Georgia Van Gundy, Executive Director of the Iowa Business Council will be our featured guest. She will talk about the Iowa Business Council and the Council's priorities for the 2019 session. Georgia brings a wealth of experience to the table in her career in government and legislative matters, and we anticipate a great discussion.
As the Executive Director of Iowa Business Council she leads an organization comprised of CEO’s and top executives from the 23 largest employers in Iowa. The organization serves as a catalyst to elevate Iowa’s long term economic vitality through global thought leadership, research and advocacy.
Georgia graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Finance. Prior to her position at the IBC, she led global strategies for a Fortune 250 company. She has over 18 years’ experience in the field of government relations and public affairs both in Iowa and nationally. The early years of her career focused in the areas of banking and finance. She is an Iowa native and has a passion for working to make Iowa a better place to live, work and raise a family.