Board Chair
Steve is a retired executive of Nalco Chemical Company and an independent farmer. He and his wife, Jan, live on a farm near Iowa City that has been in his family since it was purchased from Native Americans before Iowa became a state. They have two children and five grandchildren.
Board Treasurer
Board Member
Rex is a lifelong resident of Coralville. He works as a realtor and is an avid collector of classic cars and anything Hawkeye related.
Board Member
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Elaine attended the University of Iowa and is the Director of Information Management for the University of Iowa.
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Lara is the owner of a local web design, hosting, and technical support company called ratherthanrunning, LLC. In addition to her interest in Iowa and American history, she works on many social justice issues such as human trafficking, gun violence, and childhood hunger. She is married and has two children.
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Robert is a retired Major General from the United States Army. He served 34 1/2 years. He and his wife currently own and operate a 1,200 acre cattle and crop farm near Iowa City.
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Mike is the retired Executive Director for the Community Foundation of Johnson County. He helped establish the foundation in 2000.
