As representatives of public employee, employer and retiree associations, committee members offer a unique understanding of their constituents’ interests and concerns. Many serve or served in the public sector with their constituents and are knowledgeable about retirement saving and planning.

Investment Board
Benefits Advisory Committee Members
Lowell Dauenbaugh

 

Lowell Dauenbaugh

Chair, Public Member
Voting Member
Term expires: 2026

Matt Carver

 

 

Matt Carver

Vice Chair, Member Association
Representative: School Administrators
Voting Member
Term expires: 2025

 

Susanna Cave

Susanna Cave

Member Association Representative: State Police Officers Council
Voting member

 

Vacancy

Todd Copley

Member Association Representative: AFSCME
Voting Member
Term expires: 2025

Len Cockman

Len Cockman

Employer Association Representative: Local School Districts
Voting Member
Term expires: 2027

Andrew Hennesy

Andrew Hennesy

Member Association Representative: IPERS Improvement Association

John Hieronymus

John Hieronymus

Member Association Representative: Retired IPERS Members

Richard Hoffman

Richard Hoffman

Member Association Representative: International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Voting Member
Term expires: 2025

Steve Hoffman

Steve Hoffman

Member Association Representative: ISSDA

Connie Kuennen

Connie Kuennen

Employer Association Representative: Community Colleges

Erin Mullenix

Erin Mullenix

Employer Association Representative: Cities
Voting member
Term expires: 2026

Brian McDonough

Brian McDonough

Employer Association Representative: Counties
Voting member
Term expires: 2027

Melissa Peterson

Melissa Peterson

Employer Association Representative: Teachers
Voting member
Term expires: 2026

Adam Steen

Adam Steen

Employer Association Representative: State of Iowa
Voting member