Nick Webber
Senior Sales Consultant
WIN Technology
Headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with offices in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa, WIN Technology owns and operates a 20,000+ mile Fiber Optic network across Wisconsin, Iowa, and parts of Illinois and Minnesota. Our network is also connected to two wholly owned data centers and has presence in 23 data centers and 150 POP locations across the Midwest.
We offer a broad portfolio of business consulting, infrastructure deployment, and managed IT services — all with 24x7x365 support. We solve both familiar and unique business challenges by applying a pragmatic approach to deliver solutions that leverage technology to create business value.
We offer a broad portfolio of business consulting, infrastructure deployment, and managed IT services — all with 24x7x365 support. We solve both familiar and unique business challenges by applying a pragmatic approach to deliver solutions that leverage technology to create business value.
TRANSPORTATION
Kyle Foster
IT Director
DART - Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
DART is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. Our services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more. DART serves Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.
Steve Linder
VP, Information Technology
TMC Transportation
The mission of TMC is to be recognized as the standard-bearer of quality performance in flatbed transportation. We will accomplish this by searching out the very best people, training them in the fundamentals of quality and empowering them to develop innovative techniques focused on customer satisfaction. Emphasis will be placed on continuous process improvement in all measurable aspects of our business.
Chad Willis
SVP & CTO
Ruan Transport Corporation
https://www.ruan.com/about-ruan
UTILITIES
Kim Ingerslev
General Manager
Professional Computer Systems, LLC
As PCS begins building a relationship with a utility, the underlying premise is that of establishing and nurturing a long-term partnership. The Utilit-e Solutions Suite can fulfill any utility needs, but equally if not even more important, is the experience, knowledge, and services PCS provides. The partnership begins with the discovery process and continues through project management, training, live implementation, and beyond.
Kathryn Kunert
Vice President, Economic Connections and Integration
MidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican Energy Company, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, safely meets the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory.
Juan Ramirez
Network Administrator
Wright Service Corp.