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