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Workforce Lunch & Learn participants
Melanie Smith
Highline Warren, Recruiting Program Manager
Christy Briley
Acieta LLC, HR Director
Erin Johnson
TS Bank, Director of HR
Angie Avis
TS Bank, Chief Talent Management Officer
Jana Lemrick
Pottawattamie County, Director of Human Resources
Wendi Zeller
American Games, Human Resources Director
Colleen Brabec
Mobilis Inc, Co-Owner/President
Jesse DePriest
Consultant
Christy Chappelear
Tyson Foods Inc, Human Resources Manager
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Tyson Foods Inc, Employment Supervisor
Josh Kallsen
PowerTech, President
Abbie Edic
TS Bank, Recruiter
Shirley Urich
West Central Community Action, Community Development Specialist
Carol Horner
Synchronicity Inc, Founder/President
Chad Bartlett
Green Hills AEA, Director of Organizational Strategy, Data, and Policy
Donna Dostal
Community Foundation for Western Iowa, President & Chief Executive Officer
Dave Zimmerman
Availa Bank, Market President
Graham Jura
City of Council Bluffs, Director, Council Bluffs Civil Rights Commission
Jim Myers
American Games, VP Operations
Paul Hans
Council Bluffs Community School District, Career & Technical Education Coordinator
Scott Hartman
US Bancorp Investments, Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Steve Stone
Black Hills Energy, Operations Manager
Stephanie Egermier
Cox Business, Account Executive
Lynn Ehrman
Cox Business, Enterprise Sales Manager
Damaris Galdames
Swift Prepared Foods, Human Resource Generalist
Don Kohler
Iowa Western Community College, Vice President Marketing/PR
Julie Minton
Cox Business, Marketing Manager
Ashley Parker
Connections Area Agency on Aging, Older Worker Employment Specialist
Grace Clark
Bartlett Grain Co LP, Merchandising Manager
Sarah Wright
St Croix Hospice, Manager of Clinical Services
Aubury Krueger-Kutchara
Connections Area Agency on Aging, Director of Community Engagement
Sandra Byers
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Program Development - SW Iowa
Steve Chamley
Midlands Living Center LLC, Executive Director/Owner
Kari Hansen
Council Bluffs Community School District, Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Work-Based Facilitator
Shamala Nadason
Heartland Family Service, Vice President of Human Resources
Kimberly Kolakowski
FAMILY, Inc., Executive Director
Jade McKeighan
Red Giant Oil Company LLC, Human Resources Manager
Wendy Peterson
Google, Workforce
Tara Slevin
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Director Volunteer Services
Andie Gordman
HUB International Great Plains, Director of Human Resources
Sapana Sharma
Catholic Charities, Assistant Director of Programs, SW Iowa
Marie Allely
TS Bank, VP of Business Banking
Pete Boothby
TS Bank, Assistant Vice President
Gordon Dickerson
Black Hills Energy, Operations Supervisor
Mitch Streit
Hy-Vee Food Stores, District Vice President
Josh Benson
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Catering Manager
Pat Hensley
Hy-Vee Food Stores, RETIRED 3-31-2017
Deb LeHeup
Iowa School for the Deaf, Director of Human Resources
Molly Noon
Iowa Western Community College, VP of Institutional Research
Ed Lynn
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, President Emeritus
Jean Armstrong
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Mgr Family Community Health Resources
Vince Rew
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Marketing Account Manager
Lisa Fidone
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Direct of Rehab Services
Peggy Helget
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, VP of Patient Services, CNO
Pat Sturm
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Regional Development
Jo Walker
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Operations Director - Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics Unit
Amy McDermott
Black Hills Energy, Account Manager-Western Iowa
Loras Klostermann
Schemmer Associates Inc, Manager, Geotechnical Service
Charles Huddleston
Schemmer Associates Inc, Executive Vice President
Melissa Spearman
DLR Group, Workplace Leader
Mick Guttau
TS Bank, Chairman & CEO
Josh Guttau
TS Bank, President & CFO
Kelsey Stupfell
TS Bank, Director of Public Relations
Judy Kramer
American National Bank, Operations Manager
Brad Pryor
Papa John's Pizza, Operating Partner
Denise Chase
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Catering Manager
Denise McNitt
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Vice President of Patient Care
Lou Bozak
Paul Davis, Business Development
Mary Jewell
TS Bank, Trust Officer
Erin McKee
Iowa Western Community College, Assistant to the President/Board Secretary
Dewan Grant
FAMILY, Inc., HR Director
Jennifer Fletcher
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Program Director Wound Clinic
Corine Fox
TS Bank, Director of Talent Development
Chris Jackson
Boys Town of Iowa, Senior Director of Operations
Melissa Peterson
