Robert Ortberg

Operates as a trade association representing the US aerospace and defence industry

Operates as an organization of business leaders

The Iowa Business Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established in 1985, comprising 22 chief executives from Iowa’s largest employers across all 99 counties. The private company is based in Des Moines, IA. These member companies collectively employ over 156,000 Iowans and represent industries including energy, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and transportation. The council promotes thought leadership, research, advocacy, and corporate citizenship, conducting initiatives such as the quarterly economic outlook survey and the annual competitive dashboard to provide insights on economic trends and assess Iowa’s standing in areas like economic growth, workforce and education, governance, health and wellness, and demographics and diversity. The council focuses on workforce development, diversity, equity and inclusion, population growth, and improving Iowa’s economic climate, and collaborates with legislators and educational institutions through the Business Education Alliance to align business and education sectors for workforce needs and economic development.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of East Central Iowa is a community-focused nonprofit serving five counties with a mission to build a stronger, more resilient community. The company is based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization targets areas such as economic mobility, childhood success, healthcare access, and safety net services including food, shelter, transportation, and crisis assistance. United Way of East Central Iowa collaborates with local partners, volunteers, advocates, and donors to address community challenges through programs like 2-1-1 referral services, volunteer income tax assistance, medical transportation for seniors, senior health insurance information, and disaster relief efforts. The organization operates the Human Services Campus in downtown Cedar Rapids, a facility housing 12 local nonprofits and offering office and conference spaces to support collaborative service delivery. United Way of East Central Iowa promotes civic engagement through initiatives such as the Civic Circle program and organizes events like the annual Day of Caring and "Power of the Purse" fundraiser to support specific causes.

Designs educational programs in science & technology

Provides construction and real estate agency services

Manufactures and develops jetliners, aircrafts and security systems

Designs and develops aerospace, avionics, interior and information management systems

Manufactures and wholesales aerospace & defense systems