Board of Directors

Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Iowa’s economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Iowa and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Iowans.

Joe Murphy

Joe Murphy

Iowa Business Council

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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Heidi Leavengood

Heidi Leavengood

Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Amber Mason Lusson

Amber Mason Lusson

Public Safety Policy Expert & Community Leader

SECRETARY

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Doug Neumann

Doug Neumann

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

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Gavin Blair

Gavin Blair

Iowa Association of REALTORS

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John Sorensen

John Sorensen

Iowa Bankers Association

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Kent Pilcher

Kent Pilcher

President of Estes Construction

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