2020 genYP Group
Individuals between the ages of 21-40 who have joined the Chamber's young professional program, genYP
Eric Williams
2020 Chair

AO Wealth Advisory
Certified Financial Planner
My responsibilities include executing financial plans and assisting clients. I also help clients create personal and business budgets focused on achieving their financial goals.
Shelby Mensen
2020 Vice Chair

Palmer Group
Senior Recruiter
I am a Senior Recruiter on Palmer Group's Office Administration & Customer Service division. I work with candidates searching for new positions here in the Des Moines metro.
Sarah Nielsen
Leadership team through 2020

Showplace Cabinetry Design Center
Designer/Sales
Sarah Nielsen has always had a passion for design. With her father working construction and a woodworker on the side, she began building and designing at a young age. She attended Iowa State University, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree emphasizing in Woodworking and Photography with a Minor in Business. In 2014, she started at Showplace Cabinetry Design Center as an Assistant Designer/Customer Service representative. This allowed for Sarah to learn the design process from measuring a space, selecting design details, to finishing the project. She became a designer in 2016 and has since exceeded her expectations in sales, won a prestigious NKBA Thirty under 30 award, and is working towards her first accreditation and 'Aging in Place' certification. With her background in woodworking, she strives for a function-oriented design to create one of kind spaces that work well for the particular client.
Luke Van Roekel
Leadership Team through 2020
Curvin Larson
2021 Vice Chair, Leadership Team through 2022

Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual Company
Sales Representative
Curvin has joined Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual Company, in August 2022 as a Sales Representative offering Personal & Casualty Insurance as well as Life Insurance. Comparion Insurance Agency helps individuals transfer the risks during life's most uncertain moments. Curvin's goal is to understand his customers needs and align them with the proper products and coverage they deserve; knowing their property and families are protected against uncertainty in the event of a loss.
Sara Velander
Ryan Allen
Allen, Ryan
Taylor White
Cale Carlson

New American Funding
Sr. Loan Consultant
Cale has over 13 years experience as a direct mortgage lender and has helped thousands of people become homeowners and refinance existing loans by offering a wide variety of mortgage products and programs. He takes great pride in patiently consulting clients on various loan scenarios and qualifications, calculating monthly payments and out of pocket costs, and ensuring smooth and predictable closing process.
Jaime Pithan
MMIT Business Solutions Group
Jake Burkhart

Modern Heating & Air
Principal
Creative HVAC Problem Solver and Dedicated HVAC Pro.
I’m driven to bring positive change in the way consumers view HVAC companies, their employees and their owners.
I’m a Champion of change, currently concentrating on transforming the residential industry from a “turn and burn”, “young person job” to a rewarding life long career path.
I am committed to leave our children with a better world. That motivates my company to be more responsible in the ways we heat and cool and build healthier homes.
Jessica Carlson

Northwestern Mutual
Financial Advisor
Jessica is a Financial Advisor and shares a practice with her husband, Brian. With their team of 5, they focus on helping business owners grow by leveraging assets for lower rates on their lines of credit and setting up retirement plans for themselves and their employees along with other company benefits.
Jessica grew up in a military family in Indianola, Iowa. She studied at Grand View University and University of Central Missouri. She stays busy by participating in volleyball leagues, traveling with her husband, and spending time with family.
She is passionate in making a positive impact in her community.
Jessica grew up in a military family in Indianola, Iowa. She studied at Grand View University and University of Central Missouri. She stays busy by participating in volleyball leagues, traveling with her husband, and spending time with family.
She is passionate in making a positive impact in her community.
Matt Nuetzman

Paychex HR
Strategic Business Consultant
Matt Nuetzman served on the Urbandale Chamber Board from 2012-2017 and was the 2016 Board Chair. In 2011, Matt helped launch the genYP Program and later served as genYP Chairperson, and has volunteered and led many Chamber programs since first joining in 2009. Matt is a Strategic Business Consultant at Paychex HR, a Human Resources services provider which the Urbandale Chamber offers a PEO Partner Program with. Matt is also a member of the Business Record's Forty Under 40 (2012), and he and his wife Sheena live in Urbandale with their 2 children.
Veronica Coy

Principal Financial Group - Westown Pkwy
Financial Advisor
Alec Wilcox
Cushman & Wakefield
Vice President
You could say real estate is in Alec’s blood. His mother owned a residential real estate agency in his hometown of Norfolk, NE and at age 19, he became one of the youngest people to receive his real estate license in Nebraska. Moving eastward to Drake University, Alec continued pursuing his love of real estate as an intern at R&R, becoming a full-time employee after graduating. As a millennial, Alec has special insight into what types of office design and company culture and attract and retain talented, younger employees. These skills, along with unique insight on the warehouse market make Alec a valuable broker for his clients.
Hayley Vanderpool
Nicholas Hullermann
Mindy Benson
Brett Large
Bryan Larson
Heather Von Brown
Webspec
Lindsey LaMair
Morgan Frideres

Webspec
Digital Marketing Account Lead
Morgan is a digital marketing account lead at Webspec, a web design and digital marketing agency based here in Urbandale. Before starting at Webspec, she graduated from Simpson College with a degree in Public Relations. She has since been working with clients at Webspec and a part of genYP for over 5 years. In her current role, Morgan works with clients to create their digital marketing strategy, lead their campaigns, and work hand-in-hand with clients and the team to meet their business goals through digital tactics. She leads campaigns that include tactics like PPC advertising, social media management (paid and organic), search engine optimization (SEO), newsletters, reputation management, and more.
Stacey Cooper
Webspec
Uri Frazier
Webspec
Brody Griffin
Mackenzy Caligiuri
Ayah Bilbeisi
Tariq Lundy
Melissa Kyler, OD

Urbandale Eye Care
Optometrist, Owner
I am an Optometrist and Partner at Urbandale Eye Care. I grew up in Urbandale, and I am happy to be back in the community. My history with the practice is deep! I was a patient here as a child, then worked as a technician and receptionist, and returned as a doctor in 2008. It's great to serve the community I grew up in. I am passionate about vision and my patients, and I love getting to form relationships and watch families grow! I see patients of all ages, starting with providing free eye exams for babies 6-12 months of age. You can read more about it at www.infantsee.org. One of the fun things about my day is the variety that comes with routine eye care for all ages, fitting contact lenses, treating urgent care problems, managing eye disease, and evaluating conditions like diabetes that can affect the eyes...never a dull moment! Almost 12 years in, and I truly love it. I'm always happy to answer questions, so don't hesitate to reach out!