February 10, 2015

News from the Foundation Board of Directors

On Tuesday, the Iowa State University Foundation Board of Directors announced that Roger Neuhaus, president and chief executive officer, will be leaving the organization.

Larissa Holtmyer Jones will become president and CEO. During Larissa’s 17 years with the Foundation she has held numerous leadership positions, including serving as the vice president of development in which she played a critical role in the oversight and implementation of the largest fundraising campaign in the history of the university.

“Larissa is a seasoned fundraising professional and we are excited that she has agreed to step into this leadership role,” said Len Rodman, chairman of the foundation’s board of directors. “We look forward to working with her, the senior management team, and the rest of the foundation staff.”

Iowa State University President Steven Leath said, “I have worked closely with Larissa over the past three years, and I am certain she has the perfect set of skills and abilities to lead the foundation’s efforts to make ISU our nation’s premier land-grant institution.”