IHELA's Board of Directors consists of five members. Each Director is appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Iowa Senate. Directors must be residents of Iowa and no more than three may be members of the same political party or gender. Board appointments are made for six-year terms. In addition to the five members appointed by the Governor, the State Treasurer serves as an ex-officio member of the Board.

Stephanie Savage

Ms. Savage is a resident of Dubuque, Iowa. She is a civic leader in the Dubuque Community. Her current term expires April 30, 2010.

Dennis Houlihan

Mr. Houlihan is a resident of Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. Houlihan is a financial consultant with Wachovia Securities, LLC. His current term expires April 30, 2012.

John V. Hartung

Mr. Hartung is a resident of Indianola, Iowa. He is the Retired President of the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. His current term expires April 30, 2015.

Janet Piller

Ms. Piller is a resident of Urbandale, Iowa. Ms. Piller is an insurance agent with Piller Insurance Services, LLC. Her current term expires April 20, 2014.

Dennis Barnum

Dennis Barnum is a resident of Gowrie, Iowa. He is retired and currently President of IADP (Iowans Against the Death Penalty). His current term expires April 30, 2011.