Iowa

Iowa authorized legislation in 2005 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Iowa benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Iowa commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

Member state since June 6, 2005
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Iowa Commissioners

Timothy Fitzgibbon

Term: 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2027; serves at the pleasure of the governor; Iowa Governor's Designee

Jesse Green

Iowa Legislature

State Senator; Chair, Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Term: 1/13/2025 to 1/10/2027

Joanna Hofer

Iowa Association of Community College Trustees

Past Board Chair

Term: 7/1/2025 to 7/1/2027

Monica Kurth

Iowa Legislature

State Representative; Member, Education Committee

Term: 4/3/2025 to 1/10/2027

Greta Rouse

Iowa Board of Regents

President Pro Tem

Term: 5/11/2023 to 4/30/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Iowa Commissioners Alternates

Jacob Bossman

Iowa Legislature

State Representative; Member, Appropriations Committee

Term: 3/24/2025 to 1/10/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Matthew Draud

Briar Cliff University

President

Term: 5/13/2025 to 5/12/2029

David Ford

Iowa College Aid - Iowa Department of Education

Bureau Chief

Term: 7/1/2025 to 7/1/2027

Olivia M.A. Madison

Iowa Governor's Designee

Term: 5/1/2023 to 4/30/2025; serves at the pleasure of the governor

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Cindy Winckler

Iowa Legislature

State Senator; Ranking Member, Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Term: 1/13/2025 to 1/10/2027

MHEC Iowa Committee Members

Jason Pontius

Board of Regents, State of Iowa

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

Lisa Pundt

Iowa College Aid

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee