Boards and Councils
Policy Board
The Policy Board serves as the Economic Alliance's board of directors, setting policy and overseeing the budget.
| Tatum Buse | Collins Aerospace |
| Hugh Ekberg | CRST International, Inc. |
| Doug Kopp | Alliant Energy - Interstate Power and light Co. |
| Gene Neighbor | Farmers State Bank |
| Anne Parmley | Pearson |
| Jeff Pomeranz | City of Cedar Rapids |
| Charlie Rohde | Dakota Red Corporation |
| Chris Skogman | Skogman Realty |
| Duane Smith | TrueNorth Companies LLC |
| Cindy Thul | Quaker Foods & Snacks a Division of Pepsico Inc. |
| Charity Tyler | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation |
| Christopher Wheeler | Point Builders, LLC |
Large Investor Council
The Large Investor Council consists of representatives from organizations in the top three investment levels at the Economic Alliance.
Business Support Innovation Council
The Business Support Innovation Council focuses on core
function of Business Support, which is dedicated to economic growth and
business success, particularly of small and locally owned businesses, by
supporting employers through networking, business support programs, initiatives
and professional development programs.
| Anthony Arrington |
Top RANK |
| Kara Callanan | Hawkeye Communication/Fandel Alarm |
| Natalie Clouse | Bradley & Riley PC |
| Adam Covington | Eastbank Venue & Lounge |
| Kim Downs | City of Hiawatha |
| Daniel Dyson | Legacy Manufacturing Company |
| Dan Gross | AAVIN Private Equity |
| Barbara Hames | Hames Homes LLC |
| Jared Hanlin | GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation |
| Julie Hein | KZIA-FM |
| Michelle Jensen | CarePro Health Services |
| Anne King | Collective Data |
| Jim Koch | ETS |
| Ryan Murphy | Marion Process Solutions |
| James Nelson | House of Carpets |
| Greg Neumeyer | Kirkwood Community College |
| Jason Olmstead | Olmstead Construction Inc. |
| Quinn Pettifer | The Gazette |
| Lisa Rowe | Pivot Real Estate |
| Pat Sauter | King's Materials Inc. |
| Jamie Seifken | Cedar Ridge Vineyards Winery & Distillery |
| Charity Tyler (Chair) | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation |
| Christopher Wheeler | Point Builders LLC |
Community Development Innovation Council
The Community Development Innovation Council focuses on the core function of Community Development, which grows core central districts in Cedar Rapids and supports surrounding communities. The council works to implement strategic plans for core districts, and also to inform and educate businesses.
Economic Development Innovation Council
The Economic Development Innovation Council focuses on our core function of Economic Development & Workforce which grows and retains local business.