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.
  
  
• J. Marc Ward, vice-chairman of the board, attorney in general practice in Des Moines.
  
  
• Catherine (Kay) E. Beyerink, CEO of Telco Triad Community Credit Union.
  
  
• Laurie Hempen, director of human resources, Burlington School District.
  
  
• Christine Hensley, vice president of regional community affairs at Bank of the West, Des Moines.
  
  
• Dr. Tahira K. Hira, professor of personal finance and consumer economics, Iowa State University.
  
  
• Patricia Keir, chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community College in Davenport.
  
  
• John O'Byrne, retired after 21 years as president of Cresco Union Savings Bank and currently serves as vice-chairman of its board of directors.
  
  
• Robert Wilson "Bill" Sackett, attorney in general practice in Okoboji.
  
  
• Frank Thomas, senior counsel for Grinnell College.