Board of Directors

2025 Board of Directors

The Board of Directors form the governing body for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois. Individuals serve on the Board of Directors in a non-paid, volunteer role.

Brent Hawkins

President

Financial Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Group
North Liberty, IA

Seth Friedman

Vice President

Vice President, Event Production Advancement Resources
Cedar Rapids, IA

Dennis Gendron

Treasurer

McDonald's Owner/Operator, QC Area
Le Claire, IA

Dave Phillips

Secretary

Regional Compliance Officer - UnityPoint Health-Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Waterloo Regions
Marion, IA

Janine Petitgout, DNP, ARNP, CPNP

Director, Care Coordination Division & Pediatric Pain/Palliative Care Program, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Iowa City, IA

Scott Soifer

McDonald’s Owner/Operator in NE Iowa
Charles City, IA

Ian Russell

Lawyer, Lane & Waterman LLP
Bettendorf, IA

Josh Rasmusson

Business Developer, Woodruff Construction
Ankeny, IA

Matt Traetow

General Manager Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Tiffin, IA

Evan Diehl, MD MMM

Vice President Medical Director UnityPoint Health Clinics Cedar Rapids and Dubuque
Iowa City, IA

Kevin Murphy

McDonald's Owner/Operator, East Moline, IL
Bettendorf, IA

Jennifer Erdahl, MSN RN CCRN-K

Interim Associate Director, Acute Care Pediatrics, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Iowa City, IA

Emily Spellman

Associate Director, Neonatal Services, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Iowa City, IA

Jim von Maur

President and CEO of Von Maur
Davenport, IA

Travis Perry

Vice President/Commercial Operations of GreenState Credit Union
North Liberty, IA

Keenan Hutcheson

General Manager, Duck Creek Tire & Service, Inc.
Bettendorf, IA

Keith Clasen

Clinical Services Director, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
Iowa City, IA

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RMHC-EIWI is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status. Donations to RMHC-EIWI are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. The RMHC-EIWI EIN is 42-1189783. A copy of the RMHC-EIWI determination letter is available upon request.