2020-21 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

2020-21
SIOUXLAND

CHAMBER
AMBASSADORS

MISSION STATEMENT

“As the leading Siouxland area business advocate, the
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce represents its
membership by promoting the economic welfare and
quality of life for the tri-state region.”



2020-21 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2020-21 AMBASSADOR CHAIR
David Harris

Security National Bank

2020-21 AMBASSADOR VICE CHAIR
SeAnn Monroe

Kinetico of Siouxland

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Katie Roberts, Siouxland Community Foundation

ANNUAL DINNER CHAIR
Kelly Eckhoff, Christy-Smith Funeral Homes

ANNUAL DINNER VICE CHAIR
Nicole Garber, PREMIER Bankcard

GOLF CLASSIC CHAIR
Don Claeys, Action Moving and Storage

GOLF CLASSIC VICE CHAIR
Mike Schmidt, Riverview Surgical Center

KEY LEADERSHIP WELCOME CHAIR
Laurie Beardsley, Central Bank

KEY LEADERSHIP WELCOME VICE CHAIR
Brent Ruch, F & M Bank

Kim SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIR
Wilson, Community Action Agency of Siouxland

SELECTION COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR
Kari Livermore, Great Western Bank

SPECIAL EVENTS SOCIAL CHAIR
Lillyan Rodriquez, Junior League of Sioux City

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
2019-20 Nicole Garber, PREMIER Bankcard

2020-21 TBA

LAURIE BEARDSLEY

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
Central Bank

Mortgage Loan Officer

712-898-5276 [email protected] 424 Huntington Dr
Sergeant Bluff IA 51054

PROFESSIONALLY: I'm a Mortgage Loan
Officer with Central Bank and truly enjoy
helping folks purchase their dream home!

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

AMY BOHLE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
Great Southern Bank

Assistant Regional Banking Center Manager

712-898-5004 [email protected] 18 W 4th St PO Box 342
Kingsley IA 51028

PROFESSIONALLY: I have been in banking for
20 years and have been with Great Southern
Bank for 11 of those years. I truly enjoy my job
and having the opportunity to assist clients
with their banking needs as well as molding
and empowering my staff.

PERSONALLY: I have “Amy Days” where I
shop, get my nails done, etc. etc. Whatever
Amy wants!!!!

FUN FACT: Some would call me the Human Directory. I am very good with remembering #'s; phone num-
bers, addresses, etc.
BUCKET LIST: to travel more
MEMORIES: I enjoy my "Chamber Family". I am grateful for all the relationships I have made throughout
the years.

BRITNEY BOOK

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2016
Siouxland CARES About Substance Abuse

Executive Director

712-301-2583 [email protected] 900 Ithaca Way
Dakota City, NE 68731

PROFESSIONALLY: I have the great opportuni-
ty of serving as the Executive Director of
Siouxland CARES
About Substance Abuse. This is a role I
stepped into following many years of involve-
ment
with the organization. One of the best parts
about my job is that I get to work with our
many wonderful community partners and in-
credible youth leaders!

PERSONALLY: I am originally from the
Siouxland area (grew up in SSC). Attended col-
lege at the
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (Go Big Red!).
Following college, I moved back to the area
with the hopes of making a difference in this
community. Through my involvement, I met
my wonderful husband, Bryce. Together, we
have a mini poodle named Emilia.

FUN FACT: My husband and I are avid road trippers. We have explored the North, Northeast, Southeast,
South, Southwest regions of the United States by vehicle. We love to experience the many quaint, small
business towns our nation has to offer - Stowe, VT; Ogunquit, ME; Provincetown, MA; Asheville, NC; Ga-
lena, IL â€" we’re looking at you!

BUCKET LIST: A road trip to the Northwest United States!

MEMORIES: I love helping with the Small Business EXPO! Too often, small businesses are overlooked
because of their size and lack of resources. I love that the EXPO gives them a chance to
stand out from the crowd and, similarly, reminds the community that these businesses are
an important part of our economy.

FLORENCE CAMPBELL

AMBASSADOR SINCE 1989
Rudolph's Shoes
Representative

712-253-9232 [email protected] 36 Eastview Dr., Apt 106
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I am a retired banker. I can
balance your checkbook if needed! :)

PERSONALLY: I love to play golf as often as I
can. I always have a book that I am reading
and I love spending time with my family and
friends

FUN FACT: I have had a hole in one on three different golf courses.
BUCKET LIST: I would love to go on a trip to South America.
MEMORIES: I enjoy being an ambassador because we get in on what is happening in and around Sioux
City.

