Board of Directors & Leadership

Wes Ehrecke, CAE, FASAE

Wes Ehrecke is the President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association, a position held since 2000. Ehrecke is a 44-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:

• the Iowa State Parks Foundation
• the Travel Federation of Iowa
• the Iowa and American Societies of Association Executives
• Iowa 4-H
• 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.