Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation welcomes Ryan Van Kooten as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Van Kooten manages INHF’s finances, providing financial statements, analysis and planning to advance the INHF mission and provide transparency to donors.
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Field Assistants boost INHF's land stewardship efforts (Posted March 18, 2026)
Hannah Hageman and Jessica Paul sign on as temporary Field Assistants.
Meet Tanner Bouchard, INHF's first Lakes Area Land Stewardship Director (Posted February 24, 2026)
INHF is excited to introduce Tanner Bouchard — as our first Lakes Area Land Stewardship Director, Tanner will be a permanent staff presence focused on stewardship and conservation of INHF-protected lands in northwest Iowa through direct land restoration planning and management activities.
Introducing Greg Schmitt, INHF's Eastern Iowa Community Engagement Coordinator (Posted February 13, 2026)
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is pleased to introduce Greg Schmitt as INHF’s Eastern Iowa Community Engagement Coordinator. This position will enhance INHF’s presence in the Eastern Iowa region, developing partner and community relationships.
Meet Sam Bryson, INHF’s first J. Edward Power, Jr. Fellow (Posted January 20, 2026)
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is pleased to introduce Sam Bryson, who starts this month on a temporary basis to support INHF’s development and legal needs in a fellowship role new to the organization.
INHF Welcomes New Staff This Fall (Posted November 21, 2025)
INHF welcomed three individuals to our team this fall! Get to know them in their bios below.
INHF Says Farewell to Diane Graves, Administrative Assistant (Posted October 29, 2025)
INHF is known as a place where staff have longevity with the organization — Diane Graves is a perfect example. If you have ever called or visited the INHF main office, you would have probably met or talked to Diane. After 25 incredible years of dedicated service to INHF, Diane is retiring.
Meet Jessica Paul, INHF’s Central Iowa Field Assistant (Posted September 8, 2025)
INHF is pleased to have Jessica Paul join the central Iowa stewardship crew to help boost restoration efforts as we move into fall.