Board of Directors & Leadership
IGA President
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
Nancy Ballenger
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Isle of Capri Casino, Bettendorf
Mo Hyder
General Manager, Rhythm City Casino, Davenport
Michele Wilke
Executive Vice President, Prairie Meadows, Altoona
Scott Smith
General Manager, Diamond Jo Worth Casino, Northwood
Board Members
Paul Czak
General Manager, Ameristar Casino Hotel, Council Bluffs
Robin Corbeil
General Manager, Casino Queen Marquette Inc.
Rob Higgins
General Manager, Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington
Wendy Runde
General Manager, Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
Sharon Haselhoff
Regional Vice President and General Manager, Grand Falls Casino Resort, Larchwood
Doug Fisher
General Manager, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Thomas Roberts
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Harrah's Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino, Council Bluffs
Janae Sternberg
Vice President, Finance, Harrah's Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino, Council Bluffs
Chad Moine
Senior Vice President, General Manager, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
Dave Monroe
Vice President and General Manager, Lakeside Hotel Casino, Osceola
Brian Rakestraw
CFO/COO, Q Casino & Hotel, Dubuque
Damon John
General Manager, Riverside Casino
Rick Gilson
Vice President - Operations, Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson
Steve Cody
General Manager, Wild Rose Casino, Emmetsburg
Steve Nauman
General Manager, Wild Rose Casino, Clinton