Member Spotlight: Power Up Iowa thanks Director Beth Townsend for her service to our country

After serving in the United States Air Force, both active duty and reserves, Beth Townsend retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from USAFR in 2010. She has served as the Director of Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) since 2015, overseeing the delivery of workforce services through the American Jobs Centers and the unemployment program in Iowa.

Employing over 5,000 Iowans, the renewable energy industry is a major employer in Iowa and the veteran community. In her role, Director Townsend sees firsthand how the renewable energy industry is getting Iowans to work whether it is through direct employment, or the jobs created up and down the supply chain, particularly with veterans.

“The clean energy industry is one of the leading industries in the country right now in terms of hiring veterans,” said Director Townsend. “For a group that is near and dear to my heart, I am appreciative of the renewable energy industry for recognizing and recruiting veterans. They’ve got the secret sauce in terms of landing good veteran talent for these jobs.”

This Veteran’s Day, Power Up Iowa thanks Director Beth Townsend for her service to our country and now our state with the IWD. It’s leadership like hers that keeps Iowa on the map for renewable energy excellence. Thank you, Director!