IOA Committees

The Iowa Optometric Association has a number of committees focused around specific topics that affect optometrists. Committee members volunteer to donate their time and effort toward improving various aspects of our industry.

PAC Fundraising

Members
Anna Dimmer
Samantha Duplak
Janell Kassel
Tyler Lefeber

Trustee
Chad Klein

Staff
Gary Ellis

Government Relations

Co-Chairs
Scott Bowker
Randy Johnson

Members
Jeff Anderson
Steve Brownmiller
Chris Carter
Abie Chadderdon
Mark Hansen
Mike Korthals
Tyler Lefeber
Mark Mentzer
Steve Sloan
Caitlyn Stakeley
Brandon Tish
John Weihe

Trustee
Jeff Manternach

Staff
Gary Ellis

Education

Co-Chairs
Patrick Fleming
Matt Donner

Members
Pauline Bland
Kimberly Cruise
Christopher Diehl – Summer CE
Anna Dimmer – Hawkeye
Jill Gonder
Brandon Hauck
Nick Huisman – Hawkeye
Jacob Muller
Ryan Reedy – Summer CE
Kris Rhoads
Dennis Schlader
James Schroder
Jordan Ukena – Congress
Larry Van Daalen
Dan Wolfe

Trustee
Molly Walker

Staff
Gary Ellis