Āé¶¹APP Prepares to ā€œTake DSM by Stormā€

Āé¶¹APP is introducing a special event series in Des Moines, which will feature President Jay Byers interviewing distinguished alumni business leaders in the community. Set to debut Sept. 27, each ā€œTake DSM by Stormā€ event will also include special appearances by members of Āé¶¹APP’s faculty and athletics coaching staffs. All events are free and open to the public.

ā€œThis is an exciting opportunity to showcase and learn from Āé¶¹APP alumni who are making big things happen,ā€ said President Byers. ā€œIt’s also a great way to better connect our alumni base and other supporters and stakeholders in the Greater Des Moines region with the latest news from campus.Ā I look forward to these informative conversations and continuing to explore creative collaboration and innovative partnership possibilities between Āé¶¹APP and the Greater Des Moines community.ā€

Below is the schedule for Fall 2023. Morning events will feature continental breakfast while afternoon sessions will include a cocktail/appetizer reception.

Sept. 27, 7 a.m. – Hank Norem ’02, CEO Ramco Innovations

Āé¶¹APP presenters:

  • John Walker, associate professor of management
  • Reed Hoskins, head football coach

Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m. – Rich Willis ’74, Chair of the Board, Willis Automotive

Āé¶¹APP presenters:

  • Chad Timm, associate professor of education
  • Marty Bell, director of athletics

Nov. 16, 7 a.m. – Nicole Crain ’05, Executive Vice President, Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Āé¶¹APP presenters:

  • Kedron Bardwell, chair, professor of political science
  • Adrienne Gathman, assistant professor of political science
  • Eduardo Magalhaes III, professor of political science
  • Brian Niemuth, head women’s basketball coach

In order to plan effectively, please for any or all of these free events.