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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. 

I grew up in Northwest Iowa and moved to Des Moines in 2006 after graduating from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.  I settled in the Beaverdale area after buying my first home in 2017.  My husband, Jarred, is extremely supportive of my real estate career and respects the time I dedicate to serving my clients. 

I got into real estate because I love connecting with people and wanted a career that could impact the community.  Buying a home is such an exciting time of change and it brings me great joy to see how the plans all come together for my clients.  I'm here to build relationships and help people through a major life change that involves a process I'm passionate about.

Morgan is from Algona, Iowa, and joined Webspec after graduating from Simpson College with a B.A. in Public Relations and minors in Psychology and Sociology. She helps clients with their digital strategy, including writing content for their websites and optimizing them for users and search engines. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys running, hanging out with her husband, and trying new restaurants around the metro.

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!

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.

 

Megan is chiropractor at Yost Family Chiropractic which has served Urbandale and the surrounding metro the past 18 years. 

She realizes that many people suffer from pain that just won't go away and strives to take a personalized, whole-body approach to identify and treat the source causing discomfort so you can do all of the things you love pain-free.

When she's not in the office she enjoys running, exploring hiking trails, volunteering at her church & the Food Bank of Iowa, coaching with Girls on the Run, reading, and supporting & experiencing all things local in Des Moines!

Recruiter at Palmer Group with 7 years of experience placing professionals in a variety of positions throughout the Des Moines Metro. Graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Communication Studies, Go Cyclones! Outside of work, I like to volunteer, hike, collect houseplants, and ride bikes and horses.

Amanda has been an Account Executive at Palmer Group for more than two years and has been in recruitment for nearly 10. Amanda enjoys consulting with hiring managers and HR professionals on their staffing needs, employee retention, and sharing market data for the Des Moines employment scene. In her freetime, Amanda enjoys working out at Krave Gym, reading books and watching movies, and spending time with her two sons.

My name is Kara Calease, and I am a Senior Account Executive with Palmer Group. I have been with Palmer Group for 10 years and I've supported our Mortgage and Banking Division, my entire career. I've held multiple positions in my career involving recruiting, sales, and management. We are committed to building strong, long-term partnerships with each of our clients. We achieve this by learning all we can about your organization and getting to know you. With that knowledge, our team of over 70 industry-specific hiring professionals stands ready with local marketplace expertise to help you accomplish your specific goals. As a growing employee-owned company, we strive to be Iowa’s premier employment firm by recruiting talented professionals for your business. I look forward to partnering with you now, and in the future, with your hiring needs.

We host casino-themed events across the entire state of Iowa and also cover Omaha and Kansas City.  For our corporate parties, after-Prom events, and special events - Birthday/Retirement/Holiday parties - are 100% zero-risk, no gambling allowed and we party it up with funny money chips! 

Casino Parties are one of the best fundrasing tools ever designed and our clients are very happy with the funds we are able to help them raise during one of our events!  We work with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals for our fundraiser events, making sure our clients have the proper licensing in place to throw the best fundraising event possible!
Regardless of the event, our casino parties all receive the full casino experience, as we provide actual casino quality and size gaming tables, chips, cards, dice, equipment and professionally trained dealers - you just provide the guests! 

 

 

I’m the founder of Abundant Health Massage&Bodywork in Clive IA. I just love to spread positivity to our universe,  creating good jobs to community and have our clients receive one of the best massage in Iowa is always I’m driven for. 

In personal time, I love to spend time with my husband and my son and our dog Bailey to explore the world. Classical music is always my favorite hobby! 

 

 

Baylie is a seasoned loan officer for us. If you need a loan, she's the rockstar who can help you! She adores her family and 2 cats, and lights up any room with her smile and laugh!

Hello,
My name is Colin Newell and I am a Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent. I started in May 2022 upon completing my time at Iowa State where I played football and got my undergrad and masters degrees. I am looking to get connected in the Des Moines area and always willing to connect and build relationships. I enjoy serving and connecting people. Never hesitate to reach out to learn more about what we do at Farm Bureau Financial Services or to connect. 

Cheers,
Colin Newell

Blake is the Executive Administrative Assistant at Midland Credit Union. Their job involves supporting the CEO and CFO, coordinating projects, marketing, and IT support. In their free time, Blake enjoys playing with their two kittens, baking, and traveling.