TS Bank, Marketing Director
Patrick Garcia
Boys Town of Iowa, Executive Director
Robin Spitznagle
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Sr. Administrative Assistant - Volunteer Services
Lacey Sampson
TS Bank, AVP of Personal Banking
Neil Stanley
TS Bank, President of Community Banking
Josh Hyde
Perficut Site Management, Business Development Manager
Jim Koch
TS Bank, Senior Fiduciary Officer, VP
Andrew Murray
TS Bank, VP of Business Banking
Cindy Gessert
Paul Davis, Director of Business Development
Lisa Gronstal
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Volunteer Services Manager
Jamie Gross
Trivium Life Services, Market Director Council Bluffs
Hy-Vee Food Stores, email invoices to:
Kerri Hodges
All Care Health Center, Development & Marketing Director
Leona Soucek
Boys Town of Iowa, Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Henry
Iowa Western Community College, Vice President of Student Services
Joseph Poore
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Director of Surgical Services
Ron DeBord
Owen Holdings Company, VP Human Resources
Brent Mullen
TS Bank, Operations Coordinator
Thomas Gilmore
Iowa Western Community College, Dean of Enrollment Services
Bailey McQueen
Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Samantha Larson
Iowa Western Community College, Dean of Academic Support and Student Assistance
Sarah Alba
Goodwill Industries Inc, Employment Solutions Coordinator
Stephanie Reeves
BAT Logistics, Executive Assistant / Human Resources
BC Clark
Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Director of Training and Client Development
Anna Baughman
Iowa Western Community College, Arts Center Patron Services Manager
Nicole West
Black Hills Energy, Human Resources Mgr
Kathy Sawdy
REM Iowa, Talent Acquisition Associate
D'Lisa Ware
Council Bluffs Community School District, Work Base Learning Coordinator
Christopher Tooley
Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Director, Culture & Inclusion
Tanya DeWolf
AIM Institute , Director of Youth Academies
Beverly Buol
Trivium Life Services, Acquisition and Engagement Coordinator
Cheryl Casey
Lewis Central Community Schools, Business Teacher/Internship Coordinator
Leon Hartsock
Omaha Standard Palfinger, Regional Welding Coordinator
Jessica Ghiai
FAMILY, Inc., Training Coordinator
Jessica Contreras
Tyson Foods Inc, Assoc. Specialist Recruiting
Stacie Jensen
City of Council Bluffs, Director of Human Resources
Sara Bauer
City of Council Bluffs, Assistant City Attorney II
Philisia Daniels
Boys Town of Iowa, Talent & Acquisition Director
Kimberly Jackson
FAMILY, Inc., HR Coordinator
Lisa Lima
NAMI Southwest Iowa, Program Director
Tammy Leehy
Iowa Western Community College, Coordinator of Trades & Industry Continuing Education
Simmie Buehler
ConAgra Brands, Human Resources
Emily Coughlin
AIM Institute , Outreach Coordinator
Jessica Schneider
Five Nines Technology, People Operations Coordinator
Elizabeth Powell
Joslyn Art Museum, Director of Finance & Operations
Amy Rummel
Joslyn Art Museum, Director of Marketing
Justin O'Lone
KMTV 3, HR Manager
Pete Svendgard
American Games, V.P. of Sales & Marketing
Natosha Skiles
MidAmerican Energy, Business Connection Manager
Caren Dean
Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center, Senior Director of People and Culture
Elizabeth Paleogos
Heartland Family Service, IPN Problem Gambling Outreach Coordinator
Derik Petit
Bethany Heights, Marketing Director
Jayme Busch
AIM Institute , SWI Outreach Coordinator
Serita Kyle
WoodmenLife, Accounting Administrative Coordinator
Jodi Bruce
McMullen Ford, Accounting Clerk
Kapri McBride
Bluffs Country 106-5, Senior Account Executive
Julie Hansen
Bluffs Country 106-5, Interim GM/Vice President of Marketing
Laura Hartman
IowaWORKS , Business Engagement Consultant
Kendra Cain
Cobalt Credit Union Headquarters, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
Adam Leber
Frontier Savings Bank, Senior Vice President
Erin Johnson
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Human Resources Director
Kendra Soechtig
ADP, District Manager
Melissa Wiechmann
PCSF Chiropractic, Co-Owner; Chief Marketing Officer
Katie Smith
Buena Vista University, Director of Strategic Partnerships | Extended Univ
Alicia Stultz
Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Development Director
Alicia Frieze
Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Development Director
Betty Bartram
Paychex, Inc, Strategic Business Consultant
Kylie Gumpert
Pottawattamie County Conservation Board, Promotions & Outreach Coordinator
Jamie Gill
American Games, Recruiter, Human Resources
Sally Rolf
IVRS, Area Office Supervisor
Mynesha Spencer
All of Us Together Co., Principal Inclusion Strategist
Julie Workman
Acieta LLC, Marketing Manager
Kristi Krayneski
Envision Success, Business Strategy Consultant
Derek Petit
Bethany Lutheran Health Services, Sales and Marketing Director

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