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, 2018 through December 31, 2019. 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


Vice President
Madeline Sturms, AICP



Past President
Benjamin Champ, AICP
Board Members

Professional Development Officer
David R. Wilwerding, AICP

Iowa State University Representative
Francis Owusu

University of Iowa Representative
Charles Connerly

Communications Program Area Co-chair | Website Editor
Vacant

Communications Program Area Co-chair | Social Media
Liesl Seabert, AICP

Advocacy, Outreach & External Voice Program Area Co-chair
Rose Schroder, AICP

Advocacy, Outreach & External Voice Program Area Co-chair
Melissa Edsill Tiedemann, AICP

Networking, Leadership & Professional Development Program Area Chair
Christopher Shires, AICP

Legislative Program Area Chair
Steven Van Steenhuyse, AICP

Awards Coordinator Co-chair
Charlie Cowell, AICP

Awards Coordinator Co-chair
Emily Bothel, AICP

Chapter Development Program Area Co-chair
Christopher Janson, AICP

Chapter Development Program Area Co-chair
Anne Russett, AICP


At-Large Representative
Charlie Nichols, AICP

At-Large Representative
Alexsis Fleener, AICP

Liaisons


Iowa Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association (IFSMA)
Mark Land, PE, CFM


