# Kyle Krause

> Kyle J. Krause is the founder and CEO of Des Moines-based Krause Group and president and chairman of Parma Calcio 1913. After leading the family convenience-store chain Kum & Go, he developed a portfolio spanning soccer, Piedmont wineries, hospitality and real estate. His public ambitions include professional men’s and women’s soccer in Central Iowa and long-term development of clubs and businesses in Europe.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Krause Group; President and Chairman at Parma Calcio 1913
- **Organizations:** Krause Group, Parma Calcio 1913, Des Moines Menace, Vietti, Enrico Serafino, Krause+, Casa di Langa, Pro Iowa, Kyle J. and Sharon Krause Family Foundation
- **Nationality:** American and Italian (dual citizenship)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Iowa
- **Known for:** Led Kum & Go as it grew to more than 400 stores., United Soccer League Hall of Fame inductee, 2011., Owner and president during Parma’s 2024 Serie B title and promotion.

## Career timeline

- **1985** — Graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA.
- **1997** — Named president of Kum & Go.
- **1998** — Became owner of the Des Moines Menace.
- **2004-2020** — Served as chairman and CEO of Kum & Go.
- **2011** — Inducted into the United Soccer League Hall of Fame.
- **2015** — Acquired Piedmont winery Enrico Serafino.
- **2016** — The Krause family acquired Vietti.
- **2018** — Krause Gateway Center opened in Des Moines.
- **2020** — Acquired a 90% stake in Parma Calcio 1913.
- **2021** — Casa di Langa opened in Piedmont; Parma were relegated to Serie B.
- **2023** — Kum & Go and Solar Transport were sold to Maverik.
- **2024** — Parma won Serie B and returned to Serie A.
- **2026** — Krause Group announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Casa Pia AC; Des Moines ended stadium-district negotiations.

## Achievements

- Led Kum & Go as it grew to more than 400 stores.
- United Soccer League Hall of Fame inductee, 2011.
- Owner and president during Parma’s 2024 Serie B title and promotion.
- Developed a portfolio of Italian wine, hospitality and soccer businesses.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Parma confirmed Kyle J. Krause as president and chairman in a board update adding Helen Aboah and Scott Munn.
- **2026-07** — An announcement dated July 17 described Krause Group’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in Casa Pia AC, subject to approvals and closing conditions.
- **2026-08** — Des Moines announced on August 26 that it ended seven years of negotiations for the DICO-site stadium district, citing changed finances.
- **2026-09** — Krause Group published a response requesting the city’s financial modeling and reiterated its commitment to professional women’s soccer in Iowa.

## Links

- Website: https://www.krausegroup.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-j-krause-3135163a6/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Kyle_J_Krause

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Last updated: 2026-10-09