What word best describes you?
Enterprising

Title
Elite Speacialist
* at time of recognition

Employer
Golden Harvest GHX
* at time of recognition

Lives In
Bussey

Education
Pella Community High School, Bachelor of Science Iowa State University, Nationally Registered EMT, ILEA Reserve Law enforcement official

Activities
Knoxville City Police Department, Bussey Fire and EMS, Knoxville City Fire, flag football and little league coach

Working in Marion County
Being able to work closely with people in the county with similar goals and mindset. The expectations are clearly outlined and come with great benefits if followed with room to grow in a positive manner.

Living in Marion County
All the things that you can do with your family, knowing your children are living and growing up in a safe community. The people either through work or through events your partake in that turn into lifelong friends.

Favorite Place to Relax
You can find me with friends at a variety of the restaurants or at the lake. When I am not working you will find me with my family at a sports game or camping.

Career Opportunities
Career advancing opportunities are very obtainable in Marion County. Companies are continuously encouraging growth. From entry level roles to management of individual sectors up to regional management the transparency is there to climb the ladder.

Community Favorites
The Knoxville Nationals, Marion Co Fair and Bussey’s Fourth of July’s are by far my favorite scheduled events of the year. The bike trails, golf courses and beaches are great amenities for breaking up the week throughout the year.

Career Advice to Teens
Surround yourself with good people. Take the step out of you comfort zone if it is something you want you will naturally work hard once you start. Find a company that makes you feel like a key part not just a number and encourages time for volunteering in your community.

Mentor
Matt Kissinger

What is your wish for the Red Rock Area?
Keep improving and creating opportunities for young adults

What is your biggest passion, and why?
Helping others through work or volunteering

3 Hobbies
Spending time with my family, Being in the outdoors and Farming

Class of 2023

Kyle Anderson
Owner/President
AMC Mechanical Group
Trenton Bacus
Deputy Chief
Knoxville Fire Department
Joe Boots
Elite Speacialist
Golden Harvest GHX
Cole Janssen
Owner
Janssen Fabrication
Amy Meyer
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County
Robert Poppe
Vice President
Marion County Bank
Tracy Russell
Owner
Adalily Photography
Michael Splavec
K-5 Data/Instructional coach and social media coordinator
Knoxville Community School District
Kasey Sutton
Process Development & Delivery Specialist
Pella Corporation
Sarah Treft
Activities Assistant
Pella Community Schools