Leadership
About the Board
Every two years, APA Iowa members elect four individuals to serve as Chapter President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These individuals, as well as the Past President, serve for two year terms. The current term is from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Other members of the APA Iowa Board of Directors are appointed to four-year terms by the Chapter President with the exception of the non-voting representatives, who are selected by their respective organizations.
Executive Officers

President
Madeline Sturms, AICP

Vice President
Liesl Seabert, AICP



Board Members

Professional Development Officer
David R. Wilwerding, AICP

Planning Board Member / Citizen Planner
Trina Flack

University of Iowa Representative
Lucie Laurian

Iowa State University Representative
Francis Owusu

At-Large: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
Caleb Knutson

At-Large: Conference Chair
Alexsis Fleener, AICP

At-Large: Sponsorship Chair
Charlie Cowell, AICP

Chapter Development Program Area Chair
Anne Russett, AICP

Outreach Program Area Chair
Melissa Edsill Tiedemann, AICP

Legislative & Policy Program Area Chair
Steven Van Steenhuyse, AICP

Awards & Recognition Chair
Christopher Shires, AICP

Communications Program Area Chair
Ben Curtis
Liaisons