MEGHAN CARANNANTE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Tyson Events Center, Orpheum Theatre, Siouxland Expo Center

Director of Partnerships

712-635-3613 [email protected] 3011 Valley Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: My current role as Director
of Partnerships at the Tyson Events Center,
Orpheum Theatre and Siouxland Expo Center
has me engaging with community and business
leaders from all over Siouxland. My daily role is
to be constantly engaging and reaching out to
new businesses to ask the question "How Can I
Help?".

PERSONALLY: I have lived in Sioux City for
almost three years now with my husband and
doghter (daughter) Demi. We currently just pur-
chased our first home and are expecting our
first child in January 2021.

FUN FACT: In 8th grade I was voted Most Musically Talented. Although I feel like my musical talent has
faded my love of live music and performance has not.
BUCKET LIST: See Aerosmith in concert!
Continue to travel
MEMORIES: I just joined but I always love that the Ambassadors are a friendly face at the ribbon cuttings
and Rush Hour Connects.

ESTHER CARTER

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2004
Washington Prime Group

Specialty Leasing Manager

712-223-3647 [email protected] 412 Idlewood Ct
Sioux City, IA 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: I do leasing for the South-
ern Hills Mall. Has been with the mall for 31
years.

PERSONALLY: I have three grown kids and 7
grandkids and they all live in Des Moines, Iowa.
I love to watch sports (especially football and
basketball). I also love to watch the Food Net-
work Channel. My favorite musical groups are
The Beatles, Queen and Led Zepplin.

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST: To go to a Queen concert and to go visit the home of Freddie Mercury in Kensington,
England.
MEMORIES: Meeting different people and attending ribbon cutting for all new businesses

DON CLAEYS

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2003
Action Moving
Advisor

712-251-6683 [email protected] 31848 Hwy 12
Sioux City, Iowa 51109

PROFESSIONALLY: Retired

PERSONALLY: Retired

FUN FACT: Love to sky dive
BUCKET LIST: Visit every state
MEMORIES: I have had the privilege to work with a lot of very dedicated volunteers Golf event

ALAN CLARK

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
The Sioux City Marina, Jolly's & Crave

General Manager

816-752-5519 [email protected] 1132 Larsen Park Road.
RM 230

Sioux City, IA 51103

PROFESSIONALLY: Started my career in hotels
in 2008 in Saint Joseph, MO. Started with my
current management company on 2014 and
have ran properties in Lincoln, Omaha and now
Sioux City. I currently serve as the General
Manager of Hilton Garden Inn, The Sioux City
Marina and Jolly's Riverfront Bar. I also serve
as an owners rep for Crave Food & Drink.

PERSONALLY: Grew up in the small town of
2700 people in Versailles, MO. My family owned
and operated a video store for over 20 years
before Netflix and other streaming services.
Back when it was a family outing to go pick out
movies and actually look at the back of the box
and read about them. I have a daughter in high
school, 2 cats and extremely annoying dog

FUN FACT: I have crooked pinkies. Travels down my mothers side. Grandma, Grandpa, Mom and Aunts
and Uncles all have them. And now my poor daughter has them also.

BUCKET LIST: Jumping out of a plane! Not sure I will ever have the guts to do it.

MEMORIES: Joining

ADAM DEAN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Baird

Financial Advisor

208-220-6015 [email protected] 22 Blackstone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: I brings eight years of ex-
perience in banking and personal finance, with
expertise in financial planning, retirement rollo-
ver strategies, as well as investment consulta-
tion, selection and management. I am driven to
help clients apply modern wealth management
strategies to their unique financial situations
with a world class client service.

PERSONALLY: I currently lives in Sioux City
with my wife Tabatha and our two daughters,
Roxy and Atari. I enjoys spending time with
family, being outdoors and traveling.

FUN FACT: I lived in Chile for 2 years and speak Spanish fluently.
BUCKET LIST: To visit on every continent.
MEMORIES:

CHERYL DEIRUP

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Recover Health
Administrator

712-251-5273 [email protected] 2500 41ST ST
Sioux City, IA 51108

PROFESSIONALLY: I have been an nurse for29
years in Sioux City with a background in Med/
Surg, Hospice, Palliative Care and Health. I
have also been an Assistant Professor of Nurs-
ing for Morningside College and continue to be
an adjunct instructor there. I am a member of
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of
Nursing.

PERSONALLY: I am the mother of four sons
and have fourteen grandchildren. I am married
and have lived in Sioux City my entire life. I en-
joy my family and my pets. I have been a volun-
teer in several areas including Big Brothers Big
Sisters, Sunnybrook Community Church as a
DivorceCare facilitator, and the Soup Kitchen.

