2020-2021 AMA Iowa Board of Directors
Additional Leadership Opportunities
In addition to the Board of Director positions, volunteers serve on the various committees to work on important projects and events. Members are encouraged to volunteer. Contact Denise Rumohr denise@amaiowa.com, if you are interested in volunteering.
If you would like to contact one of our board members, please email info@amaiowa.com and we will get you in touch with the correct contact.
President: Ellen Linkenhoker
ITA Group, Insights and Strategy Leader
ellen@amaiowa.com
President-Elect: Tiffani Brendeland
Meredith Corporation, Account Manager
tiffani@amaiowa.com
President-Elect: Kathy Temple
ARAG Legal Insurance, Marketing Consultant
kathleen@amaiowa.com
Immediate Past President: Kayt Gabrielson
Two Rivers Marketing, Senior Program Director
kayt@amaiowa.com
Secretary: Kat Mahr
kat@amaiowa.com
Treasury
Vice President of Treasury: Ben Currie
Meredith Corporation, Accounting Policy & Compliance Manager
ben@amaiowa.com
Director of Treasury: Jonathan Quinn
jonathan@amaiowa.com
Director of Treasury: Nick Frazier
nick@amaiowa.com
Compliance
Vice President of Compliance: Sean Callison
Faegre Baker Daniels, Attorney
Programs
Vice President of Programs: Micholyn Fajen
Fajen Consulting, Founder
micholyn@amaiowa.com
Assistant Vice President of Programs: Sara Huedepohl
Strategic America, Digital Marketing Manager
sara@amaiowa.com
Director of Programs: Kennedy Van Rossum
Bank Iowa, Marketing Specialist
kennedy@amaiowa.com
Director of Programs: Ivy Sprague
Hy-Vee, Communications Manager
ivy@amaiowa.com
Director of Programs: Riley McLeod
Shive-Hattery, Creative Strategist
riley@amaiowa.com
Director of Programs (Quad Cities): Lauren Watts
lauren@amaiowa.com
Sponsorships
Vice President of Sponsorships: Tony Hoffman
tony@amaiowa.com
Assistant Vice President of Sponsorships: Hailey Nesset
Carrier Access, Inc., Strategic Marketing Manager
hailey@amaiowa.com
Director of Sponsorships: Christy Gooding
GuideOne Insurance, Director of Marketing
christy@amaiowa.com
Communications
Vice President of Communications: Karlee Payne
Iowa Department of Revenue, Information Specialist/Webmaster
karlee@amaiowa.com
Assistant Vice President of Communications: Lana Vilez
Two Rivers Marketing, Project Manager
lana@amaiowa.com
Director of Communications: Abby Jones
abby@amaiowa.com
Director of Communications: Bob Dooley
Red 5 Interactive, Founder/CEO
bob@amaiowa.com
Membership
Vice President of Membership: Heather Saxton
StoneX Group, Director of Event Marketing and Promotion
heather@amaiowa.com
Assistant Vice President of Membership: Aileen Rojas
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Social Media Coordinator
aileen@amaiowa.com
Director of Membership (Member Experience): Ryan Masters
ryan@amaiowa.com
Director of Membership (Communities/Volunteers): Denise Rumohr
AKC Marketing, Account Manager, Media Buyer
denise@amaiowa.com
Director of Membership (Collegiate Relations): Chris Jones
National Pork Board, Director - Marketing Promotions & Partnerships
chris@amaiowa.com
Director of Membership (Quad Cities Engagement): Maura Warner
maura@amaiowa.com
Additional Leadership Opportunities
In addition to the Board of Director positions, volunteers serve on the various committees to work on important projects and events. Members are encouraged to volunteer. Contact Denise Rumohr, denise@amaiowa.com, if you are interested in volunteering.
