Kaitie Hartmann was recently named as the marketing coordinator for the Great Outdoors Foundation. Hartmann will lead marketing and communication efforts for the foundation and the Central Iowa Water Trails. In the newly created position, her role will focus on aligning organizational vision and communication strategy. Hartmann comes to Des Moines from Kansas City, where she most recently served as marketing and events coordinator for the Downtown Overland Park Partnership. Hannah Inman, Great Outdoors Foundation CEO, said Hartmann’s insight and direction will “be crucial as we roll out branding and sites for Central Iowa Water Trails.” Hartmann earned a Bachelor of Science in advertising and public relations from Evangel University in Springfield, Mo.