FUN FACT: I used to ride my motorcycle to visit my Hospice patients at their homes.
BUCKET LIST: An Alaskan cruise.
MEMORIES: I don't have any yet as I am a new Ambassador but I look forward to creating new ones!

KELLY ECKHOFF

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2016
Christy Smith Funeral Homes

Vice President

712-389-1882 [email protected] 4617 Grayhawk Ridge Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I worked at MCI for 21
years before going back to school to obtain my
Surgical assisting License. Then I worked for
Burgess Health Center, Mercy Medical Center. I
then went into management at Unitypoint, at
SiouxLand Pace working in the business office
doing Marketing and contract management.
When Dan and I married, I came on board at
CSFH.

PERSONALLY: I am born and raised in Sioux
City, IA. Graduating from Bishop Heelan. I at-
tending Mt Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Attending Briar Cliff also for Human Resources.
lastly attending WITCC for Surgical Assisting. I
have 2 Golden doodles, a wonderful husband
and step son and my son is veteran and cur-
rently on the Police force in Sioux City.

FUN FACT: I LOVE MUSIC and Karoke. I know an insane amount of lyrics to 60's, 70's and 80's songs. I
love animals of all kinds.
BUCKET LIST: I want to stay in an igloo type hut in Iceland and watch to Aurora Borealis (northern
lights) before I die!
MEMORIES: The networking with the community, meeting all the up and coming businesses. The Annual
dinner and golf are both amamzing!

CARRIE ELSBECKER

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront

Director of Sales

712.577.2071 [email protected] 813 Coffie Farm Rd
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

PROFESSIONALLY: I graduated from Iowa
State University with a major in Hospitality
Management. I have worked in the hospitality
industry at Hard Rock, Stoneycreek and now
with the Hilton Garden Inn

PERSONALLY: I am a mother of 4 beautiful
kids, I enjoy movies and reading books. Most of
my time is spent going to some sort of kid ac-
tivity including volleyball, football, baseball,
cheer, basketball, choir and much more.

FUN FACT: I originally wanted to be a stunt woman for movies.
BUCKET LIST: Travel to Rome, Italy, Greece.
MEMORIES: Getting to know more people in the community.

NICOLE GARBER

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2014
PREMIER Bankcard

Product Owner, CX & Process Innovation

712-899-2209 [email protected] 817 Coffie Farm Rd
Sergeant Bluff, IA, 51054

PROFESSIONALLY: I am excited for my transi-
tion into a new role as a Product Owner at
PREMIER Bankcard in our brand new Customer
Experience and Innovation department. I will be
responsible for our Voice of the Customer pro-
gram and other products.

PERSONALLY: I have two daughters - Deysa is
a freshman at USD and Demi is a 5th grader in
Sergeant Bluff. I also have two Shiba Inu pup-
pies. I love cooking and dining out so it's good
that I also like to exercise!

FUN FACT: I'm bilingual in Spanish/English, have family in Mexico, and used to live there!
BUCKET LIST: I would love to get another degree if it was free! I'm a lifelong learner. Right now, though,
any sort of traveling sounds amazing!
MEMORIES: I have made so many friends and networking contacts through the ambassador family and
Chamber members.

SHARON GODFREY

AMBASSADOR SINCE 1987
Wall of Fame/Creative Embroidery

Sales Representative

712-251-3488 [email protected] 922 Glass Street
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: Sales person extraordinaire
for Creative Embroidery which recently merged
with Wall of Fame.

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT: I am a great gambling instructor—just ask Katy Karrer.
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES: I am the 2nd longest serving Siouxland Chamber Ambassador (since 1987) so there are a
TON of memories.

JULIE GOODIN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2014
Goodin Insurance Agency

712-301-5196 [email protected] 1384 Fox Ridge Trail
Sioux City, IA. 51104

PROFESSIONALLY:

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

MARK HAHN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2015
Powell Broadcasting

Sales and Host of Drive Time Live on KSCJ

712-253-1620 [email protected] 3601 Pierce Place
Sioux City, IA. 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: I've been in radio since
1973, starting out on the campus radio station,
WPPJ, at Point Park College.
Over that time, I have been witness to all the
ways that technology has changed my industry.
From spinning vinyl on turntables to touch-
screen computer technology.

PERSONALLY: Born in Pittsburgh, PA. Family
owned horticultural farms in Pennsylvania and
Mississippi. I have two sons. The oldest just
became a Major in the USAF while stationed in
South Korea. The other works in the kitchen
at Bob Roe's Point After.

