David Jeppesen

Director, Nominating Committee Chair

A native of Burley and Ammon ID, Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from ISU in 1994. He also holds a Masters of Applied Statistics degree from The Ohio State University.

After graduating in 1995, he worked at Capital One in Richmond Virginia where he eventually became the Deputy Chief Risk Officer. He then moved to Barclays Bank’s United Kingdom Retail Bank in London in 2007 as the Chief Marketing Officer. In 2009, the Jeppesen’s moved to Eagle, Idaho, and Dave started a successful international bank consulting business. Starting in 2012, he worked at Blue Cross of Idaho where he was the Chief Marketing Officer. He was appointed in January 2019 by Governor Little to be the Director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, a cabinet position in the Governor's administration.  Dave retired in January 2024.

David has served on the ISU Foundation Board since 2012 and has been the Finance Committee Chair, Investment Committee Chair, Vice Chair, Chair and Past Chair. He currently serves as the Nominating Committee Chair.

David is married with 4 children and three grandchildren.