Deanne Krumm

Deanne Krumm was named the Assistant Deputy Director of Institutional Operations at Central Office in Feb. 2025.

Krumm brings over 30 years of experience in government and investigative services, with a strong background in military discipline, criminal and employee investigations, financial audits, policy development, and operational planning. Her expertise in legal analysis and compliance oversight makes her a valuable addition to the department’s leadership team.

Most recently, Krumm served as Supervisor of the Division of Investigative Services at Central Office, overseeing department-wide investigations and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) compliance. Prior to that, she was the Associate Warden of Administration at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) in Mitchellville, where she played a key role in administrative and operational leadership.

Before joining the Iowa DOC, Krumm served as Compliance Officer 2 for the Iowa Department of Commerce’s Alcoholic Beverages Division, later becoming team lead in 2021. Her career also includes several leadership and investigative roles within the Australian Defense Force, where she served as an investigations manager, operations manager, and training manager.

Krumm holds a Bachelor of Policing (Investigations) from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia, and has further honed her leadership skills through the Public Manager Program at Drake University.