Hubbell Realty Company has named Rowena Crosbie the newest member of Hubbell’s Board of Directors. Crosbie, the current president and founder of Tero International, will join 16 other members of Hubbell’s board and will serve a 2-year role.

“Ro enjoys a good challenge and that tenacity, paired with her powerful communication skills, made her a strong candidate for the open board position. After our meetings, it was clear to me Ro has the ability to inspire others through her many years of experience and she was the person for the position,” said Rick Tollakson, President and CEO of Hubbell Realty Company.

Crosbie, who began her career in 1993, is the founder of Tero International, a premier research and corporate training company which has delivered courses in 12 countries to thousands of business professionals. Crosbie has served on the Board of Directors for many other companies including Delta Dental of Iowa, Greater Des Moines Partnership and Entrepreneurs Organization of Iowa. She has also held a variety of roles with organizations such as Iowa State University’s CIRAS, Hertz Farm Management, LEAD Advisory Committee at Drake University and was appointed by the Governor of the State of Iowa to the Regional Workforce Investment Board where she served through 2014.

“For generations, Hubbell has been one of the most recognized and admired names in our community.  A rich history of more than 160 years combined with innovative thinking about the future has made the company an enduring leader in shaping the landscape of real estate, community development and philanthropy.  It is an honor to be invited to serve on the Hubbell Board,” said Crosbie.