Tri-City Manager Appointed to Iowa STEM Advisory Council

Sarah Potter to represent construction industry on statewide panel

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Sarah Potter, the community outreach and workforce planning manager at Tri-City Group in Davenport, Iowa, has been appointed to the Iowa Governor's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council. Ms. Potter is one of 31 members selected to advise Governor Reynolds on statewide STEM education, workforce readiness, and talent development initiatives.

Why it matters

The Governor's STEM Advisory Council plays a key role in strengthening Iowa's talent pipeline by advancing STEM instruction, connecting classrooms to career pathways, and supporting a future-ready workforce. Ms. Potter's appointment ensures the construction industry and skilled trades are represented in these important conversations.

The details

In her role at Tri-City Group, Ms. Potter leads regional and statewide efforts focused on career-connected learning, talent pipeline development, and expanding access to high-demand STEM and skilled trades occupations. Her appointment to the STEM Advisory Council was recommended by Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer and confirmed by the governor.

  • On February 9, 2026, Tri-City Group announced Ms. Potter's appointment to the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council.

The players

Sarah Potter

The community outreach and workforce planning manager at Tri-City Group in Davenport, Iowa.

Gov. Kim Reynolds

The Governor of Iowa who appointed Ms. Potter to the STEM Advisory Council.

Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer

The Lieutenant Governor of Iowa who recommended Ms. Potter's appointment to the STEM Advisory Council.

Tri-City Group

A Davenport, Iowa-based firm where Ms. Potter serves as the community outreach and workforce planning manager.

Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council

A public-private partnership established to support STEM education, innovation, and workforce development across the state of Iowa.

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What they’re saying

“The opportunity to collaborate with leaders from education, industry, and government will help strengthen Iowa's workforce. Ensuring construction and skilled trades are represented in these conversations is critical to meeting current and future workforce demands.”

— Sarah Potter, Community Outreach and Workforce Planning Manager, Tri-City Group (Tri-City Group news release)

The takeaway

Ms. Potter's appointment to the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council underscores the importance of ensuring the construction industry and skilled trades are represented in statewide efforts to strengthen Iowa's talent pipeline and support a future-ready workforce.