FUN FACT: I have one more disc in my spine that most people.
BUCKET LIST: To swim with the whales in Hawaii
MEMORIES: The best thing about being an Ambassador is the interaction with Siouxland businesses and
the comradery with the other Ambassadors.

KRISTEN HAMMERSTROM

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
Visiting Angels

Owner/Director

712-212-4370 [email protected] 4423 Country Club Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: Looking at my resume, you
would see that I have career ADHD. Everything
looks fun and so I change my mind alot! I love
to learn new things and all of my jobs have
been rewarding. A few things in common in all
my work are educating and helping others and
make a positive impact.

PERSONALLY: I call Minnesota my home, but I
have been in Iowa (Ottumwa & Sioux City) since
1996, which is longer than I lived in MN! I met
my husband at Bill's Bar and he is my best
friend. We have two wonderful kids. As I turn
50 (!), it is fun to think about our future.

FUN FACT: I can swim feet first.
BUCKET LIST: Have a trip to NYC & Paris wtih all the women in my family (sisters, sisters -in-law & niec-
es).
Snorkeling with Jeff in Honduras.
MEMORIES: Sitting in the cockpit of the refueling plane with Wendy Jackson at the 185th! Being an Am-
bassador has ontroduced me to so many wonderful, friendly people. I love being a part of promoting
Siouxland because it is a great place to live.

DAVID HARRIS

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2016
Security National Bank Wealth Management

Business Sales Consultant

712-898-0627 [email protected] 7 Rose Lane
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: Within Business Develop-
ment, my main focus is retirement plans for
business owners and their employees. 401(k)'s,
403(b)'s and other employee retirement plans. I
also work with trusts and estate planning.

PERSONALLY: I've officiated football for over
20 seasons and am a Cyclones season ticket
holder- GO CLONES!
My wife and I love to travel and go to concerts.
Some of my favorites were the Eagles, Sting,
Prince, McCartney, Clapton and AC/DC. The
last two concerts I saw were Metallica and
Pearl Jam in Wrigley Field. Our next one is Ma-
roon 5 this summer.

FUN FACT: I enjoy visiting college stadiums. I have been inside many stadiums during games...but some-
times I give "self-directed tours"!
BUCKET LIST: One day I hope to (intentionally) dive with sharks.
MEMORIES: I enjoy taking tours of companies and getting to see behind the scenes. This makes a con-
nection with the business and lets you see the working components of that business.

KAREN HARRISON

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2018
United Real Estate Solutions

Real Estate Agent

515-681-9083 [email protected] karenharri- 6727 Timberline Circle
son2424@gmai Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I am a Sioux City native.
East High Alumni. Returned to Sioux City in
2016. I have a diverse background including
sales, non-profit fundraising/sales, event plan-
ning, and working with many mental and physi-
cal challenged people. Serves on:Sioux City
Public Schools Foundation, Boys&Girls Clubs,
Make-A-Wish Wish Grantor, St. Florian
Fire&Burn Foundat

PERSONALLY: Gonna be a great day, but 1st
coffee. Living vicariously through my-
self.Wouldn’t trade 1 stupid decision for
another 5 years of my life. Loves to help &
laugh Always down for a fun adventure. Be-
lieves "What you think about, you bring about,
so chose your thoughts wisely". Twin 16 year
old bonus daughters Kellie & Carlie Dogs
Charle & Mikey

FUN FACT: Working on improving her Swedish. Half my family still lives there. Talks with them weekly via
Facetime.
BUCKET LIST: Getting to Sweden as soon as passport office opens. Italy this spring.
MEMORIES: Becoming good friends with people who I met at their ribbon cutting in their business.

JENNIFER HART

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Heartland Counseling Services

Director of Development

978-807-2267 [email protected] 900 Westerner Drive
Akron, IA 51001

PROFESSIONALLY: I moved back to the
Siouxland area in 2016 after living in the Bos-
ton, MA area for 20 years. A development posi-
tion with the Food Bank of Siouxland brought
me back to the area before starting current
position at Heartland Counseling in 2019. Prior
to moving, I was Executive Director of an art,
music & theatre school for 12 years.

PERSONALLY: My main motive for moving back
to Akron, IA was to raise my 3 children, now
ages 12, 8 & 5, in a small community. My hus-
band, a fine artist and graphic designer, was
born in Boston but is adjusting to the midwest
as well. In addition to spending time with my
family, I also enjoy being part of our church
and the community.

