Alumni Newsmakers

Robert D. Kendall (BBA96) has been named president of Carillon Tower Advisors, a global, multi-boutique asset management firm.

The United Way of Central Iowa announced that Mary Sellers (MBA07) will return as President in July 2021. Sellers had previously served in the role before being named U.S. President with United Way Worldwide. 

Matthew Obinna Nwaneri, (MBA 19) has taken on the role of Medical Director and practicing Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. 

Rollins, Inc. announced the retirement of Board Director Henry B. Tippie (BSC49). Tippie, who is 94 years old, has been a director of the company since it went public in 1968. 

Soumyo Sarkar (MBA82) has been appointed to the Fintso Investment Advisory Council. 

Brian Thompson (BBA97) has been named CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance unit and biggest overall business of UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Community Health Systems, Inc. announced that Timothy Hingtgen (BBA90) has been promoted from President and COO to CEO effective January 2021. 

InvenTrust Properties Corp announced that Mike Phillips (BBA 04) will move into the role of CFO as of August 2021. 

Jim Watson (BBA86) has been named Vice President of Commercial Development at Gabriel Network, a Tel Aviv-based mass shooter detection and response company. 

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Michael Bousselot (BBA05/MAC06) to the role of Director of the Department of Management for the State of Iowa. 

Securian Asset Management welcomed Jennifer M. Pedigo (BBA86/MBA98) as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy and Business Development

Tippie alum and former Hawkeye football player Brian Bielema (BBA 92) has been named head football coach at the University of Illinois. 

Tippie alum Lisa Steffen (MBA 14) has been named 2020 Business Leader of the Year by Space Coast Business magazine for her work with Collins Aerospace. 

Tippie alumnus Peter Frederick (BBA 85) is named CEO of American's biggest family-owned flour milling company. 

EMBA 01 Alum Sue Taylor has been named the Seattle Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Year in the Global Division by the SeattleCIO organization. Taylor is the CIO for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

Tuma Basa (BA 98 Econ & Business Administration) was named to Billboard's 2020 Power Players in Hip Hop in the Streaming category. Basa is the Director of Black music and culture at YouTube. 

Tippie alumnus Sarah Lande (MBA 83), a member of the Institute for International Business Advisory Board, will receive the University of Iowa's 2020 International Impact Award.

Claudia Marban, BBA 95, Private Wealth Advisor and President of Claudia Marban & Associates, has been featured in Fortune magazine as a 2020 Five Star Wealth Manager. 

Tippie alum Kelly Hayworth (BBA 83/MBA 85) received the Joe Lukehart Professional Service Award from the Iowa City/County Manager Association (IaCMA) for his work as City Administrator for the City of Coralville, IA. 

As a part of the company's organizational changes, Ford Motor Company has named John Lawler, MBA 90, to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

EquipmentShare has announced that Trevor Schauenberg, BBA 91, will join the company as Executive Operating Partner. In addition, Schauenberg will serve on the board of directors of this nationwide construction technology solutions provider. 

Melanie Boulden (MBA 98) has been appointed to the board of directors of Adobe. Currently the President of Coca-Cola's Stills Beverage Business, she will become Coca-Cola North America's Chief Marketing Officer in January 2021. 

Melanie Boulden, MBA 98, has been appointed to the board of directors of Adobe. Currently the President of Coca-Cola's Stills Beverage Business, she will become Coca-Cola North America's Chief Marketing Officer in January 2021. 

Financial services and lending industry veteran Trevor Schauenberg, BBA 1991, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for Growers Edge, a provider of data-driven financial technology solutions for the agricultural industry. 

Rob Heen, MBA 16, has been named president of the MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines. 

Eric Hansotia, MBA 98, was recently named Chairman and CEO  of AGCO Corporation, effective January 1, 2021. He has been with the company since 2013 and is currently senior vice president and chief operating officer. 

Janice Ellig was featured as one of the Business Women of the Year award winners from CEO Today. Janice can be found on page 10, 28, and 29. Click here to read her feature piece. 

Tyler Scheppmann has joined Dermody Properties as the firm’s new vice president of investor relations. He is responsible for all aspects of the company’s business concerning investor relations, fund strategy and capital execution. To read the entire release click here.

Life Fitness announced recently that Steve Klyn has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. To read the entire release click here.

Melanie Boulden has been appointed as president and general manager of The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) division, effective August 5. To read the entire release click here.