IHELA's Board of Directors consists of five members. Each Director is appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Iowa Senate. Directors must be residents of Iowa and no more than three may be members of the same political party or gender. Board appointments are made for six-year terms. In addition to the five members appointed by the Governor, the State Treasurer serves as an ex-officio member of the Board.

Gary Steinke

Mr. Steinke is a resident of Urbandale, Iowa. Mr. Steinke is President of the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. His current term expires April 30, 2017.

Rachel Nesheim

Ms. Nesheim is a resident of Newell, Iowa. Ms. Nesheim is President of First Community Bank in Newell, Iowa. Her current term expires April 30, 2014.

John V. Hartung

Dr. Hartung is a resident of Indianola, Iowa. Dr. Hartung is the Retired President of the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. His current term expires April 30, 2015.

Annette Shaw

Ms. Shaw is a resident of Polk City, Iowa. Ms. Shaw is an Investment Advisor for BTC Capital Management in Des Moines, Iowa. Her current term expires April 20, 2018.

Edward Rogalski

Dr. Edward Rogalski is a resident of Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Rogalski is President Emeritus of St. Ambrose University. His current term expires April 30, 2016.