FUN FACT: Although a business major in college, I also love to paint and draw with charcoal.
Fun fact: I worked the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics in the kitchen.
BUCKET LIST: I'm not really a "bucket list" type of person. I would like to travel more with my family and
immerse my kids in other cultures.
MEMORIES:

NANCY HENRY

AMBASSADOR SINCE1982
K W Siouxland

Broker Associate

712-251-1580 [email protected] 816 E St. Andrews Circle
No. Sioux City, S D.
57049

PROFESSIONALLY: In 1980, Another ambas-
sador (at that time) thought I would be a good
addition to the ambassadors group and en-
couraged me to inquire about it and I have
been an Ambassador ever since! There have
been a lot of changes since that time!

PERSONALLY: Following an 11 year teaching
career in both art and Spanish moved to Sioux
City,Iowa and after subbing for a couple
months Decided to check out Real Estate!
Passed my test and having owned and sold two
successful companies: Realty Specialists and
Henry Homes And after all these years in real
estate I have teamed up with KW Keller Wil-
liams!

FUN FACT: I hope I live to be 98 years old just like my Mother as she can run circles around me and is
with me at this time!
BUCKET LIST: Nothing unless I’m Open for suggestions as I feel I’ve done everything I wanted
to do!
MEMORIES: What a joy it is to be part of a great group of ambassadors...A great group of friends!

CHAR HESSE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 1997
Sunrise Retirement Community
Independent Living Director of Marketing

712-212-5468 [email protected] OR charlene- 1703 So. Alice St.
hesse14@gm Sioux City, Iowa 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: Love working with the old-
er generation of people helping them transition
into retirement living in a new community. I'm a
good listener and I love problem solving.

PERSONALLY: Carl and I have been married
for 50 years February 2020 and dated for 4
years before we were married. And Carl says I
ask to many questions!!

FUN FACT: Co-owner with my sister of a Century Family Farm.
BUCKET LIST: Sky diving, maybe
Retirement
Travel
MEMORIES: Two favorites, being named Ambassador of the Year the 2nd year we choose this award
naming the ambassador and the annual dinner with Norm Schwarzkoff. It was, I believe, a record sell out
crowd and his speech was amazing.

BEN HOWARD

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
WestRock

712-389-4507 [email protected] 2020 S St Aubin St Apt 1
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I am a sales representative
for WestRock, a corrugated packaging manu-
facturer here in Sioux City.

PERSONALLY: I am originally from Libby, MT
but have lived here in Sioux City most of my
life. Outside of work I enjoy being as active as
possible in a few different things such as play-
ing in sand volleyball league, golfing and being
a volunteer firefighter for the Sgt. Bluff Fire
and Rescue.

FUN FACT: I once broke both bones in my left leg in five places on the day of my fifth birthday.
BUCKET LIST: To go skydiving and get my pilots license.
MEMORIES:

WENDY JACKSON

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
1st Financial Bank USA
Loan Officer

712-898-1042 [email protected] 3025 Kensington Ct
Sioux City, IA 51104

PROFESSIONALLY:

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

KATHAN JAGER

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2004
KMEG/KPTH
VP/GM

712-253-2722 [email protected] 2411 Jay Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: CURRETNLY VP/GM FOR
KMEG/KPTH. OVER 35 YEARS IN MEDIA IN-
CLUDNG SIOUX CITY JOURNAL AND KCAU.

PERSONALLY: PROUD MOM OF AUSTIN AND
SAMANTHA
PROUD MONYA TO CARSON/KAYDENCE/
ELIAS/CALEB/SAMUEL

FUN FACT: I ALWAYS TYPE IN CAPS
BUCKET LIST: TAKE ALL MY FAMILY ON A RV ROAD TRIP TO ALL 50 STATES
MEMORIES: MAKING LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS

SUZI KAIMAN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 1993
Lane's Distributing
Office manager

712-253-4567 [email protected] 1525 Hiawatha Trail
Sioux City, Iowa 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: I enjoy volunteering and
working on projects

PERSONALLY: I am energetic......and enjoy
cooking (been pushed to the limit there) and
traveling......oh, I remember when

FUN FACT: I have a great collection of 45s—as in records
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES: I love all the special projects like parades etc and the holiday parties with the best people I
have been privileged to call my friends

KARRIE KING

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2010
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

County Director

712-253-0518 [email protected] 413 Wood Meadows Dr.
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

PROFESSIONALLY: As the Iowa State Exten-
sion and Outreach County Director, I serve as a
representative of the council providing leader-
ship, programming, and administration while
supporting staff to serve the residents of
Woodbury County.

PERSONALLY: I am a wife and mother of one.
You will find me spending time with family and
friends, watching Lucas play sports and we
love to go boating on the river. The only sport I
attempt is golf and play on a league during the
summer.

