AGB Names David W. Miles to its Board of Directors

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the country’s premiere authority on higher-education governance, announces the appointment of David W. Miles, immediate past president and current member of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to its Board of Directors.

Miles has long been an advocate for higher education. Prior to his appointment to the Iowa Board of Regents, he served for 11 years on the Drake University Board of Trustees, including three years as chair. For the last year, he served as chair of the AGB Council of Board Chairs.

“AGB is honored to have Mr. Miles join our Board of Directors,” said Richard D. Legon, AGB’s president. “David brings extensive higher education and nonprofit board experience to this endeavor, and his enthusiasm for governance and for the safeguarding of citizen trusteeship are laudable. On top of that, his background in law and investment will contribute greatly to AGB’s work.”

A financial adviser, entrepreneur and investor for more than 25 years, Miles is the principal owner and chief executive officer of Miles Capital, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with $3.6 billion in client assets under management. Founded in 1982, Miles Capital manages fixed income and equity portfolios for institutional and individual investors.

Miles received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, a masters of public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and his B.A. from Drake University.  He is past chair of the Arthritis Foundation, Iowa Chapter, and the Leadership Iowa Board of Governors, and presently serves on the board of directors of Northwest Financial Corporation.

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For 90 years, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has had one mission: to strengthen and protect this country’s unique form of institutional governance through its research, services, and advocacy. Serving more than 1,200 member boards and 35,000 individuals, AGB is the only national organization providing university and college presidents, board chairs, trustees, and board professionals of both public and private institutions with resources that enhance their effectiveness. AGB advances the practice of citizen trusteeship and helps ensure the quality and success of our nation's colleges and universities. In accordance with its mission, AGB has developed programs and services that strengthen the partnership between the president and governing board; provide guidance to regents and trustees; identify issues that affect tomorrow’s decision making; and foster cooperation among all constituencies in higher education.