Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

Carol Torrents, Account Executive

2007 Ambassador of the Year - Carol Torrents is an Account Executive with ADi Group, Inc. ADi Group, a manufacturer and a distributor of printed material also specializes in ecommerce with an on line ordering system. Located at 4049 120th Street in Urbandale, you can contact Carol at 515-334-2208 or ctorrents@theadigroup.net. Visit our web sight at www.theadigroup.net.

Amy Knoll, Independent Distributor

Amy Knoll is an Independent Distributor for SendOutCards.com. SendOutCards allows you to pick a REAL/ PAPER card from their card catalog, type your message, click send and they will print it (even in your own handwriting), stuff it, stamp it (first-class stamp) and mail it out to 1 or hundreds of contacts for .62/card! You can email Amy at jakolln@mchsi.com or visit www.sendoutcards.com/13145 to send a FREE card now.

Carol Thompson, Director of Business Administration

Carol Thompson is the Director of Business Administration for Creative Community Options. CCO’s mission is to empower Iowan’s with disabilities to achieve their personal goals. To learn more about the services that CCO provides to people with disabilities and to get involved with our fundraising efforts, please visit our website at: www.creativecommunityoptions.org.

Chuck Herfken, Realtor

Realtor with Coldwell Banker. Professional representation for buyers or sellers of residential real estate. Certified New Home Marketing Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative and experienced in working within the Ankeny and metro Des Moines Area Markets. Committed to meeting your needs in a consistent, predictable, reliable and timely manner. I have been an Ankeny resident for over 15 years.

David H. Boyer, Independent Insurance Agent

David Boyer is an Independent Insurance Agent with Brown McNerney Johnson Insurance Agency. David specializes in Life, Health, Auto, Home, Business, Disability, Long Term Care, Annuities, and Employee Benefits. Located at 2175 NW 86th St. in Clive, you can contact David at 515-270-6814 or david boyer@bmjinsurance.com. Visit our website at www.bmjinsurance.com. David and his family have been residents of Ankeny for over 20 years.

Deb Finnestad, Owner

Deb Finnestad is one of the owners of CrossTrain Fitness, a Christian workout and weight loss facility. CrossTrain offers a circuit workout, cardio room, several fitness classes and is located at 107 E. 1st in Ankeny. You can contact Deb at 515-965-3809 or debfinnestad@aol.com. Visit our web sight at www.crosstrainfitness.com.

Indira Kinrade, Independent Representative

Indira Kinrade, an Independent Representative for AFLAC, is able to offer the security only supplemental insurance can provide during the unexpected times in life when family finances are adversely affected. AFLAC offers a range of policies for individuals and employers. We’re there when you need us. You should contact Indira at 515.975.1227 or indira_kinrade@us.aflac.com.

James Odson, Financial Advisor

James Odson is located at Iowa Financial Partners, 2501 SE Tones Drive Suite 100, Ankeny IA 50021. You can contact James at 515-289-0222 or james.odson@prudential.com. IFS-A142768 Ed. 01/2008

Janet Freel, Business Owner

Janet Freel established Legs On Lease in 1995. A personal concierge service that “will do most anything legal” for you. Janet and her staff offer services that include errands, shopping, personal assistance, house sitting, in home services and much more. Contact Janet at (515) 965-7578, janet@legsonlease.com or visit www.legsonlease.com.

Joe Miller, Store Director

Joe Miller is the Store Director for Hy-Vee Drugstore in Ankeny and Grimes. Hy-Vee Drugstore offers gifts, lottery, postal, cosmetics, Dry Cleaning by Martinizing, collegiate clothing, Pharmacy and much more. We are located at 849 South Ankeny Blvd. For Questions or comments, contact Joe Miller at 515-964-2667 or jmiller@hy-Vee.com.

Joshua Wetmore, Agent

Joshua is an agent for Aflac. He and his wife Michelle have a new baby daughter named Kennedy. Joshua DJ's on the weekends. He also tries to play ultimate frisbee as much as possible.

Katie Currie, Personal Banker

Katie Currie is a Personal Banker with Liberty Bank. Liberty Bank prides itself as being Iowa's fastest growing community bank. Liberty Bank has two full service branches in Ankeny, specializing in deposit accounts, commercial lending, consumer lending, mortgage and construction loans. Contact Katie at 515-473-7020 or visit Liberty Bank's website at www.libertybankiowa.com.

Katie Kitterman, Account Executive

Katie has worked for the Des Moines Register and Ankeny Register since August 2007. She really enjoy helping small businesses with their marketing and advertising plans. She is excited to be part of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce and she looks forward to meeting new people.

Linda Johnson-Lindquist, Co-Founder

Linda A. Johnson-Lundquist is co-founder of IEA Wealth Management, LLC, an independent securities and investments firm, and BrokerStreet Insurance Services, LLC, offering life, health and long term care insurance to individuals as well as businesses. Both firms house together at 519 SW 3rd Street in Uptown Ankeny. Linda may be contacted at 515-965-8585 or linda.jlundquist@lpl.com. Visit our website at www.ieawealth.com.

Micah Taintor, Assistant Vice President

Micah Taintor is an Assistant Vice President of 1st National Bank, Ankeny. His offices include the boat-shaped bank across from Ankeny High School and various coffee shops. He helps people obtain business loans. He is also the 2008 chair of the Ankeny Young Professionals. Please contact Micah at 515-965-3969 or micah.taintor@fnbankeny.com.

Ned Skinner, President

Ned Skinner is president of US Coffee & Tea Company and The Growing Concern. US Coffee delivers locally roasted coffee to offices, restaurants, and churches throughout Iowa. It is Iowa’s distributor of Keurig single serve coffee brewers. The Growing Concern provides interior foliage, silk arrangements, Christmas décor, and outdoor flower plantings to businesses and homes throughout the metro area.

Ole Olson, Chiropractic Physician

Dr. Ole J. Olson is a board certified chiropractic physician with Optimal Health Family Chiropractic Center. Alongside his wife Dr. Melissa Olson, Dr. Ole opened this health care facility with one goal in mind “Achieving Your Optimal Health”. Located at 802 SE Oralabor Road, Suite 121 in Ankeny south of the Super Wal-Mart, you can contact Dr. Ole or Dr. Melissa Olson at (515) 964-9966 or visit our website at www.optimalhealthfcc.com.

Patti Hood, Branch Manager - AVP

Patti Hood is the Branch Manager for Bank of the West located at 411 N Ankeny Blvd in Ankeny. We are committed to providing our customers with exceptional customer service and a full range of personal and business banking solutions. Visit our web sight at www.bankofthewest.com or contact us at (515) 965-8855, or patti.hood@bankofthewest.com

Wade Steenhoek, Owner

Wade Steenhoek owns Huntington Learning Center in Ankeny. He has been a resident of Ankeny for eight years and is married with two children. He serves on the Board of the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce as well as the Board of the Iowa Insurance Education Foundation. He also is a member of the Ankeny Rotary and Ankeny School Board Policy Committee.