The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced its new board of directors for the upcoming year.
Aaron Wiese, president of Hy-Vee, Inc., has been elected Board President and will succeed April Schmaltz, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, who has served as Board President since 2024. Becky Woody, Owner of KHI Solutions, has been elected Board Vice President, and Keith Clasen, Department Administrative Officer at UI Health Care, will serve as Board Treasurer.
"Hy-Vee has supported the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative since the organization’s founding in 2011. I am honored to serve in the role of Board President and continue our shared mission of making Iowa a healthier place to live, work and raise a family,” said Aaron Wiese, president, Hy-Vee, Inc. "Building healthier communities takes businesses, schools, nonprofits and government leaders coming together to create meaningful, lasting change. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated board members and community partners to build on the organization's strong foundation, expand our reach and create more opportunities for Iowans of all ages to live healthier, happier lives.”
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative board of directors brings together leaders from business, health care, and community organizations across Iowa who are committed to improving the physical, social, and mental well-being of all Iowans.
Other members of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative board of directors include:
April Schmaltz, Past Board President – President and CEO, Delta Dental of Iowa
Matt Evans – Partner and Practice Leader, TrueNorth Companies
Quentin Hart – Founder & CEO, Hart Civic Strategies
Meg Schneider – Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Member Engagement, Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Dr. Jennifer Groos – Pediatrician, Primary Health Care B. Engebretsen Medical Clinic; Iowa Clinical Leadership Consultant, Iowa Primary Care Association
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative extends its gratitude to April Schmaltz for her leadership and service as Board President. During her tenure, Schmaltz helped guide the organization's efforts to advance health and well-being across Iowa and strengthen partnerships that support healthier communities statewide.
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The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven to ensure that every Iowan has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Creating awareness and integrating solutions to improve the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans, we can inspire individuals and their communities to improve their health and happiness, and ultimately achieve our goal.