Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Link Associates is made up of community leaders from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, all sharing a passion for the individuals we serve. Each member volunteers their time and talents by serving on a committee of interest or specialty including Personnel, Finance, Executive, Programs, Nomination and Audit.

It is the policy of Link Associates that the Board of Directors, in unison with the Executive Director and staff hold the agency accountable to the organizational vision, purpose, values, mission and code of ethics. It is the intent of the Board of Directors that Link Associates operates within the highest moral, ethical and business standards for conduct and service in the community we serve.

Russell Jensen, President of the Board

Board of Directors

Russell Jenson, President, Jensen Consulting
Amy Bethel, 1st Vice President, Iowa Health
Tammy Kerrigan, 2nd Vice President, Bearence Management Group
Mark Heston, Secretary, Life Care Services, LLC
Tim Gehm, Treasurer, Bankers Trust
Lorinda Peters, Past President

Scott Brennan, Davis, Brown Law Firm; Michael Carter; Ron Hanson, Ruan Corporation; Richard Rowe; Stephanie Strauss, Iowa Alcoholic Beverages; Russ Lewton, The Weitz Company; Nathan Overberg, Ahlers & Cooney; Steve Schmidt, Bearence Management Group; Tony Steverson, Des Moines Police Department; Kim Waltman, inSync Communications; Allison Pendroy, Life Care Services, LLC