July 2024–present
Attorney
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.
Government affairs practice covering legislative strategy, regulatory matters, and public-policy advocacy.
Government affairs practiceExperience & credentials.
Legal practice, executive leadership, and a foundation in public policy.
Professional experience.
Current role
Executive Director
Iowa Business Energy Coalition
Leads the coalition’s work on utility policy, energy affordability and reliability, and Iowa’s economic competitiveness.
Iowa Business Energy CoalitionPrior to July 2024
General Counsel &
Director of Government Affairs
Iowa League of Cities
Legal counsel and public-policy advocacy for an association serving 870 Iowa cities, with work spanning economic development, utilities, zoning, and taxation.
Professional backgroundExecutive & board leadership.
Community philanthropy
President
West Des Moines Community Foundation
Executive Committee
Treasurer
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
2025–26 · Now Past President
President
Iowa Society of Association Executives
Education & qualifications.
Professional licensure
Licensed attorney
Admitted to practice in Iowa.
State of IowaAttorney profile
Legal education
Juris Doctor
Drake University Law School
Class of 2014Background
Undergraduate education
Bachelor of Arts
Drake University
Law, Politics & Society
Class of 2010Drake alumni
Recognition.
Emerging Citizen of the Year
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
ISAE presidency
Iowa Society of Association Executives
Chicago Fed Advisor
Community and Economic Development Sub-Council
Forty Under 40
Business Record
West Des Moines Leadership Academy
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Drake Alumni Executive Round Table
Drake University