Amy Burkhart - Chair
Resides in Burlington
Marketing Consultant
Community Board Member
Independent
Original Appointment Date: May 1, 2021
Current Term Ends: April 30, 2027
Email: amy.burkhart@iowa.gov
Alan Ostergren - Vice Chair
Resides in Altoona
Non-Profit President
Attorney
Republican
Original Appointment: May 1, 2023
Current Term Ends: April 30, 2026
Email: alan.ostergren@iowa.gov
Michael Boal
Resides in Urbandale
Attorney
Republican
Original Appointment: November 5, 2025
Current Term Ends: April 30, 2028
Email: michael.boal@iowa.gov
Kirk Nielsen
Resides in Sioux City
Retired Law Enforcement
Retired Racing & Gaming Commission Employee
Independent
Original Appointment Date: March 2, 2026
Current Term Ends: April 30, 2027
Email: kirk.nielsen1@iowa.gov
Linda Upmeyer
Resides in Clear Lake
Iowa House of Representatives 2003 to 2021; Speaker of the House 2016 to 2020
Retired Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Republican
Original Appointment Date: May 1, 2026
Current Term Ends: April 30, 2029
Email: linda.upmeyer@iowa.gov
