What word best describes you?
Intentional
Title
Community Service Officer
* at time of recognition
Employer
Knoxville Police Department
* at time of recognition
Lives In
Knoxville
Education
2025 Graduate from DMACC; Criminal Justice Degree, 2022 Reserve Peace Officer Certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. 2005 KHS Graduate.
Activities
President of the Knoxville Police Department Reserve Officer Unit, State Center Police Department Reserve Officer, Active member of the Iowa Association of Code Enforcement, The National Association of Code Enforcement, the Iowa Association of Women Police and the Iowa State Reserve Law Officer's Association.
Working in Marion County
Knowing that the work that I do is helping to make my hometown a safer and healthier place to live, being able to collaborate with peers in the community to spark change, having support from the citizens and my co-workers.
Living in Marion County
Being able to take my children to my favorite childhood places, having long-lasting connections with friends and family. Saturday morning farmers market, good coffee and small town shops.
Favorite Place to Relax
At Knoxville High School sporting events, the Rec, walking the trails at Lake Red Rock.
Career Opportunities
Anything if they are willing to put in the time and hard work.
Community Favorites
The Grand Theatre, Spire Drink Co., The Rec, farmers market, local shopping and Celebrate Church.
Career Advice to Teens
Work on being the best version of yourself for you and the people you will serve, own your mistakes and learn from them, remember to listen to hear not just to respond, keep your head up, and most importantly, keep coffee in one hand and confidence in the other.
Mentor
My late grandfather and my parents who are the embodiment of hard work. Police Chief Aaron Fuller and Office Manager Arlene Worrall who trust and inspire me to continue growing even at the risk of making mistakes.
What is your wish for the Red Rock Area?
Continued commercial and residential growth with more opportunities for the upcoming generation.
What is your biggest passion, and why?
Helping others achieve their goals.
3 Hobbies
Going on adventures with my children; Drinking coffee and listening to Indie Folk music; Hiking and kayaking