Robert Ortberg

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization consisting of 22 members who are the chief decision makers of major employers. These member companies have made significant investments in the state's commercial infrastructure and are leaders in technology innovation, research and development, and grant procurement. The company also play a crucial role in philanthropic efforts throughout Iowa. The IBC member companies include Alliant Energy, Casey's General Stores, Inc., Collins Aerospace, Corteva Agriscience, Deere & Company, Fareway, HNI Corporation, Hy-Vee, Inc., Bankers Association, Kent Corporation, MercyOne, Meredith Corporation, MidAmerican Energy Company, Pella Corporation, Principal, Ruan Transportation Management Systems, The Weitz Company, The University of Health Care, UnityPoint Health, Vermeer Corporation, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, and Wells Enterprises, Inc. The company is based in Des Moines, IA.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) is a non-profit organization that serves five counties in Iowa: Benton, Cedar, Jones, Linn, and Johnson. The company's community-driven strategy, Unite to Inspire, focuses on building economic mobility, fostering childhood success, improving access to healthcare, and supporting safety net services to create a stronger community. UWECI's mission is to unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions that improve people's lives, with a focus on education, financial stability, and health as the essential building blocks for a good quality of life. The company is based in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Government Systems, Inc. provides systems integration and business consulting services. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

US Foundation for Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Tech designs educational programs in science and technology. The firm designs accessible and innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education; and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The company was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 and is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Commercial Systems LLC provides construction and real estate agency services. The company was founded in 1998 and is located in Saint Paul, MN

Collins Aerospace engages in the manufacture of communication and aviation electronics products. It serves the commercial aviation, business aviation, military, defense, helicopter, space and airports industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Goodrich Corp. engages in the supply of systems and services to the aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. The company was founded by Benjamin Franklin Goodrich in 1870 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

United Technologies Corp. engages in the provision of products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. It operates through the following business segments: Otis; Carrier; Pratt and Whitney; and Collins Aerospace Systems. The Otis segment designs, manufactures, sells, and installs elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and service. The Carrier segment provides heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes aircraft engines for the commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation markets. The Collins Aerospace Systems segment offers technologically advanced aerospace products and aftermarket service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, regional, business and general aviation markets, military, space and undersea operations. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT.