WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WEST DES MONES, IA (MONDAY, November 25, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2025 Board of Directors, a diverse group of leaders that will guide, serve, and shape the WDM Chamber and West Des Moines community.

“Our 2025 Board of Directors are made up of key leaders in our city and region who represent a wide range of industries and businesses from small, medium, and large.” said Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. “We are very excited for this group to be involved, especially since we are in our 101st year of serving our community and region.

The 2025 Board of Directors slate was approved by the current WDM Chamber membership in October. The board term officially begins January 1, 2025, with the first official meeting taking place on January 14, 2025. Members of the Board of Directors Include:
 

2025 WDM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE BOARD:

• Chair: Terrence Thames, CEO & Creative Director / Cocoa Creative Agency

• Chair Elect: Dave Baccile, Chief Investment Officer / NCMIC

• Treasurer: Maria Davis, Vice President Commercial Real Estate / R&R Realty

• Secretary: Marcia Treichel, Vice President, Branch Manager / JPMorganChase

• Past Board Chair: Paul Schut, Technology Advisor / Marco

2025 BOARD MEMBERS WITH TWO YEAR TERMS:

• Anne Cooper, PHD, HR Professional ad Community Leader

• Jim Dunaway, Division VP Midwest / Casey’s General Store

• Sanita Dzafic, West Des Moines Branch Manager / Wells Fargo

• Harrison Kruse, Vice President / CBRE | Advisory and Transaction Services

• Robert Palmer, Of Council / Nyemaster Goode, P.C.

• Mark Peiffer, SR VP & Chief Financial Officer / Des Moines University

• Kourtney Perry, CEO / Privacy, LLC & Ladie Lex Scented Candles

• Sailu Timbo, Business Advisory / Creative Planning Business Services

2025 ONE YEAR APPOINTEES:

• Perlla Deluca, President / Southeast Constructors, Inc.

• Miriam De Dios Woodward, Founder, President & CEO / De Dios Consulting

• Jim Sandager, Senior Vice President Wealth Investment Advisor / Wealth Enhancement Group and WDM Citizen of the Year 2020

• Claudia Schabel, President & CEO / Schabel Solutions

2025 CITY, COMMUNITY, & CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVES:

• City of West Des Moines: Renee Hardman, President & CEO/Lutheran Services in Iowa & West Des Moines City Council Member; Member At-Large

• WDM Community School District: Dr. Matt Adams, Superintendent

• Waukee Community School District: Dr. Bradley Buck, Superintendent

• DMACC West Campus: Kristin Brookover, Executive Campus Dean

• WDM Leadership Academy: Pat Desenberg, Vice President IT Architecture & Development / NCMIC

• West YP: Haley Gutschenritter, Retirement Planner / Merkle Retirement Planning

• WDM Ambassadors: Allison Barnes, Sales Representative / Comparion Insurance

To learn more about the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the 2025 Board of Directors, visit wdmchamber.org.
 

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About the WDM Chamber of Commerce The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, established in 1924, is a dynamic organization dedicated to championing all things West Des Moines. With a focus on strengthening local businesses, providing personalized resources, and attracting a top-tier workforce, the Chamber

aims to position WDM as the best suburban city in America. Celebrating a century of excellence, the Chamber boasts a diverse community of over 800 members, offering something for everyone. Explore the possibilities, learn more about the chamber, and discover how you can get involved in shaping the future of West Des Moines at wdmchamber.org.