THE IHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL
The IHSAA Board of Control: Purpose & Function
The Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control maintains general supervision over all athletic contests of member schools and interprets Association rules. The Board consists of eight voting members and one non-voting ex-officio member who represent all five IHSAA districts in the state of Iowa. Seven board members are elected by IHSAA schools, and one by the Iowa Association of School Boards.
Current Board of Control Members
Deron Durflinger, Chairperson
Van Meter, 2026
Steve Pettit, Vice Chairperson
Southeast Polk, 2028
Barb Schwamman, Treasurer
Osage & Riceville, 2027
Dr. Andy Crozier, Central Lee, 2029
Amanda Whaley, West Branch, IASB, 2029
Trevor Miller, Exira-EHK & Audubon, 2028
Brent Cook, Dubuque Senior, 2027
Brent Jorth, Central Lyon, 2025
Eric St. Clair – ex-officio, Department of Education
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Approved minutes from past Board of Control meetings from recent school years.
The IHSAA Representative Council: Purpose & Function
The 25-member Representative Council formulates the aims and policies of the IHSAA each year and holds the power to initiate amendments and new rules for the Executive Director to submit to the electorate. The council members are elected by member schools and are chosen by district and according to school classification.
Current Council Members
CENTRAL DISTRICT
- Justin Stockdale, Superintendent
- Dike-New Hartford
- Jess Toliver, Superintendent
- Eagle Grove
- Ben Petty, Superintendent
- BCLUW, Conrad
- Dr. Ann Lebo, Superintendent
- Grundy Center
- Nick Ross, Principal
- Waukee Northwest
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
- Jason McLaughlin, Superintendent
- West Hancock
- Jay Marley, Superintendent
- Tripoli
- Aaron Reinhart, Principal
- Central, Elkader
- Ken Baker, Principal
- Forest City
- Brian Howes, Principal
- Dubuque, Senior
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
- Ken Slater, Superintendent
- Hinton
- Adam Bisenius, Superintendent
- Ridge View
- Jason Engleman, Principal
- Central Lyon
- Nathan Hemiller, Superintendent
- East Sac County
- Steve Webner, Superintendent
- LeMars
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
- Mike Still, Superintendent
- Wayne, Corydon
- Brian Stone, Superintendent
- Mid-Prairie, Wellman
- Joe Burnett, Superintendent
- Durant & Wilton
- Shannon Webb, Principal
- Sigourney
- Josh Manning, Principal
- Pella
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
- Jeff Privia, Superintendent
- Clarinda
- Joe Erickson, Superintendent
- Southwest Valley
- Chris Coffelt, Superintendent
- Central Decatur
- Katie Elwood, Principal
- Stanton
- Dr. Brent Hoesing, Superintendent
- Lewis Central
Advisory Committees
The IHSAA utilizes advisory committees for each sport as well as other oversight and election functions. The sport advisory committees, sometimes joint with the IGHSAU, are made up of coaches and administrators from across the state to help make proposals, recommendations, and provide input to the Board of Control.