Maribeth Wright – Executive Director

Dr. Wright joined IHELA as Executive Director in August 2003. Prior to joining the Authority, Dr. Wright was employed in enrollment management at Simpson College for fourteen years. Her positions at Simpson included Associate Director of Admissions, Orientation Coordinator, and Director of Transfer and international Enrollment. Dr. Wright received her B.A. degree in Management from Simpson College, M.S. degree in Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University, and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies also from Iowa State.

Will B. Tschudy – Financial Advisor

Mr. Tschudy is a senior vice president with Stern Brothers & Co., a national investment banking firm. He has more than 30 years of experience in investment banking, specializing in housing bonds, general local governments, and private colleges and universities. Mr. Tschudy has served as financial advisor to the Authority since its inception. Mr. Tschudy received his B.A. degree from the University of Iowa and his MPA from the University of Kansas. In addition to his role with the Authority, he also serves as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

David VanSickel – General Counsel

Mr. VanSickel has been with the law firm of The Davis Brown Law Firm since 1977. For the past 32 years, Mr. VanSickel has concentrated primarily in the area of public finance. He has been involved with IHELA since its inception, drafting the legislation that established the Authority. He has been part of the finance team for every financing issued by IHELA and also served as bond counsel for the majority of IHELA's financings. Mr. VanSickel received his undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa (magna cum laude) and his law degree from the University of Iowa (with distinction). He is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the American, Iowa and Polk County Bar Associations.