Executive Leadership Team (ELT)

Des Moines University President Angela L. Walker FranklinAngela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Mark Peiffer, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Des Moines UniversityMark Peiffer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Wallace Boeve, Des Moines University College of Health SciencesWallace Boeve, Ed.D., PA-C, DFAAPA
Dean, College of Health Sciences
Steven Halm, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineSteven J. Halm, D.O., FAAP, FACP
Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kevin Smith, Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and SurgeryKevin Smith, D.P.M., PH.D., FACFAS
Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Kimberly Brown, Ph.D, M.Ed.
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
Stephanie GreinerStephanie Greiner, M.S.
Vice President for University Advancement
Phillip Blumberg, Executive Director of the Des Moines University ClinicPhilip Blumberg, M.H.A.
Executive Director – Clinic
Susan Huppert, Des Moines University Chief External and Governmental Affairs OfficerSue Huppert
Chief External and Governmental Affairs Officer
Erika Linden, Des Moines University Chief Compliance OfficerErika Linden, MA, CHC
Chief Compliance Officer
Rich Salas, Des Moines University Diversity and Multicultural AffairsRich A. Salas, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
Marc Wachtfogel, Des Moines University Chief Human Resources OfficerMarc Wachtfogel, Ph.D.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Carolyn Weaver, Des Moines University Chief Information OfficerCarolyn Weaver, M.B.A.
Chief Information Officer

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the University. The Board oversees the affairs of the University and works closely with the President to monitor the strategic initiatives. Board members are community, civic, business and professional leaders committed to the DMU's mission and vision. The University has been a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities since January 1971.

David L. Kapaska, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesDavid L. Kapaska, D.O.’86
Chair
Sally K. Mason, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesSally K. Mason, Ph.D.
Vice Chair
Mark C. Menadue, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesMark C. Menadue, D.O.’83, FACEP, J.D. FCLM
Treasurer
Mary A. Radia, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesMary A. Radia, D.O.’81
Secretary
Michael C. Witte, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesMichael C. Witte, D.O.’77
Past Chair
Larry Baker, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesLarry J. Baker, D.O.’77, FACEP
Board Member
Barry Braver, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesBarry Braver, D.O.'79
Board Member
Jay W. Christensen, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesJay W. Christensen, M.H.A.'01
Board Member
Anthony Coleman, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesAnthony Coleman, DHA
Board Member
Marcia L. Hammers, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesMarcia L. Hammers, B.H.A.’88
Board Member
Renee Hardman, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesRenee Hardman, M.B.A.
Board Member
W. Hal Hatchett, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesW. Hal Hatchett, D.P.M.’00, FACFAS
Board Member
Michael Helak, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesMichael J. Helak, B.S.
Board Member
Victoria L. Herring, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesVictoria L. Herring, J.D.
Board Member
Laura J. Jackson, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesLaura J. Jackson, M.A.
Board Member
S. Ahmed Merchant, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesS. Ahmed Merchant, B.S.
Board Member
Nicki L. Nigro, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesNicki L. Nigro, D.P.M.’89
Board Member
Stephen RichardsStephen Richards, D.O.’74, RHA, FAAP
Board Member
Stanley E. SkopitStanley E. Skopit, D.O.’77, FAOCD
Board Member
David A. Stark, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesDavid A. Stark, BBA, MA, FACHE
Board Member
Bernard Swift, Des Moines University Board of TrusteesBernard Swift, D.O.’76, M.H.A.
Board Member

Trustees Emeriti

  • Anderson, William G., D.O., FACOS
  • Angove, Arthur E., D.O.
  • Brown, Richard D.O.
  • Button, Jennie Tripson, D.O.
  • Diamond, Martin D.O.
  • Feldman, Bernard M., D.O., FACG
  • Goldstein, Murray, D.O.
  • Grekin, James A., D.O., MACOI
  • Levy, Ralph, D.O.
  • Morain, Stephen M., J.D.
  • Sutton, Sara E., D.O.
  • Wittmack, C. Arthur

Deceased

  • Abramsohn, Julius L, D.O.
  • Agnew, John C., D.O.
  • Astley, J.R.
  • Baker, Joseph B., D.O.
  • Baldridge, John
  • Bucholz, Gilbert S., D.O.
  • Coatney, Richard F., D.O.
  • Connolly, John Jr., Esq.
  • Elmets, Harry B., D.O.
  • Fisher, Sue, D.O.
  • Glanton, Luther T., Judge
  • Glanton, Willie Stevenson, Esq.
  • Groff, Irwin G., D.O.
  • Hannam, H. Dean
  • Kotz, Richard M., D.O.
  • Kreamer, Robert, M., D.O.
  • Lerner, Alfred D., Judge
  • Levitt, Madelyn M. (Maddie)
  • Magen, Myron S., D.O., FACOP
  • McKinney, Harold E.
  • McKinney II, Max T., D.O., FACFP
  • McNerney, Joseph R., D.O.
  • Mullin, Dorothy V., D.O.
  • Olsen, Ralph A.
  • Petersen, Glenn C.
  • Rothman, David, D.O., MACOI
  • Rosenblatt, Edwin, D.P.M.
  • Rosenblatt, Jerry G., D.O.
  • Ruza, Paul, D.O.
  • Shimoda, K. George, D.O.
  • Swarzman, Roy L.
  • Toriello, Dante, D.O.
  • Waldinger, Mose
  • Wilson, Bryce, E., D.O.
  • Yungclas, Patricia
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