Lynsey Engels is president of Mel Foster Co.’s real estate brokerage division. Prior to advancing into this role in 2013, she was a Realtor® for 12 years. As president, she spearheaded the modernization of several of the company’s offices into boutique style spaces that integrate technology and utilize flexible workspaces for agents who work remotely. Lynsey is currently serving on the board of directors for the John Deere Classic, Trinity Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Children’s Therapy Center, GreenState Credit Union, and she is involved with the Grant Wood Elementary School PTA. She coaches in the Bettendorf Soccer Association, is a sustaining member of Junior League of the Quad Cities, and a member of Brainstormers, a real estate industry group. She has been instrumental in raising funds for the Robert Young Center Children and Adolescent Services to help make a difference for children and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Lynsey and her husband, Marc, have three daughters and live in Davenport, Iowa.
Frank Lona, SHRM-CP, is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons (DMOS). Frank brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for helping people thrive. With a background that spans non-profit, educational, and corporate settings, Frank has developed a unique perspective on what it takes to build and sustain successful organizations.
Before joining DMOS, Frank served as the Director of People Strategy at VizyPay in Waukee, where he led several successful HR initiatives that helped the company and its employees achieve their goals. Frank's dedication to helping others goes beyond his professional life; As a former Catholic Priest who worked in non-profit, educational, and correctional institutions throughout Northwest Iowa, Frank developed a deep appreciation for the importance of building strong, supportive communities.
Frank received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, his Master in Divinity (M.Div) from Saint Meinrad in Meinrad, Indiana, and his Human Resources Management Certification from DMACC. When he's not working, Frank can be found exploring new destinations or tending to his beloved garden. A native of Suburban Los Angeles, Frank now resides in the Waveland Park neighborhood of Des Moines.
Robin Boudreau is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of No Foot Too Small, a local nonprofit, for-purpose organization inspired by the loss of her son Beau in 2013. In 2019, as the organization continued the trajectory of significant local and national growth, Robin resigned from her career in medical sales and leadership after nearly two decades. Called to serve and connect with others from an early age, Robin holds a degree in Family Science; coursework that has proven instrumental in her mission to support and uplift families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Robin is also the wife of Dr. Ryan Boudreau, an Associate Professor, and proud mother to her earthly children, Bella and Benjamin.
Jill Baker is Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing at RxSense, a private equity-backed healthcare technology company whose mission is to improve transparency and access to more affordable medications for millions across America. At RxSense, Jill is responsible for pharmacy relations and growing brand awareness for the direct to consumer SingleCare brand through TV, Radio and Out of Home advertising. Jill was previously Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Communications at Raise Marketplace. Prior to Raise, Jill spent ten years working in management and brand consulting at The Trium Group and Landor, respectively. Jill holds an MBA from the University of California, Davis, a Masters in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree in German and International Business from the University of Iowa. Jill resides just outside of Chicago in Elmhurst, Illinois with her husband Jonathan and son Quincy.
Nikki Wilcox is a strategic communication and marketing professional with more than 14 years of experience in leadership, business development, and project management. She currently serves as a Strategic Development Consultant at TrueNorth Companies, where she leads growth initiatives, supports executive decision-making, and builds partnerships across the nonprofit and corporate sectors.
Previously, Nikki was the Director of Strategic Development at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and also spent several years in education as a business/marketing teacher and project-based learning instructor at Iowa BIG. Her earlier roles in marketing, outreach, and public relations further strengthened her foundation in communication strategy and stakeholder engagement.
She holds an MBA with a Marketing Certificate and a BA in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa, along with a teaching licensure from Old Dominion University. Deeply committed to community impact, Nikki serves on eight additional boards and is passionate about using her expertise to support organizations and initiatives across the region.
She lives in Marion with her husband, three kids, and two dogs, and enjoys staying active in community projects and cheering on her children’s activities.
Scott Nevitt is an experienced professional in the coaching, banking, and financial sales community with a substantial background in performance growth, leadership enhancement, sales, client service & acquisition, financial planning, life insurance, and income protection. In May 2023, he started at Farm Bureau as a Wealth Management Consultant/Advisor and in April 2024, he transitioned to a District Manager. Previous to Farm Bureau, Nevitt was a Branch Manager of GreenState Credit Union in West Des Moines.
He has been married to his wife, Mitzi, for 21 years and together they have three wonderful children - Jakob, Luke, and Frank. While at the University of Northern Iowa, he earned a B.A. Degree in Finance and was a member of the Track & Field Team. Nevitt enjoys being active, and spending as much time as he can outdoors biking, running, walking, golfing or watching his sons in their sports lives. You can find Scott cheering for anything Iowa Hawkeyes, New York Yankees, and Green Bay Packers!
Kingsley Botchway II is the Executive Director of Human Resources for the UnityPoint Health Waterloo Region which encompasses the counties of Black Hawk, Marshall, Bremer, and Grundy. He was hired into his current position in July 2022. Previously, he was the Chief Officer of Human Resources & Equity for the Waterloo Community School District.
Botchway is an avid believer of transformational equity leadership and action. He has given a number of keynote addresses at conferences throughout the state of Iowa on how to achieve true equity within various organizational systems and structures. Botchway holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of South Carolina, and a professional doctorate in law from the University of Iowa. Botchway has received additional training and certifications from Harvard, Iowa State, Iowa, and Indiana Universities.
Through his work in the community, he has served on many boards and commissions while in Iowa, including five years on the Iowa City Council and two years as Mayor Pro Tem. On the Iowa City Council, he was a staunch advocate in addressing affordable housing, creating economic development for communities of need, and introducing equitable approaches to Iowa City policies, procedures, and protocols. In his personal time, he is a life partner to an amazing woman/leader/mom/shero and advocate for disability rights, Bethany Botchway. Together, they have three kids, Kingsley, Kairos, and Kaavia.
