ITTC Founding and Authority

The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC) was established in 1994.

Through state law, the ITTC was given exclusive control (or jurisdiction) over how the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) grows, how it is managed (oversight), and how it operates (function).

ITTC Responsibilities

The Commission is also responsible for overseeing how the Network is used. This means it must make sure the ICN's use is centralized and coordinated.

The ITTC ensures that operations are efficient and responsible. It also works to deliver the best possible service at the most affordable cost to its approved users, while staying within the state's financial constraints.

Focus on Education

The ITTC must put educational users first. They are given priority.

This priority also applies to the ITTC's work on the Network, including the design, use, and actual creation of new educational applications.

Members

Below are the five (5) members that make up the Commission, and two (2) ex-officio members.

MEMBERPHONETERM ENDS
Steven Olson, Chair(515) 231-6469April 30, 2030
Robert Holz Member(515) 255-6954April 30, 2028
Brett Mason, Member(319) 892-3235April 30, 2031
Denise Sturm,  Member(515) 240-3741April 30, 2026
Carmine Boal, Member(515) 669-7129April 30, 2029
Dr. Matt Behrens, Chief Information Officer(515) 281-3462ex officio
Rob Sand, State Auditor(515) 281-5835ex officio

For more details about the Commission membership, please visit the ITTC page of the Iowa Talent Bank.

For questions about the Commission contact Lori Larsen.