Board of Directors & Leadership
IGA President
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Wes Ehrecke, CAE, FASAE
Wes Ehrecke is the President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association, a position held since 2000. Ehrecke is a 46-year veteran in the association management profession. He’s also held senior management or CEO positions in three other utility and banking associations.
Ehrecke is a graduate of Iowa State University. He has served on several foundation and professional boards as a director or officer including:
- Iowa Travel Industry Partners
- Iowa State Parks Foundation
- Iowa and American Societies of Association Executives
- Iowa 4-H Foundation
- American Gaming Association
- ISU Greenlee School of Journalism Advisory Council
Wes has received several honors, including the Leadership for Iowa award, the ISAE Distinguished Executive Award and the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s highest honor, the Meritorious Award.
Board of Directors
Board Officers
![Rob Higgins_GM Catfish](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rob-Higgins_GM-Catfish.jpg)
Rob Higgins
General Manager, Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington
![Nancy Ballenger_new](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nancy-Ballenger_new.jpg)
Nancy Ballenger
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Isle of Capri Casino, Bettendorf
![leadership_hyder](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/leadership_hyder.jpg)
Mo Hyder
General Manager, Rhythm City Casino, Davenport
![Scott Smith](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Scott-Smith.jpg)
Scott Smith
General Manager, Diamond Jo Worth Casino, Northwood
Board Members
![Paul Czak](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Paul-Czak.jpg)
Paul Czak
General Manager, Ameristar Casino Hotel, Council Bluffs
![Robin Corbeil](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Robin-Corbeil-1C-scaled.jpg)
Robin Corbeil
General Manager, Casino Queen Marquette Inc.
![Wendy Runde](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wendy-Runde-Head-shot-full-resolution-06.2021-scaled.jpg)
Wendy Runde
General Manager, Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
![Doug Fisher](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Doug-Fisher.jpg)
Doug Fisher
General Manager, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
![thomasnndone](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thomasnndone.jpg)
Thomas Roberts
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Harrah's Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino, Council Bluffs
![Moine, Chad](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Moine-Chad.jpg)
Chad Moine
Senior Vice President, General Manager, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
![Dave monroe photo](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dave-monroe-photo.jpg)
Dave Monroe
Vice President and General Manager, Lakeside Hotel Casino, Osceola
![Michele Wilkie](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Michele-Wilkie.jpg)
Michele Wilkie
Executive Vice President, Prairie Meadows, Altoona
![Brian Rakestraw](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brian-Rakestraw.jpg)
Brian Rakestraw
CFO and COO, Q Casino & Hotel, Dubuque
![Damon John](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/016_Riverside_AUG_2023-scaled.jpg)
Damon John
General Manager, Riverside Casino
![Travis_Dvorak](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Travis_Dvorak.jpg)
Travis Dvorak
General Manager, Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson
Steve Cody
General Manager, Wild Rose Casino, Emmetsburg
![Steve Nauman](https://www.iowagaming.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Steve-Nauman.jpg)
Steve Nauman
General Manager, Wild Rose Casino, Clinton