Leading in Times of Challenge with Gene Meyer

Greater Des Moines Partnership President Gene Meyer is also former mayor of West Des Moines. His professional career began with the Iowa Department of Public Safety as a special agent before retiring as Director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation in 2006. He returned later for four years as Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. He Spent 10 years serving as the West Des Moines mayor, as well as nine years on the West Des Moines Board of Education.

Gene Meyer Leadership Tips

In his roles, Gene has encountered challenges in public service. He highlights educational debates, natural disasters, major criminal investigations the building of Jordan Creek Town Center and more. Gene led his teams through preparation, training and ensuring those people have the tools they need to be able to address challenges.

The Leading in Times of Challenge podcast was previously produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. To learn more about community events and leadership, check out The Partnership blog.

Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Chamber Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. 

Leading in Times of Challenge with Gene Meyer

Gene Meyer Leadership Tips

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