FUN FACT: Working for ISU Extension has brought me full circle with 4-H. I won Grand Champion Pet
with my cat Mittens in 1989.
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES: Favorite memories are the friendships I have made. It brightens my day when I can laugh and
smile seeing everyone at ribbon cuttings and other events.

ADAM KUIKEN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2014
Northwest Bank

Loan Portfolio Manager

712-540-7040 [email protected] 917 Paul Ave
Sioux City, IA 51109

PROFESSIONALLY: I have been at Northwest
Bank for just under two years and enjoy com-
ing to work each day. Helping people with their
financial goals is what motivates me daily.

PERSONALLY: I have been married for 11
years. I am an avid sports fan. I could golf eve-
ryday and not get sick of it.

FUN FACT: Not sure there is anything surprising.
BUCKET LIST: Go to a Miami Dolphins game in Miami.
MEMORIES: I enjoy getting to know different ambassadors. Golf Tourney and committee are my best
memories.

TREYLA LEE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2018
First Tee

Program Director

712-204-1542 [email protected] 3807 Chippewa Ct
Sioux City Is 51104

PROFESSIONALLY: I enjoy networking. Youth
development Golf program

PERSONALLY: I am the oldest of 3

FUN FACT: I'm an introvert. I love hot tamales
BUCKET LIST: Dubai
MEMORIES: Meeting new people and businesses

KARI LIVERMORE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2019
Great Western Bank
Branch Manager

712-253-6292 [email protected] 12 Timberlane Dr
Sioux city ia 51108

PROFESSIONALLY:

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

TIM MATASOVSKY

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2018
Peoples Bank

Business Banker

712-299-2001 [email protected] 202 Topaz Dr
Sergeant Bluff, IA, 51054

PROFESSIONALLY: I work very hard so my wife
can go to Target.

PERSONALLY: I adore my wife—she’s a hottie.

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST: Take my wife to a Billy Joel or Jimmy Buffet concert to check off her bucket list.
MEMORIES: I actually wear my wife’s old green jacket from when she was an Ambassador.

NANCY MCGUIRE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2014
Siouxland Habitat for Humanity
Communications/Development/Volunteer Coordinator

712.251.7286 [email protected] 3512 Pawnee Pl
Sioux City, IA 51104

PROFESSIONALLY:

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

DAPHNE MILLER

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2014
ReMax Preferred
Realtor

712-251-6158 [email protected]

PROFESSIONALLY: I recently started as a
realtor with REMAX Preferred and look forward
to building my business!

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

SEANN MONROE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2016
Kinetico of Siouxland
Owner

712-253-5447 [email protected] 3500 7th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I sell and rent water treat-
ment systems

PERSONALLY: I love riding motorcycles!

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES: I joined the Ambassadors to help me come out of my shell and it worked!!!!

SARAH MORGAN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Camp High Hopes

Advancement Director

712-212-2265 [email protected] 451 Oxbow Trail
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

PROFESSIONALLY: Sarah Morgan graduated
from the Univ. of Missouri-Columbia with de-
grees in Broadcast Journalism and French. She
started her broadcasting career at KMEG 14 in
Sioux City, worked at KMTV in Omaha, and re-
turned to Sioux City as KTIV's morning anchor.
After 12 years in the TV biz, she left to be the
Advancement Director at Camp High Hopes.

PERSONALLY: Sarah is originally from Lake-
wood, CO. Her first job brought her to
Siouxland where she met her husband, Travis.
They have lived in the Dunes for most of the
past 15 years with daughter, Cate, son, Cam-
eron, and fur baby, Mugsy. Sarah enjoys travel-
ing, reading, working out, and cooking for her
kids who refuse to eat anything she makes for
them.

FUN FACT: Sarah used to be fluent in French. She studied abroad in Senegal, West Africa, a French -
speaking country. During her six months there, Sarah lived with a family in Dakar, spent two weeks living
in a mud hut in 125 degree heat, hiked through the rainforest during the dry season, traveled by donkey
carts, and ate many interesting foods.
BUCKET LIST: Sarah has a love of travel and adventure, so exploring other countries is always on her
bucket list. Some of the places Sarah would love to visit include China, Norway, Alaska, Tanzania, Kenya,
India, and Hawaii. Sarah is scuba certified (even though she'
MEMORIES: I'm looking forwarded to meeting new people and learning more about my community!

CHARLIE MORTENSON

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
Sam's Club

Representative

712-233-3133 [email protected]

PROFESSIONALLY: Retired, but still own a res-
taurant and The Little Cross & Gift Shop where
I make handmade crosses from wood and metal
in Whiting, Iowa.

PERSONALLY: Am happily married and love
spending time with my grandkids whenever I
can.

