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.
About the Director
Erika Eckley serves as Executive Director and Legal Counsel of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. Director Eckley 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.
Director Eckley was unanimously appointed by the Board in 2025 to serve in two statutory positions, executive director and legal counsel. In those roles, she is responsible for the agency's strategic vision, day to day operations, and serves as the Board's chief administrative and legal officer.
Eckley is a graduate of Grand View University (BA), Iowa State University (MPA), and Drake University Law School (JD). Eckley previously served as the Executive Director of the Iowa Public Information Board, where she led the agency tasked with ensuring transparency of governmental bodies though enforcement of Iowaβs sunshine laws.
To contact Director Eckley, send her a message at Erika.Eckley2@iowa.gov.