Erik M. Helland began his service at the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on May 1, 2023, for a term that runs through April 30, 2029. He also was appointed Chair of the IUB through April 30, 2025. Helland previously worked at the Iowa Public Employment Relations Board and served four years in the Iowa Legislature. He earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and a law degree, both from Drake University.