FUN FACT: For many years I played in a band.
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

MARSHA NEWMAN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 1996
Foot and Ankle
Representative

712-253-6655 [email protected] 6818 Whispering Creek
Dr.

Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I'm Semi retired and still
work part time at Chicos's and have been there
since they opened in 2005. I'm a sales lead
and open and close. I love working with people
and helping them with their wardrobe!

PERSONALLY: I am married to my sole mate
Butch and we have been married 50 years. We
met at Jerry's Pizza in 1966. I was 16 and he
was 17 and we have been together since then!
We have 3 married children a son and 2
daughters and 6 grandchildren. We love to
travel and have traveled all over the United
States and Europe. We have a house in Green
Valley AZ.

FUN FACT: My nick name is Slim. My husband started calling me that in High School because he always
made fun of my skinny legs. He still calls me that today.
BUCKET LIST: I've always wanted to visit Australia.
MEMORIES: I have met so many nice people and enjoyed everything about being an ambassador. Attend-
ing all of the ribbon cuttings at all of the new businesses and working at the Annual Dinner and the Golf
outings every year. It's like having a second family. Now that I'm Emeritis, I have not been so involved
and I do miss it.

CHRIS NORVELL

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
CD Norvell, PC
Owner

712-251-5027 [email protected]

PROFESSIONALLY: I am a Commercial Banking
Portfolio Manager with US Bank and the owner
of CD Norvell PC Tax & Accounting Services, a
tax preparation and financial planning service
company.

PERSONALLY: I love my dog and the
Hawkeyes!

FUN FACT: I love craft beer!
BUCKET LIST: To take a spring vacation (NOT gonna happen for a tax preparer)
MEMORIES: Jackson Street Brewing and Marto Brewing were my favorite ribbon cuttings!

VALERIE PETERSEN

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Food Bank of Siouxland
Development Director

712-898-4768 [email protected] 1818 S. Nicollet St
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I graduated from Briar Cliff
University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts de-
gree in Graphic Design, Art & Art History. I've
held leadership positions at College Products in
Bronson, LaunchPAD Children's Museum, the
Orpheum Theatre, and most recently, the Food
Bank of Siouxland.

PERSONALLY: I live in Morningside with my
finace, John, our two year old daughter, Alex-
andra, and our two wild pups, Buffy and Penny.
I love spending time with my family, cooking,
baking (there's a joke between my friends that
food is my love language) and slowly renovat-
ing our 100 year old bungalow.

FUN FACT: I met my fiancé at the 7th Annual Sioux City Curling Classic and at the 8th Annual Sioux
City Curling Classic I dislocated my shoulder on my first throw after slipping on the ice. I found out that I
was pregnant with our daughter when I went to the hospital to have my arm put back in and they asked
if I was pregnant before my x-rays :)
BUCKET LIST: To buy or build a house in the country.
MEMORIES: I'm not sure yet, but I'm looking forward to finding out!

JODI REITMEIER

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2013
Courtyard Sioux City Downtown & Convention Center

Director of Sales

712-253-0857 [email protected] 1805 Red Bertrand Court
Sioux City, IA 51105

PROFESSIONALLY: I have been in the hospital-
ity industry for over 20 years.
Woking with clients and making their visions
come to life is what truly inspires me.

PERSONALLY: My husband Glenn and I have
been married for 33 years. We have two amaz-
ing daughters who have brought into our family
2 amazing son-in-laws.
We have 3 grandson's with our fourth grand-
son arriving very soon.
In my spare time I love to cook, play golf, and
relax with family and friends.

FUN FACT: I love to garden, but I am terrible at it!
BUCKET LIST: To play par golf.
MEMORIES: My favorite part of being an Ambassador is truly the relationships I have built with my fellow
Ambassadors.

KATIE ROBERTS

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2015
Siouxland Community Foundation

Executive Director

712-898-8677 [email protected] 4315 Old Lakeport Rd
Sioux City, IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I'm not very professional,
but it's something I'm working on. I started at
the Community Foundation in August of 2019
and I'm so excited about helping donors carry
out their charitable goals and being a small
part of helping fund nonprofits mission
throughout Siouxland. I would LOVE 10
minutes to tell you more about how the Foun-
dation does this.

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:

BUCKET LIST:

MEMORIES: Favorite ambassador memory is anytime I walk into a meeting, ribbon cutting, or event and
INSTANTLY forget the stressors of the day because I'm surrounded by friends again. It's so therapeutic to
smile, laugh and hug friends!

