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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.
Hey everyone! I graduated from Grand View University in 2018 with my Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology-Health Promotion, with hands on experience in nutrition, strength and conditioning, and physical therapy. Outside of my career at MMIT, my main hobbies are finding house projects to do, woodworking, watching sports, and playing with my dog Gracie, who is a chocolate lab pit bull mix. I also like going to country concerts, festivals, spending time with my family, cooking, and exercising. I am always down for a cup of coffee to learn more about other people's businesses and how we can help support one another in our wonderful community. Let's connect sometime!
I have found that my superpower is problem-solving. my passion for it led me to explore different industries and environments. I found myself drawn to roles that allowed me to apply my skills and make a meaningful impact. From production, supervisory, management, director of operations, and being president of a non-profit organization, I embraced every opportunity of these roles to solve complex problems and contribute to the growth of organizations. Just as I learned in my younger years, in order to win the race, you must lead it first. With my vast and varied experiences of leading people, I felt called to give back. I received my certifications in coaching, mentoring, and leadership. Furthermore, became a certified training within industry instructor (TWI). It was exceptionally hard to leave the corporate world. Here we are. Welcome to Mindset Innovations Consulting.
The Des Moines metro is home to me, since I grew up in Adel, IA. I attended Luther College for my undergrad degree and Des Moines University for my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Being involved in the community is something I am very passionate about. I have volunteered with Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership since 2014 and am serving this year on the Corporate Board and as Director of Junior Staff.
We offer wise counsel for retirement planning, cash flow and tax planning, estate planning, investment planning, risk management, and philanthropic planning. We provide clarity and peace of mind, knowing your life goals are our biggest priority.
Outside of work, I enjoy visiting new places with my wife and our son, all kinds of music (particularly country), and anything outdoors.
During his free time, he enjoys traveling and anything that brings him outside.
Clarissa recently moved back to Iowa after living in Kansas City post graduation and now works at Homemakers as a Social Media Manager and Project Specialist. In this role, she works to build a digital community of brand advocates both locally and nationwide to tell the story of Homemakers through the partnerships she facilitates and content she strategizes.
In her free time she enjoys attending local events, group volunteering opportunities and loves participating in anything active from running, to sand volleyball, to yoga.
Christopher graduated from Drake University in 2023 with a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communications. He is working towards obtaining his master’s degree from Drake, in communication as well, focusing on brand communication. Christopher will graduate in 2025.
In his free time, he works for WHO 13 News, as a part-time photographer/editor where he films and edits stories for their weekend news shows.