Advisory Council
Advisory Council Members 2026
The IA-CEO Advisory Council unites leaders and experts dedicated to advancing employee ownership in Iowa. Representing diverse industries and backgrounds, our council members provide essential guidance, insights, and support to help IA-CEO empower companies on their journey toward employee ownership. Their expertise strengthens our mission to foster a thriving, equitable business landscape across the state.
Robin Bostrom
Downtown Development Specialist
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Angie Brick
Attorney / Shareholder
Nyemaster Goode PC
regina carls
Managing Director
Head of ESOP Advisory Group
JP Morgan
Chris cournoyer
Lt. Governor
State of Iowa
Nicole Crain
President
Iowa Association of Business & Industry
Joe DeJong
Business Advisor – ESOP Practice
Creative Planning
Debi Durham
Director
Iowa Economic Develop. Authority
& Iowa Finance Authority
Angie Hoover
Chief Operating Officer
Rayser Holdings
Melissa Hoover
Managing Director of Ownership Culture
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners
Hillary Hughes
Director
Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc.
Alison Lingane
Founder
Ownership Capital Lab
Mike Mallaro
Executive Chairman of the Board
VGM Group Inc.
Terry McGonegle
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Wright Service Corp.
Bill Menner
Executive Director
Iowa Rural Development Council
Terry Merfeld
Partner
Eide Bailly
Atul Mitra
Department Head & Professor of Management
University of Northern Iowa
Tom Pientok
President & CEO
Folience
Matthew Rector
State Director
Liaison for Senator Chuck Grassley
Jerry Ripperger
National VP - Stock Plan Services Consulting
Principal Financial Group
Kelly Robus
VP, Managing Director ESOP Finance
Bankers Trust
Amber Rodgers
Global Business Team Lead
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Scot Storjohann
Senior Vice President
GreatBanc Trust Company
Steve Storkan
Executive Director
Employee Ownership Expansion Network
Andrew Strawhacker
State Director
America’s SBDC Iowa
Sacha Wise
Empower Rural Iowa Director
Iowa Economic Development Authority
David Zrostlik
President
Stellar Industries
Ex Officio Members
Judy Butler
Program Manager
Advance Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Todd Hutcheson
Director
Advance Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Stacy Mullinex
Senior Project Manager
Advance Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
