Matt Getz Named Heartlanders President

The Iowa Heartlanders have named Matt Getz as the New Club President.

The Iowa Heartlanders, proud ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild, have named a new President.

Matt Getz brings nearly two decades of sales, advertising, and marketing experience to the Iowa Heartlanders, joining the club as their new President, the team shared in a Thursday release.

“I’m beyond excited to get started and continue the growth of the Iowa Heartlanders. I’d like to thank Michael Devlin and Heartlanders Hockey for this opportunity and Tom Hamilton for his help and leadership in the transition process," Getz shared of the new appointment. "This is my community and it is my goal to make the Heartlanders a much larger part of the fabric of eastern Iowa.”

Getz spent the last five years with the Accel Group in eastern Iowa, having previously spent 11 years working for the University of Iowa Athletics Department in event and project management.

“After Tom internally announced his plans to retire, a national search for new leadership began. It turns out that leadership was right in our backyard," says Heartlanders Owner Michael Devlin. 

"Matt brings a wealth of local knowledge and resources that will be invaluable as we start the season. In addition to his tremendous resume, his enthusiasm and creativity will be essential as we continue to bring more fans into the Heartlander family and grow the game through our many community initiatives.”

Iowa opens its 2023-24 season against the Rapid City Rush on Friday, October 20th.