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Robin Schallie works as the Director of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. She holds over thirty years of experience teaching Business and Marketing at the college level. Most recently, Robin served as the Director for the Allen County Farmers’ Market and also works as an adjunct professor at Neosho County Community College. She brings with her a drive for excellence and a passion for connecting the community with valuable resources that will help its businesses and individuals succeed. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree and Masters Business Administration Degree from California Coast University.

Lindsay works as the Administrative Assistant for the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. She brings over five years of customer service experience and a passion for nonprofit involvement. Lindsay also brings experience in the health insurance and deposit banking industries. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in English, emphasis Creative Writing, at Kansas State University.

Miles works as an Ag Loan Officer at Community National Bank & Trust in Iola, Kansas. He brings over fifteen years of experience in professional sales and agriculture business which he uses to serve the farmers and ranchers of Southeast Kansas. He also works with his family to run the Mentzer Family Farm and pumpkin patch. Miles is active in the Allen County Farmers’ Market. He earned his Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics, at Kansas State University.

Corey works as Interim City Administrator for the City of Iola. He holds over twenty-five years of experience in city administration and over fourteen years of experience in his current position. He is active in the Kansas Association of City/County Management and the Community Involvement Task Force/Pride Committee Iola. Corey also sits on the Trolley Board Advisory Team, the Allen County Economic Development Advisory Board, and the Bowlus Fine Arts Commission. He earned his Associates of Science from Allen County Community College.

John works as a Certified Public Accountant and Office Manager at Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips, PA in Iola, Kansas. He holds licensure to practice in the state of Kansas. He brings thirty-five years of experience in accounting, financials, and tax preparation which he uses to serve businesses and individuals to make informed financial decisions. John is also active on the St. John’s Catholic Church Finance Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Pittsburg State University.

Traci works as the Public Relations Specialist at Allen County Regional Hospital St. Luke’s Health System in Iola, Kansas. She brings over ten years of marketing and consumer relations experience. She is active in the Elks Club and Friends of the Bowlus. Traci also hosts her own booth at Clock Tower Mercantile in Iola where she sells antiques, crafted items, and more. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Economics and Business Administration, at Benedictine College.

April is the owner and photographer of April Kroenke Photography in Iola, KS. She is also an Active Duty Army wife who has traveled worldwide seeing and serving first hand in many Chambers of Commerce across the country. April brings over 20 years of leadership, marketing, and consumer relations experience with several non-profit organizations throughout her military spouse career. She is an active member of Harvest Baptist Church in Iola. April earned her Bachelor of Science from Pittsburg State University. She earned her Masters of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, and her Certification as a Certified Professional Photographer from Professional Photographers of America.

Jamie works as a certified health coach & a stay at home mom. Formally, she was the Softball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Allen Community College. Jamie earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina in Corporate Fitness and her Masters in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hays State University. She has lived in the Iola community since 2008 and is married to Zo Jensen, they have two daughters Quinn and Baylor.

Casey is a graphic commercial artist who has been a part of many organizations in print and social media marketing, providing full business collateral for new or established businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs. Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pittsburg State University, she then traveled extensively with her work, while spending 15 years based in Texas. Casey enjoys sightseeing the country with her husband while she photographs NASCAR races with the ETR Racing Team. "Creativity is intelligence having fun." - Albert Einstein

Misti works as the operator of The Protein Place in Iola, Kansas. Recently returned from living in Topeka for the past fifteen years, Misti holds twenty years of customer service and management experience. She brings experience in medical billing, cosmetology, convenience store management and being a casino table games dealer.