Board of Directors

Iowa Student Loan is governed by a board of directors appointed by the governor of Iowa. Board members represent educational, banking and public interest sectors. The board provides extensive levels of oversight and checks and balances ensuring Iowa Student Loan adheres to its mission and meets its obligations. The current Iowa Student Loan board of directors includes the following members:

• Timothy Bottaro, chairman of the board, attorney in general practice in Sioux City.
• Catherine (Kay) E. Beyerink, CEO of Telco Triad Community Credit Union in Sioux City.
• Tammy Bramley, loan officer and manager of Community Bank in Soldier.
• Debra Derr, president of North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.
• Laurie Hempen, director of human resources, Burlington School District in Burlington.
• Christine Hensley, vice chairwoman, vice president of regional community affairs at Bank of the West in Des Moines.
• Dr. Tahira K. Hira, professor of personal finance and consumer economics at Iowa State University in Ames.
• Tony Kaska, president and CEO of Midwest Heritage Bank in West Des Moines.
• John O'Byrne, retired after 21 years as president of Cresco Union Savings Bank in Cresco.
• Robert Wilson "Bill" Sackett, attorney in general practice in Okoboji.
• Frank Thomas, retired as senior counselor to the president after 18 years with Grinnell College in Grinnell.