Academy Board of Directors

board(at)wdmleaders.org to contact all board members via e-mail.

In 2009 the Academy's board grew from five to 17, with many members of the inaugural class taking leadership positions on the board. Board members are often found attending Academy sessions and social functions, and also participate in the Academy's LinkedIn group and Facebook page.

Officers of the Board of Directors

Rose Breuss, Chairperson
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C.

Kevin Snyder, Chair-Elect
LADCO Development

Lynn Janssen, Secretary
Premier Health Associates

Linda Hulleman, Treasurer & Finance Chair
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Phil Hodgin, Past Chair & Selection Chair
RDG Planning & Design

Board of Directors

Carole Chambers, Curriculum Chair
Des Moines Business Record

Jeremy Schultz, Communications Chair
Self-employed graphic designer and web designer

Karen Novak Swalwell, Fundraising Chair
Francis & Associates

Chris Haviland, Class Project Liaison
Group Benefits Ltd.

Tom Houser
Davis Brown Law Firm

Dave Farnsworth
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C.

Angela Johnson
Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines

Mike Schneider
GuideOne Insurance

Aiddy Phomvisay
West Des Moines Community Schools

Michele Whitty
Dowling Catholic High School

Elaine Kay
American Heart Association

Tina Gray
Shive-Hattery