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A Closer Look

CL George ONeal

Perfectionism, public speaking and West Point: Meet George O’Neal, president and CEO of Aureon

When Geoge O’Neal was going through the interview process and researching technology solution provider Aureon, where he was being recruited for the CEO role, he said he liked the “uniqueness” of the opportunity

“I like …

CL Nathan Simpson

A Closer Look: Nathan Simpson

As Primary Health Care moves forward with its third CEO in 43 years of existence and first new one in 24 years, Nathan Simpson is projecting continuity for the nonprofit community health center in Des …

CL Sadie Trytten

A Closer Look: Sadie Trytten

Sadie Trytten took the reins of Neighborhood Development Corp. on Jan. 1, leading the nonprofit’s mission of revitalizing commercial and multifamily properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods that are underserved by the private sector.

She previously served …

CL David Jones

A Closer Look: David Jones

David Jones started his new position as city manager of the city of Urbandale on Jan. 27, two days after his final day as city manager of the city of Ankeny, a job he held …

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The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective announces speakers and larger footprint

The Greater Des Moines Partnership  announced keynote speakers, new partners and an expanded footprint for the second year of The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective. The program is a community-driven career development program that aims …

CL Amy Landrigan

A Closer Look: Amy Landrigan

Amy Landrigan gets a bit choked up when speaking about her work as executive director at the Beacon. 

Serving women and supporting them through trauma and barriers feels like the perfect landing spot for everything …

CL Courtney Ackerson

A Closer Look: Courtney Ackerson

Courtney Ackerson believes her background in the nonprofit sector will serve her well in her new role as the executive director of the Bondurant Chamber of Commerce, a position she started in March.

Ackerson, who …

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A Closer Look: Nicole Crain

Nicole Crain found a good fit in her work at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry as the organization focuses on two of her top career passions: businesses and the state of Iowa.

She …

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A Closer Look: Travis Mansfield

When developers unveiled details of the proposed regional shopping center in southeast Des Moines in 1972, they called it Army Post Plaza.

By fall of 1975, when the center opened, its name had been changed …

Jonathan Brendemuehl

A Closer Look: Jonathan Brendemuehl

Jonathan Brendemuehl considers Des Moines the “Goldilocks of cities.” 

Growing up, the Spring Valley, Ill., native thought his hometown was too small but that Chicago would likely be too big for him. 

He said he …