- Are the volunteers responsible for governing the state agency – Volunteer Iowa (or ICVS) – which is responsible for administrating Iowa’s National Service and volunteer programs.
- Are empowered by federal and state statutes to set priorities and determine what programs best meet the needs of Iowa.
- Are appointed by the Governor to three-year terms that begin on July 1. Every year, a few commissioner positions are available. If you are interested in serving as a Commissioner, you can apply anytime!
Leadership Team
COMMISSION CHAIR
Angela Jiskoot
West Des Moines
COMMISSION VICE CHAIR
Dan Cataldi
Windsor Heights
Appointed by the Governor
Bobbretta Brewton
Des Moines
Kevin Brown
Spencer
Monica Chavez-Silva
Grinnell
Jarmarco Clark
Iowa City
Courtney Clement
Iowa Dept. of
Education Designee
Madison Craig
Solon
Rev. Tim Jacobsen
Ankeny
Kevin Koester
Ankeny
Dan Koster
Van Meter
Dave Layton
Clinton
Jim Lindenmayer
Iowa Board of
Regents Designee
AJ Lyman
Shenandoah
Barb Mittman
Nevada
Henny Ohr
Des Moines
Dawn Roberts
Des Moines
Greg Sutherland
Ellston
Barbara Westercamp
Cedar Rapids
Nonvoting/Exofficio
Jamie Crispin
AmeriCorps
Debi Durham
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa Finance Authority
Lauren Finke
Volunteer Centers
of Iowa
Hannah Rivas
Iowa SCP/FGP
Kalen Petersen
Iowa RSVP Directors
Association
Rob Barron
Iowa Campus
Compact
Lori Williams
Iowa Disaster Human
Resource Council
(IDHRC)