WHOWE ARE:

The Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a voluntary coalition of the state's business and government leaders, who share a commitment to working together to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic events in Iowa. Created in 2007 by the Iowa Business Council and representatives from key state agencies, the partnership will help integrate business resources, expertise, and response plans with those of government during all stages of disaster management.

Safeguard Iowa Partnership became an Iowa nonprofit corporation on July 25, 2008 and granted 501(c)(3) tax status from the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, Safeguard Iowa Partnership is registered with the Iowa Register of Accountability as a nonprofit committed to continuous improvement through the Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:

Safeguard Iowa Partnership organizational structure includes Board of Directors, Initiative Teams and Chapters. The Partnership has two full-time employees; an Executive Director and Program Manager.  

BOARDOF DIRECTORS:

Jeff McClaran, Wells Fargo & Company, 2012 Chair

A.J. Mumm, Polk County Emergency Management, 2012 Vice Chair

Kevin Smith, Nationwide Insurance, 2012 Secretary/Treasurer

Elliott Smith, Iowa Business Council

Denny Coon, Scott County Department of Heath

Francisco Molina, AEGON USA

Mike Goldberg, Linn County Emergency Management

Joe Raso, Iowa City Area Development Group

Peter Grandgeorge, MidAmerican Energy Company

Dave Bogle, Principal Financial Group

Jim Saunders, Iowa Department of Public Safety

Gerd Clabaugh, Iowa Department of Public Health

STAFF:

Jami Haberl, Executive Director

Jesse Truax, Program Coordinator