“I love living in Ames! I am passionate about seeing Ames continue to be a great city for current and future generations, and Building The Future of Ames Together!”
Mayor Haila was elected on November 7, 2017, and sworn in on Jan. 2, 2018. He was re-elected on Nov. 3, 2021, and sworn in on Jan. 3, 2022.
State and Regional Organizations
- Mid-Iowa Area Local Government (MIALG) Mayors association - Past Chair 2022
- Iowa League of Cities - League Executive Board Member - Past President 2023
- Iowa Mayors Association (IMA) - Founding/organizing member; serving on Executive Committee as Central Iowa Region representative - Past IMA President, 2020
Previous Community Service
- 2010-2014 Campustown Action Association Board (President 2010-2012)
- 2011-2016 The Ames Chamber of Commerce Board Member
- 2013-2014 Habitat for Humanity (Story County) Board Member
- 2013-2014 The Ames Foundation Board Member
- 2014-2017 Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees (CyRide) (President 2015-2017)
Education
B.A. Architecture - Iowa State University
Family
- Wife: Mary K. Haila
- Sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren (all living, working and enjoying life in Ames):
- Nathan and Stephanie; children James, Lucas, Natalie, Abigail
- David and Rachel; children Jude, Juliet, Macy, Trey