Age: 33

Title: Marketing and communications manager, DART

Family: Dustin Hockman; Son Heath Hockman, daughter Hallie Hockman, “adopted son” Godgive Chayee

What are your goals in your role at your company?

I, along with a small but mighty marketing team, am responsible for sharing the many ways public transportation positively impacts people’s lives, employers’ access to more workers and the overall economic vitality of our region. We communicate with riders, city leaders, businesses and others throughout Central Iowa regarding the value of public transportation whether they personally ride it or not. 

What’s your biggest passion, and why?

I’m a passionate problem-solver who wants to help every person who is struggling and jump into every situation that looks destined to fail. I’m learning that sometimes experience, even when painful, is what enables the best growth.