About UPA

The Usability Professionals’ Association (UPA) is an international organization dedicated to the support of human-centered design and development of usable products. Through conferences, publications, local chapter support and research, as well as a community-building and resource-intense web site, UPA is an advocate and resource for all usability professionals. You can learn more at: http://www.usabilityprofessionals.org.

UPA Iowa is the Iowa chapter of UPA. It was formed in 2006, and has grown to include nearly 100 members from Central Iowa. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and include software developers, information architects, business analysts, user interface engineers, marketers and usability professionals. Here is a sampling of the Central Iowa companies we represent:

• American Republic Insurance Company
• ARAG
• Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
• ITAGroup, Inc.
• Nationwide
• The Principal Financial Group
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
• Two Rivers Marketing

Our leadership team is voted into office annually, and includes the following individuals for their 2009 terms:

President: Robert Flax

Vice President: Dave Ballou

Secretary: Keith Kmett

Treasurer: Robert Flax

2009 President (January - June): Mike Kapler

2008 President: Paul Ludington