Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Names Amy Lane Chief Executive Officer

Longtime board member and education leader brings 25+ years of experience; Interim CEO Tanner Krause returns to the Board to support transition

DES MOINES, Iowa – November 9, 2026 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) today announced Amy Lane as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Lane joins the organization from its own Board of Directors, where she served before being named CEO, and brings more than 25 years of experience in education, executive leadership, and community partnerships.

“I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Amy Lane as the new CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa,” said Matt Fryar, Board President of BGCCI. “Amy brings tremendous energy, leadership, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people. I’m excited about the vision she brings to the organization and the impact she’ll have on our kids, our families, and our entire community.”

Lane’s familiarity with BGCCI comes from her service on its Board of Directors, where she saw firsthand the dedication of Club staff and the generosity of the Central Iowa community. That experience gives her a close understanding of the Clubs’ work and a strong connection to their mission as she steps into the CEO role.

Most recently, Lane served as Vice President of Business Solutions at ATW Training Solutions and its Strategic Asset division, where she partnered with business, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit leaders on strategic planning and leadership development, helping teams navigate change and turn priorities into practical action.

Lane’s commitment to young people is rooted in her education career. As Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Growth for Douglas County School District in Colorado, she led a team of educators and managed a multi-million-dollar budget while collaborating with community partners and business leaders to expand pathways for students. Earlier, as an administrator at Des Moines Public Schools, she worked with school and community leaders to improve student support and school culture at Hiatt Middle, Moulton Elementary, and East High School.

Lane serves on the board of the Jacobson Institute at Grand View University, and her past community service includes the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Holy Trinity Catholic School, and Colorado’s Governor’s Subcommittee for Partnerships in Education. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and holds graduate degrees from Drake University.”I am humbled by the trust placed in me and honored to serve as CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa,” said Lane. “Through my board service, I have seen the dedication of our staff and the generosity of this community. I’m excited to listen, learn, and work alongside them, our families, and our partners to build on that foundation. Every young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help more children and teens discover what is possible for their futures.”

As CEO, Lane will work alongside Club staff, the Des Moines Public School District, the Board, families, donors, and community partners to strengthen opportunities for Central Iowa’s children and teens.

Interim CEO Tanner Krause returns to BGCCI’s Board of Directors and will support Lane during her onboarding. “It has been an absolute pleasure to support the Clubs during my time as its leader; we accomplished a great deal,” said Krause. “Now, the stage is set for Amy to take over and drive the organization to new heights.”