Our Vision

To be the statewide leader in providing opportunities for all Iowans to live a healthier lifestyle by motivating, encouraging and supporting lifelong wellbeing through sports, recreation, and competition.

Our Mission

The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) mission is to provide sports, recreation, health and wellness opportunities for Iowans of all abilities.

What is the Iowa Sports Foundation?

The ISF is comprised of the Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Senior Games and the Iowa Corporate Games.

Our board of directors is made up of former governors and athletic and corporate leaders from around the state. Corporate sponsorships, donations, grants and entry fees provide the major source of funding for the ISF. The ISF does not rely on any state or federal funding.

Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Julie Middleswart, Chair, Ernst & Young
Michael Bousselot, President, Faegre Drinker
Chris Verlengia, Vice President, Wellmark
Lynn Walz, Treasurer, retired
Mac O’Brien, Secretary, Nyemaster Goode Law Firm
Jess Vilsack, Past Chair, Summit Carbon Solutions

BOARD MEMEBERS

Taylor Anderson, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
Barb Baker, Grinnell Mutual
Tavian Banks, YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Blake Boldon, Drake Relays Director
Kevin Bourke, Discover Ames
Rob Bradley, Pella Corporation
Lydia Caraveo, Grinnell Mutual
Tony Dickinson, NCMIC
Zach Elsbecker, YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Megan Franklin, University of Northern Iowa
Beth Goetz, University of Iowa
Travis Gorsch, Iowa Foundation
Tim Grabinski, MidAmerican Energy
Norman Granger, State of Iowa/Board of Parole
Brian Hardin, Drake University
John Hartung, Retired
Troy Henrich, Corteva
Todd Jacobus, Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs
Kelly Johnson Rose, Iowa Parks and Recreation Association
Steve Jordison, Retired
Tom Keating, Iowa High School Athletic Association
Jackie Kleppe, University of Iowa Health Care
Dave Lubbers, Assistant Professor – Drake University
Jamie Pollard, Iowa State University
Steve Purcell, Mediacom
RJ Sumrall, Mid-Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Patrick Tomka, Office of the Governor
Craig Winger, Iowa Soccer Association
Lydia Zerby, Iowa Food & Family Project