About the Office
The office of executive director is established in Iowa Code section 68B.32. The director reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. As an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, the Board's director does not report to the governor.
Meet Director Zach Goodrich
Welcome to the Office of Zachary S. Goodrich, Executive Director and Legal Counsel of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. Director Goodrich leads the state agency charged with promoting the public's trust and confidence in government by enforcing ethical standards for government officials and the integrity of political campaigns.
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Zach as the agency's fifth director in November 2021 and he took office in January 2022. Director Goodrich serves the Board in two statutory positions, executive director and legal counsel. In those roles, he is responsible for the strategic vision and day to day operations of the agency, and serves as the Board's chief administrative officer and legal advisor.
Zach is a seventh-generation Iowan and a graduate of Simpson College and Drake University Law School. Along with his Doctor of Jurisprudence, he received certificates for specialization in constitutional law, civil rights, and public service. While serving as director, he earned the Certified Public Manager designation through Drake University's College of Business and Public Administration.
To contact Director Goodrich, send him a message at zachary.goodrich@iowa.gov