(Des Moines, IA) -- The Greater Des Moines Partnership's new President and CEO will be Tiffany Tauscheck. She'll take over the role July 1st, and succeeds Jay Byers, who has taken a job as President of Simpson College.
Tauscheck has worked at The Partnership for eight years in a variety of positions, currently as its Chief Operations Officer and President of Downtown DSM, Inc.
Tauscheck has led a number of major projects for the organization. Most recently, Tauscheck worked with community partners to complete the Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan and Action Plan, a community-driven plan to help position Downtown Des Moines (DSM) for short-term economic recovery and long-term economic vitality and vibrancy. The plan, which was the most inclusive, community-driven plan of Downtown’s history with over 8,000 participating community members, was adopted unanimously by the Des Moines City Council as part of the city’s comprehensive plan.
Tauscheck also served as a founding member of the Central Iowa Water Trails Board of Directors, which became the Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails project. She served on the Lauridsen Skatepark Campaign Cabinet to help build the largest skatepark in the country. She has worked closely with regional leaders on efforts to advance the Des Moines International Airport terminal project and the Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium and Global Plaza.
“I firmly believe we will continue to build on the momentum created from the generations of visionary business and community leaders who have come before us. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead The Partnership and continue to work collaboratively on regional projects and initiatives that will drive economic growth and vitality and impact our community’s quality of life for years to come,” said Tauscheck. “We are One Partnership and one region, united and focused on making DSM USA strong. We have a rich history of coming together to make big things happen, and I look forward to working with Partnership Investors, Members and stakeholders to cultivate a vibrant, growing and thriving region.”