Top CEOs to Work For in Iowa

What makes for a great Chief Executive Officer? The best CEOs are noble public faces for their company’s successes and failures, captains of industry, accessible to all employees within reason, and just as concerned with their workers’ lives as they are with the bottom line. They have to balance shareholder demands while still running their company in an ethical way.

These CEOs in Iowa were rated as the best by their own employees on Comparably. This means they are well-regarded for their leadership style and their effectiveness in the role. As a boss, it’s always easy to run afoul of employees’ good will, so these ratings mean quite a lot.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top CEOs in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Rated CEOs
Rank Company Details
1
Paul VanDuyne - https://cdn.comparably.com/27569917/l/583550_logo_imeg-corp.png CEO
IMEG Corp

Proactively engage with all team members on a regular basis via quarterly corporate download meetings and regularly scheduled calls with the President. Also consistently follow through on the plans and updates they discuss.

- IMEG Corp Employee
2

Base salary and the bonus

- Workiva Employee
3
Rob Mionis - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/101192/logo.jpg CEO
Celestica

The people I work with

- Celestica Employee
4
John Tracy - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/420746/logo.jpg CEO
Dot Foods

You work a lot, so they become like family

- Dot Foods Employee
5
Beth Trejo - https://cdn.comparably.com/27526401/l/102012/102012_logo_chatterkick.png CEO
Chatterkick

The coworkers and continuous opportunities to expand my knowledge in the digital world.

- Chatterkick Employee
6
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
HA-LO Industries Inc.

the quality of colleagues and bosses

- HA-LO Industries Inc. Employee
7
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Hansen Law Offices
8
Jeff Burtsch - https://cdn.comparably.com/25787092/l/120510_logo_flexsteel-industries.png CEO
Flexsteel Industries

The flexibility and the people!

- Flexsteel Industries Employee
9
Rob Cheng - https://cdn.comparably.com/26007529/l/158684_logo_pc-matic.png CEO
PC Matic

Short term: to accomplish my duties, receive internal support if needed, work independently, ability for suggestions/ ideas to be heard. Long term: knowing the product/ service we provide is effective and valuable.

- PC Matic Employee
10

Doing my part to ensure company succeeds.

- Sophos Employee
11
Jon Shanahan - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/98615/company_logo_98615.png CEO
Businessolver

When I can get a promotion

- Businessolver Employee
12
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
BITCO Insurance Companies

Family atmosphere. Coworkers are engaged. Good influx of newer employees.

- BITCO Insurance Companies Employee
13
Jeff Menary - https://cdn.comparably.com/27124895/l/642154_logo_grinnell-mutual.png CEO
Grinnell Mutual

GOOD PERSONALITIES REPRESENT THE COMPANY

- Grinnell Mutual Employee
14
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/405270/logo.jpg CEO
Burke Corporation
15
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/25418618/l/586592_logo_mass-markets.png CEO
Mass Markets

Some of the agents and assisting customers

- Mass Markets Employee
16
Phil LaForge - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/319048/company_logo_319048.png CEO
Vital Support Systems
17
Andy Penn - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/308818/logo.jpg CEO
Telstra

keeping team members engaged by collaboration

- Telstra Employee
18

Current leadership team listens and allows for constructive feedback

- Digicel Employee
19
David Hall - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/451970/logo.jpg CEO
Jetstar Airways
20
Michael Gerdin - https://cdn.comparably.com/25381252/l/128450/company_logo_128450.png CEO
Heartland Express

Being on my on doing my job

- Heartland Express Employee
21
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/103489/logo.jpg CEO
ClearanceJobs

LEaders are very forward-thinking and empower the various teams to contribute new ideas and take action

- ClearanceJobs Employee
22
Randy Ramlo - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/315923/logo.jpg CEO
United Fire Group

Collaborative, work together as a team, supportive and care for each other

- United Fire Group Employee
23
Kevin McClain - https://cdn.comparably.com/27670358/l/311259/company_logo_311259.png CEO
The Weitz Company

Ability to make a difference, growth opportunities, connections with coworkers

- The Weitz Company Employee
24
Tom Mahoney - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
ITA group

Knowledgeable, kind, understanding and honest

- ITA group Employee
25
David Wilsted - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/119073/logo.jpg CEO
FCA Packaging

We all get along and get the job done

- FCA Packaging Employee
26
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Saint Jude Healthcare
27
Jeffrey D. Lorenger - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/129415/logo.jpg CEO
HNI Corporation

Generous PTO, Fair Wage, Work/Life flexibility, Stock Options, Paid Schooling, Parental Leave, Product Discounts, Daily Pay

- HNI Corporation Employee
28
Doug Robison - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/336203/company_logo_336203.png CEO
DSI Systems Inc.

Doing my job and keeping busy. I love what i do. Working with people is my thing and i enjoy it and am very good at it.

- DSI Systems Inc. Employee
29
Bruce Kelley - https://cdn.comparably.com/26044806/l/115379/logo.jpg CEO
EMC Insurance

Helping my customers and agents.

- EMC Insurance Employee
30

Really great tea, I’ve been with them

- Redbubble Employee
31
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/144872/logo.jpg CEO
Martin Bros

We are employed own and we as workers determine our bouns

- Martin Bros Employee
32

Getting paid at a time

- Denim Employee
33
Josh Mallamud - https://cdn.comparably.com/26108010/l/539839_logo_cartegraph.png CEO
Cartegraph

Forward-thinking and strategic in long-range planning. They lead by example and the live the company values

- Cartegraph Employee
34
Chris Evans - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Asl Analytical
35
Bill Fisher - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/114562/company_logo_114562.png CEO
EF Englishtown

Professional, fair and good communication skills

- EF Englishtown Employee
36
Chris Jackson - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/123376/logo.jpg CEO
GCommerce

Tireless energy - great domain expertise

- GCommerce Employee
37

Our Boss so humble person

- Vermeer Employee
38
Phuket Fit - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/49651/company_logo_49651.png CEO
DuPont Pioneer

Mainly team should be there team spirit and support

- DuPont Pioneer Employee
39
Mick Wilkes - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993362/l/474744/logo.jpg CEO
OceanaGold Corporation

salary and leave package benefits

- OceanaGold Corporation Employee
40
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Ruan Transportation Management Systems
41
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Tri-Script

Unity and cooperation among workers and the executive

- Tri-Script Employee
42
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/67135/logo.jpg CEO
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
43
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/52308/logo.jpg CEO
Ashford University
44
Kevin Crockett - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/153477/logo.jpg CEO
Noel-Levitz

They are really motivating to the people who make the calls

- Noel-Levitz Employee
45
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24978439/l/415695/415695_logo_cuponation-russia.png CEO
CupoNation Russia