Board of Directors
President
Dr. Jordan Moffitt
Dr. Moffit is a practicing dentist in Eagle Grove. He graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry and has been practicing since 2015. Dr. Moffit values service and community involvement; he is a member of the Eagle Grove Rotary Club, and has volunteered for many years for the Iowa Mission of Mercy, providing free dental care to his fellow Iowans.
President-Elect
Dr. Lex Cashmore
Dr. Cashmore a is 2021 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and completed graduate work in geriatrics and special needs in 2022. She is a 2020 IDF Scholarship recipient and chair of the IDF Scholarship Committee.
Vice President
Dr. Ben Lloyd
Dr. Lloyd is a practicing dentist in Davenport and a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. In 2019, he served as the local Iowa Mission of Mercy Chair when the clinic was held in Davenport, and is a member of the IMOM Steering Committee. Dr. Lloyd is past president of the Davenport District Dental Society.
Executive Director
Ms. Laurie Traetow
Director
Dr. Ammon Anderson
Dr. Anderson grew up in Logan, Utah. He completed his dental and Endodontic training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Anderson practiced General Dentistry from 2005-2007 before entering Endodontic residency. He enjoys spending time with his wife ShaRee and 5 children. His free time is spent doing Scouts, baseball, traveling, and watching movies.
Director
Dr. Kevin Baker
Dr. Baker is a practicing dentist in Des Moines. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Dentistry, completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and has been in practice since 2010. Dr. Baker is a Des Moines District Dental Society Past President, IDA Program Committee Co-Chair, and Chair of the 2022 IMOM Local Planning Committee. He stays active with outdoor activities and enjoys live music.
Director
Dr. Kaitlyn Buech
Dr. Tigges is a 2024 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and practices at Dentistry at Somerset in Ames. She has volunteered at the Iowa Mission of Mercy for four years.
Director
Dr. Kyle Gagliardo
Dr. Gagliardo is a practicing dentist in Bettendorf, Iowa. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and has been practicing since 1998. His honors include being awarded New Dentist of the Year in 2005 and Outstanding Service Award in 2013. Dr. Gagliardo is a past president of the IDF, serving as president from 2014 to 2022, operations director for IMOM, and a member of the IMOM Steering Committee.
At-Large Director
Helaina Hillyard
Ms. Hillyard is a student at Cornell College in Mount Vernon and a member of the women's volleyball team. After graduating in 2025, she plans to attend dental school. Ms. Hillyard has volunteered at IMOM since 2022, and was a member of the local committee for IMOM 2023 in Waterloo.
Director
Dr. Zach Kouri
Dr. Kouri is a practicing dentist in Des Moines. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and has been in practice since 2003. His leadership roles include being the president of the Des Moines District Dental Association in 2011, IDA President in 2021-2022, co-chair of the IDA Wellness Committee, immediate past president of the IDF, serving as president from 2022-2024, and clinic chief for IMOM, as well as being a member of the IMOM Steering Committee. Dr. Kouri received the IDA New Dentist of the Year Award in 2012 and the IDA Distinguished Service Award in 2024.
At-Large Director
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Dave Madsen
Dave Madsen retired in 2024 as Associate Professor and Department Head of the Department of Multimedia Communication at Morningside University in Sioux City, where he taught courses in Public Relations, Media Management, TV Production, Media Law and Media Sales. Dave holds a B.A. and M.A. in Journalism/Mass Communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to joining Morningside in 2009, he had more than 30 years of experience in commercial television and radio. Dave and his wife, Mary, have volunteered with IMOM each of the three years it has been in Sioux City, with Dave serving on the local organizing committee. Dave is active with LAMB Theatre in Sioux City, where he serves as Marketing & Website Coordinator.
Director
Dr. Sherry Timmons
Dr. Sherry Timmons received her DDS in 1995 and a PhD in Oral Science with specialty certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in 2001, all from the University of Iowa. She is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist and has been a faculty member in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine since 2002. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Dr. Timmons is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and serves on the ADA Dental Licensure OSCE Test Construction Committee.