MATT ROBINS

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2012
Siouxland Community Health Center

712-259-2685 [email protected]

PROFESSIONALLY:

PERSONALLY:

FUN FACT:
BUCKET LIST:
MEMORIES:

LILLYAN RODRIGUEZ

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2013
Junior League of Sioux City
Sustainer Volunteer

712-574-0771 [email protected] 1001 Clairmont Cr
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

PROFESSIONALLY: Had worked as a Sales
manager coordinating events for the last 12
years.

PERSONALLY: I was born and raised in Mexico,
after college I met my husband Carlos and we
moved to Sioux City in 1997. We have twins
Carlos and Daniela they are Juniors.

FUN FACT: Not to many surprises, Love Shoes!!!
BUCKET LIST: Travel to Europe and Asia
MEMORIES: last year Christmas party and Bev Hinds Luncheon.

BRENT RUCH

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2017
F&M BANK

Vice President

712-899-4703 [email protected] 2107 GEORGE STREET
SIOUX CITY, IA 51103

PROFESSIONALLY: MY MAIN ROLL AT THE
BANK IS COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BUT I ALSO
HELP OUT WITH OPERATIONS AND SOME
LENDING. MANY HATS!

PERSONALLY: I GREW UP IN ONAWA, GRADU-
ATED FROM ISU, AND HAVE LIVED IN SIOUX
CITY MOST OF MY POST-COLLEGE LIFE. I AM
AN ANIMAL LOVER, AND ENJOY THE OUT-
DOORS WITH MY PETS, FRIENDS, MOTORCY-
CLE, AND JEEP.

FUN FACT: NOTHING THAT FUN OR SURPRISING ABOUT ME TO SHARE.
BUCKET LIST: RETIRE WITH MY HEALTH INTACT SO I CAN ENJOY MYSELF WHEN IT'S TIME TO STOP
WORKING.
MEMORIES: I ENJOY THE NETWORKING AND THE FRIENDSHIPS I HAVE MADE BY BEING AN AMBASSA-
DOR.

MIKE SCHMIDT

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2002
Riverview Surgical Center

Director of Business Development

712-490-3352 [email protected] 884 Crooked Tree Lane
No Sioux City, SD 57049

PROFESSIONALLY:

PERSONALLY: Love to play golf with my wife.

FUN FACT: Two Golf Cart Mishaps (Sioux City Country Club and Willow Creek Golf Course in LeMars, Io-
wa)
BUCKET LIST: Attend the Master's Golf Event
MEMORIES:

JANINE STANTON

AMBASSADOR SINCE 2020
Gallagher

Senior Account Manager

712-253-9627 [email protected] 26475 Imperial Road
Hinton, Iowa 51024

PROFESSIONALLY: I have been working in the
insurance industry since 1980. I am known for
my excellent customer service to my clients,
some over a 20 year period. I am also very well
organized in my professional work from day to
day.
I am very dedicated employee to Gallagher, for-
mally Grandy Pratt Company.

PERSONALLY: My husband Brad& I have 5
children, Bridget-39, Heather-37, Brooke-
36,Britt-31 Bryce 30, 11 Grandchildren: Bren-
na-13, Carter-10, Juliana-10, Bryn-9, Anna-9,
Kenzie-6, Brynn-4, Corbin-4, Jackson-4, Emer-
son-4, Briar-1.I am an avid gardener (with
Brad) and we share our excess produce with
the Food Bank of Siouxland. I am the youngest
of 8 siblings.

FUN FACT: I was the 1980 Homecoming queen at Hinton Community School. My great niece was part of
the Homecoming Royalty at Hinton this year. It brought back a lot of memories and also made me feel
OLD!
BUCKET LIST: Go back to Ireland with my husband Brad. My daughter Brooke played on a USA basket-
ball team when she was 14 and we traveled to Ireland. My father had recently passed, so I took the trip
with my mother and had a great time and have lots of cherished memo
MEMORIES: Being able to meet and greet new people, along with seeing other people that you are already
acquainted with. I have worked professionally in the Siouxland Community for over 40 years.

JULIE SWALVE

AMBASSADOR SINCE 1998
Absolute Screen Art
Customer Service

712.253.9652 [email protected] 4711 Birch Way
Sioux City IA 51106

PROFESSIONALLY: I have worked at Absolute
for almost 9 years. We recently had a change
of ownership but really nothing has changed as
far as our business.

PERSONALLY: I am an only child. I enjoy trav-
eling, being on a motorcycle and hanging out at
McCook Lake.

FUN FACT: I share my birthday with Abe Lincoln and like to collect things associated with him.
BUCKET LIST: Hawaii and Yellowstone
MEMORIES: There have been so many great events and people through the years. I always enjoy the cas-
ual togethers after hours when there isn't the rush to get back to work.