2021 genYP Group

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. 

Curvin has been a Mortgage Originator with Midwest Family Lending since 2016. As part of a larger team, Curvin connects with customers, tackling paperwork and signatures to help each loan move through the approval process and to the closing table. Curvin plays an integral part in helping to establish and meet expectations with clear and concise communication so there are no surprises when it’s time to sign the final paperwork.

My responsibilities include executing financial plans and assisting clients. I also help clients create personal and business budgets focused on achieving their financial goals.

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.

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!

Since 2004, Tiffany Menke, IOM, has been the President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. She has served on the boards of and is a Past President/Past Chair of ICCE, CITR, and IMA.  She currently represents Iowa on the MACE Board of Directors and serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Council through the Greater Des Moines Partnership as well as participates in a pilot program through the Evelyn K Davis center to mentor exoffenders.

In 2017, Tiffany was honored as a Woman of Influence through the Des Moines Business Record. Other honors include 40 under 40, and Ovation award from the Iowa Women's Foundation. She grew up in Newton and went on to Grand View University in Des Moines where she earned a degree in Mass Communications, Journalism and a minor in Photography.

To schedule a meeting with me, calendly.com/tmenke  

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.

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.

 

Matt Nuetzman has served on the Urbandale Chamber Board since 2012, and is the 2016 Board Chairman. 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. In addition to his role with the Urbandale Chamber, Matt is Director of Business Development at Aureon HR, a Human Resources services provider. Matt is also a member of the Business Record's Forty Under 40 (2012), and he and his wife Sheena live in Urbandale.

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.

Creative HVAC Problem Solver and Dedicated HVAC Pro.

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!

With over 50+ years of experience backing me up, I have the knowledge, confidence and professionalism to help customers from start to finish with the greatest of ease. My focus is on providing excellent customer service and make the mortgage process as smooth as possible. Helping people achieve their financial goals is why I love what I do. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, running, and trying new local restaurants. I am a huge Iowa State fan. 

Over the last 12 years I have served over 2,000 homeowners for their purchase, refinance, renovation and new constructions needs mortgage needs. I love helping my clients problem solve and strategize unique solutions to accomplish their homeownership goals. I take great pride in delivering an excellent mortgage experience with a hyper-focus on education and communication to create a smooth, pleasant, and predictable mortgage process.

As a consultant with Bâton Global, Karter has supported engagements with non-profit organizations and corporations in areas of strategy development and execution, market analysis, data-driven tool development, and leadership development.  He also brings past expertise in business development, marketing communications, and project coordination through experiences in Iowa and Minnesota.

 Karter holds a B.S. at Drake University where he earned degrees in Marketing and Management through the College of Business with magna cum laude honors. He is a proud resident of Urbandale, IA and enjoys the local food, entertainment, and natural resources offered by the city. 

Ben grew up in West Des Moines, IA and graduated from Valley in 2015. He attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Agronomy in 2018. After Iowa State he helped  take Mr Mow It All in a successful new direction. Ben was around in the early years of Mr Mow It All. His father started the company. After 25 years it was time for new and fresh ideas. That is what Ben has brought to the company. Ben enjoys spending time with friends, family and his dog Winnie. He enjoys traveling and seeing different areas of the country. If you see Ben on your property or around town, dont hesitate to stop him and say hi!

Cole grew up in West Des Moines, IA and graduated from Valley in 2015. He attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Business Management in 2019. After Iowa State Cole moved to Houston, TX to pursue business adventures. After successfully helping start Wittern Transport, Cole moved back to help run Mr. Mow It All in early 2021. In his spare time Cole likes to spend time with his girlfriend and their dog. He enjoys local live entertainment and eateries. Cole looks forward to working with our current customers as well as forming new relationships with future clients.

I just graduated this past fall from The University of Northern Iowa with a Public Relations Bachelors Degree. I then joined The Dana Company, in December of 2020, as the Corporate Marketing and Communications Specialist. In my free time I love hanging out with family and friends, playing backyard games, and traveling whenever I can!

My name is Jimmy Anderson and I began my real estate career in 2020 with the Knickerbocker Real Estate Team brokered by Gold Finch Realty Group. Before I began my career I had attended Grand View University where I played baseball and had pursued my bachelor’s degree in finance. I had then transferred to Purdue Global University where I had officially graduated with my Bachelor’s degree. I believe strongly in educating first time home buyers so that the process is struggle free and so that there are no surprises down the road. I am very passionate about my career in real estate and continue to work extremely hard for every client. I’m a motivated agent that will strive forward every day to not only meet but exceed your expectations.   

Tax Manager at TDT with over 5 years of experience in Public Accounting. Enjoy working with clients on best strategies to limit taxes. Strive to work with clients throughout the year instead of once a year. Outside of work sports consume my life.

Ashley Miller


Ashley is the owner and inspired genius behind Des Moines Creative. In her 11+ year career her work has traveled the world. Out of college she headed the design department for an international fortune 250 company. In the advertising world her small team of misfits moved the U.S. digital newspaper industry to mobile and created the digital ad empire. She's a self-taught web developer and branding expert. Her fascination with creativity and technology lead to the development of her first company, Des Moines Creative, by age 32. Now an award-winning agency. 

David Tracy is the CEO & Founder of Northgate Marketing and is an award winning marketing and advertising strategist with a global perspective. He has traveled to more than forty countries in the course of working in international non-profits. His conviction is that one of the best ways to influence our world is through media, arts, and marketing. He brought his experience in event organization, design, branding, cultural anthropology and documentary film to unite some of the multi-talented people he’d come to know from all over the world with a client base that would bring new life to them all. David’s vision, and his commitment to make a difference, is the bedrock of Northgate.