University of Iowa Foundation

Foundation Leadership

Lynette L. Marshall, CFRE
President and CEO

Lynette L. Marshall became president of The University of Iowa Foundation in August 2006. In her time at Iowa, the foundation has experienced record performance and growth for people and programs throughout the University of Iowa. She has launched a number of initiatives, including a program to engage more UI students in philanthropy and volunteerism; efforts to involve more women in philanthropic leadership; and a strategic planning effort that is guiding the Foundation in its service to the University. A graduate of the University of Illinois and a longtime and senior fundraising professional there, Marshall earned her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 1992, is a member of several national fundraising organizations, and has taught development workshops nationally and internationally.
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Thomas R. Hanson
Chair, UI Foundation Board of Directors

A 1960 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Engineering’s mechanical engineering program, Tom Hanson of Hinsdale, Illinois, was elected to a three-year term as chair of the Foundation board in 2010. After years in the heating and cooling industry, Hanson integrated his expertise in engineering, business, sales, and communications and started his own company in 1980, which is now known as Fleming Hanson Sales. The Chicago-based company, from which Hanson retired in 2000, contracts with heating and cooling manufacturers as exclusive regional sales representatives. In addition to his philanthropic support for the College of Engineering and other UI areas and his service as a board member, he has served the UI as a former chair of the UI College of Engineering development council and as a member of the College of Engineering advisory board. He has previously served on the boards of the DuPage Easter Seal Treatment centers, the Hinsdale Center for the Arts, and Advocate Health Care.

Tiffani K. Shaw
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Tiffani Shaw joined the UI Foundation in 1997, and as Executive VP and COO she oversees the Foundation’s administrative departments—Finance, Information Technology, Facilities and Operations, Legal, Human Resources, and Communications.  Prior to that, Tiffani served as the Foundation’s Controller and Chief Financial Officer.  Before joining the Foundation, she was a Public Accountant with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, where she supervised audits in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.  She received her B.A. in accounting from The University of Iowa and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  Tiffani also serves on the National Advisory Board for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

David L. Triplett
Vice President, Development Resources and Comprehensive Campaign Director

Dave Triplett, who earned a B.A. degree in history and political science from The University of Iowa in 1972, has been with the UI Foundation since 1995, serving in a variety of development and leadership positions. He was an assistant football coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1989 to 1995, after serving as head coach of the University of South Dakota football team.

Jackie Lewis
Vice President, Health Sciences Development

Jackie Lewis joined the University of Iowa Foundation staff in November 2010 as Vice President, Health Sciences Development. She has an extensive background in medical development work, and currently leads the Foundation’s efforts to increase private gift support for the health sciences, including the UI Carver College of Medicine; the Colleges of Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health; and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Jackie earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communications from Iowa State University.

Rich Wretman
Vice President, Main Campus Development

Rich Wretman, who earned a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from The University of Iowa in 1977, has been with the UI Foundation since 1985. He has successfully served as development director for the colleges of dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, and liberal arts and currently oversees the development efforts for all non health science UI programs. Rich has worked at the UI in various capacities since 1978, serving the Division of Continuing Education and the Alumni Association before joining the Foundation.