The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board is appointed by the Governor and acts on administrative rules, approvals to contract, applications for state incentive programs, among other items.
In addition to the 11 appointed members, six ex-officio members, comprised of four state legislators (two senators, two representatives), one president of a private college or university, one president of a community college and a Board of Regents representative, are part of the board.
The board meets monthly. Notices of meeting for the IEDA Board are posted on this page at least 24 hours before the start time of the meeting.
Due Diligence Committee
The Due Diligence Committee is a sub-committee of the Iowa Economic Development Board. The committee reviews applications for business development projects and makes funding recommendations to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board.
The committee meets monthly, prior to IEDA board meetings. Notices of meeting for the Due Diligence Committee are posted at least 24 hours before the start time of the meeting.
Board Members
| Name | Location | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Bobbi Bentz | Ankeny, Polk County | 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2027 |
| Doug Boone | Sioux Center, Sioux County | 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2026 |
| Mark Kittrell | Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County | 5/1/2018 - 4/30/2026 |
| Megan McKay | Knoxville, Marion County | 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2025 |
| Pankaj Monga | Marion, Linn County | 5/1/2018 - 4/30/2026 |
| Emily Schmitt | Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County | 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2025 |
| Melissa Spurgin | Albia, Monroe County | 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2027 |
| Jenny Steffensmeier | Pilot Grove, Lee County | 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2026 |
Ex Officio Board Members
| Name | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| David Barker | Iowa Board of Regents | Iowa City, Johnson County |
| Jay Byers | Simpson College | Indianola, Warren County |
| Rob Denson | DMACC | Ankeny, Polk County |
| Izaah Knox | Iowa State Senator | Des Moines, Polk County |
| Carrie Koelker | Iowa State Senator | Dyersville, Dubuque County |
| Heather Matson | Iowa State Representative | Ankeny, Polk County |
| Ray Sorensen | Iowa State Representative | Greenfield, Adair County |