Board of Speech & Audiology - About Staff & Board
Board Staff
The Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology is staffed by both a Board Executive and a Secretary in the Bureau of Professional Licensure, Iowa Department of Public Health. Legal services are provided by the Iowa Attorney General's Office.
Contact Information:
Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Bureau of Professional Licensure
Iowa Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Bldg., 5th Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Email PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov
Phone (515) 281-0254
FAX (515) 281-3121
Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays
Board Members
The Board is made up of five members licensed to practice speech pathology or audiology. Two shall be licensed to practice speech pathology and at least two licensed to practice audiology. There are also two members who are not licensed to practice speech pathology or audiology who will represent the general public.
Board Members:
- serve three-year terms (unless filling an unexpired term),
- appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate,
- serve no more than nine years (three full terms).
Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Justin Rhode - 2021 (1) Public Member
- Douglas Leonard - 2021 (1) Audiologist
- George Eichhorn - 2020 (1) Public Member
- Julie Duer - 2020 (1) Speech Pathologist
- Ashley Bahr - 2022 (2) Audiologist
- Karen Bryant - 2022 (1) Speech Pathologist
How to Become a Board Member
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board, you just need to fill out the proper forms and submit them.
You can find the information you need through the Governor's Office.