What word best describes you?
Genuine

Title
Realtor
* at time of recognition

Employer
Pella Real Estate Services
* at time of recognition

Lives In
Pella

Education
2020 graduate of University of Northern Iowa; Real Estate license 2020; Graduate of Pella High School in 2017.

Activities
Assistant Cross Country Coach at Pella Christian High School, Young Professionals of Pella, Volunteer at Pella Community Food Shelf, Promotions Chair for Coldest Night of the Year (Pella Community Food Shelf).

Working in Marion County
"Selling" our County as a place to live comes with endless reasons with our great amenities, schools, small businesses, recreation. Interact with many that fall in love with the area when visiting.

Living in Marion County
Great community events hosted year round to participate in. Many great businesses, non-profits, boards to get involved in to meet new people.

Favorite Place to Relax
Relax or hang out; small get togethers at a friends home or out at a favorite local eatery. When not working; at home with my husband Nathan and our cat Bruce or facetiming my nieces and nephews.

Career Opportunities
As a Realtor and independent contractor in the area, the County is very supportive of small businesses and it's owners. Have a business idea, the County has resources to leverage amongst the PACE Alliance or community chambers.

Community Favorites
The Volksweg Trail around Pella and Lake Red Rock; Kerstmarkt/Christmas tour of homes, Tulip Time, Knoxville Nationals.

Career Advice to Teens
Be a sponge soak in information, ask questions, continue learning and be a listening ear to be able to put your clients nees above your own. Be solution oriented vs always accepting face value. Be confident in yourself.

Mentor
My Dad

What is your wish for the Red Rock Area?
To continue being a county of improvement. Allow our small local businesses to flourish and being a desirable place for others to visit.

What is your biggest passion, and why?
Coaching the youth and future generations of our communities

3 Hobbies
Running, Coaching and Interior Design

Class of 2024

Meredith Clark
Community Service Officer
Knoxville Police Department
Ben Dirksen
Principal
Pella Christian Schools
Alexander (Alex) Gabrielson
Executive Chef
Liberty Street Kitchen
Ashley Kline
Business Execution Consultant, Co-Owner
Wells Fargo, Klines QuickTime BP, AAO Properties
Chandler Nunnikhoven
Parks Manager/Farmer
City of Pella/Self-Employed
Mark Richards
President/Owner
Gritters Electric
Amanda (Mandy) Ritchey
Assistant Chief
City Pella Community Ambulance
Clayton Sampson
Knoxville News Director/Sports Play by Play
KNIA/KRLS Radio
Ciara Ward
Realtor
Pella Real Estate Services
Becky Way
Business Office Manager
AMC Mechanical Group