Hope Ministries is guided by a dedicated team of staff and board members who serve with integrity, accountability, and a shared commitment to our Christ-centered mission.
LeaderShip Team

Cole Lindholm
President & CEO

Kathy Coady
Chief Development Officer

Jennifer Hutchinson
Chief Program Officer

Ben Irlbeck
Chief Operations Officer

Tim Lass
Chief Financial Officer

Leon Negen
CEO Emeritus
Board of Directors
Alan Gross
Chair
CEO, Iowa State Bank—Retired
Andy Moffitt
Vice-Chair
Vice President of Real Estate Development, Ryan Companies
Michael Miesen
Chief Financial Officer, Bratney Companies
Warren Dobbertin
Secretary
The Waldinger Corporation—Retired
Jason Brown
Founder and President, Jason Brown Coaching
Leah Owensby
Administration, Owensby Brothers Construction
Valerie Snyder Rivera
Treasurer
Vice President, Sales Operations, Wellmark BCBS
Ray Lorenz
President, Lorenz and Jones—Retired
Kim Smith
Owner, K. L. Smith, P.C.
Jeff Stanbrough
President, Stanbrough Realty Company
Jennifer Canelos
Senior VP, PR & Marketing, South Story Bank
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