 Founded in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1959, the organization has more than 1,000 employees.Its Interim CEO is Janet Godwin, who assumed leadership of ACT in 2020.Previous CEOs include Marten Roorda (2015-2020), Jon Whitmore (2010–2015), Richard L. Ferguson, (1988–2010), and Oluf Davidsen (1974–1988).