Barry Braver, DO, recognized with trustee emeritus status following years of service to the university
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees and recognized longtime trustee Barry Braver, DO, a 1979 graduate of DMU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, as a trustee emeritus.
The board recognized Braver for his years of dedicated service and leadership through the emeritus designation, which acknowledges former trustees whose commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact on DMU.
Joining the board are Matthew McKinney, JD, and Gary Stuck, DO, FAAFP, a 1983 graduate of DMU’s DO program. They bring extensive experience in health care, business, public service and governance to the board.
“Dr. Stuck and Mr. McKinney bring exceptional experience and leadership to the board,” says Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, DMU’s president and CEO. “Their expertise will further strengthen our Board of Trustees as we continue advancing DMU’s mission to improve lives in our communities and around the world through innovative education, patient care and scholarship. We are also grateful to Dr. Braver for his years of dedicated service and leadership. His contributions have helped shape DMU’s growth and success.”
Gary Stuck, DO’83, FAAFP
Stuck is a board-certified family physician, longtime health system leader and the 2025 DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumnus of the Year. Most recently, he served as chief medical officer of Advocate Health and chief executive officer of Advocate Physician Partners, a network of approximately 4,500 physicians across Illinois, until his retirement in 2024. Before his executive leadership roles, Stuck practiced family medicine in suburban Chicago for more than 30 years, caring for patients across the lifespan.
A Sioux City, Iowa, native, Stuck earned undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology from Morningside College before attending DMU. Throughout his career, he held numerous leadership positions focused on advancing physician engagement, value-based care and health system performance. Following retirement, he and his wife, Pam, established an endowed scholarship at DMU to support medical students with financial need.
Matthew McKinney, JD
McKinney is a member of the BrownWinick Law Firm, where he chairs the firm’s nationally recognized Government Relations practice. His areas of expertise include government relations, health law, business and corporate law litigation, administrative law and data security and privacy. A West Des Moines native, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Iowa and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law.
In addition to his legal practice, McKinney serves on the West Des Moines City Council and is actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations through Greater Des Moines. He currently serves on the boards or leadership bodies of organizations including the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Iowa, BRAVO Greater Des Moines, the Des Moines Arts Festival and ICON Water Trails. His professional and civic leadership has earned recognition from the Des Moines Business Record, The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.