Why did you join AYP?
Because of the
opportunity it provides to meet people in similar situations that I
am currently in myself. It opens the door to networking with these
people in hopes that not only friendships evolve, but business
opportunities as well.
Personal Goals:
Professional Goals:
If you have a goal in life that takes a lot of energy, that requires a lot of work, that incurs a great deal of interest and that is a challenge to you, you will always look forward to waking up to see what the new day brings.
Do you live, work, or both in Ankeny?
I live in Ankeny, but work in West Des Moines.
Family (can include pets, parents, plants, etc.):
Wife (Susie) and a son (Carter)
Background:
Hometown: Oakland, Iowa
Education: Iowa State University (GO CLONES!!!)
Professional Experience:
2002-2004 – Special Assets Manager, Rabo AgServices, Inc. – Cedar Falls, IA
2005- Sept 2007 – AVP Construction Loan Officer, First American Bank, Ankeny, IA
Sept 2007-current – AVP Construction Relationship Manager, Bank of the West, West Des Moines, IA
Other activities and involvements (such as groups and associations)?
Ankeny Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing Committee (2006 – current)
Mainly AYP stuff
Favorite thing about Ankeny?
It still has that “small town” feel about it, even though it is one of the fasting growing communities in the state.
