What word best describes you?
Energetic

Title
Vice President
* at time of recognition

Employer
Geetings, Inc.
* at time of recognition

Lives In
Pella & Knoxville

Education
Pella High School
University of Phoenix

Activities
Current Board of Directors for the Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa (EDCI)
Current Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
Current Communications Director for the South Central Satellite of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Former Board of Directors for the Knoxville Area Community Theater (K-ACT)
Volunteer for the Marion County Republican Party
Volunteer for the Marion County Cattlemen
Volunteer for the 20th Anniversary of Marion County Habitat for Humanity

Working in Marion County
The best part of working in Marion County is being able to work with and learn from fellow entrepreneurs. Having been born into a family of entrepreneurs, I have nothing but respect for local small and large businesses that were founded on these principles. The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive in Marion County and I am proud to live in a community where individuals are encouraged to pursue their individual dreams and passions.

Living in Marion County
The best part of living in Marion County is knowing that I am raising my children in an environment that promotes education, hard work, family and community support that is based on Christian values and principles. Individuals in Marion County possess strong Midwestern ethics and values as well as an unbridled sense of community, which is what I strive to teach my children. What better place to live than surrounded by those who hold these same core values.

Career Advice to Teens
My advice is to surround yourself with personal and professional role models who are dedicated to your success. Learn as much as you can from them by asking, watching and listening and apply those principles to your own journey. Use their success to propel you forward to achieving your dreams.

Class of 2017

Todd Chambers
President
McKay Group
Andrea Dana
Human Resources
Pella Corporation
Dave Machovsky
Industrial Adhesives Tape Division Team Leader
3M Company
Dylan Morse
AVP, Compliance; Consumer & Commercial Lending
Iowa State Savings Bank
Alison Muller-Heit
Strategic Marketing Leader
Leighton State Bank
Katrina Nelson
Public Relations/Marketing
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
Tim Te Grootenhuis
Owner
Culver's of Pella
Teresa Ulferts
Marketing
Marion County Bank
Tiffany Van Zante
Vice President
Geetings, Inc.
Mindi Vanden Bosch
Continuous Improvement Manager
Vermeer Corporation