David K. Hensley

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) is a unique partnership within The University of Iowa among the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and University of Iowa health sciences. JPEC offers entrepreneurial education programs to all Iowans. All undergraduate students at The University of Iowa may earn a certificate in entrepreneurial management in addition to their undergraduate degree. In addition to the Certificate, JPEC and the Department of Management and Organizations have teamed up to now offer a BBA in Management with an entrepreneurial management track to college of business students. The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center organized and administers the fund and provides the initial due diligence and screening for interested businesses.

Entrepreneurial Development Center is a non-profit organization, which provides professional and business direction, networking and educational programs. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.