Meet our Leadership group!  We are tons of fun and hope that is what you find when you meet us.  If you have specific questions feel free to contact us individually or the group at ypofpella@gmail.com.  We are always looking for more people to help too!

President – Michael
Company: William Penn University and Buena Vista University
Email: michael.johnston19@gmail.com

Fun Fact: I am working on my Ph.D. of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management and leadership. I teach a number of college courses for Buena Vista University (Graduate and Professional Studies), William Penn University (traditional campus and College for Working Adults), and Iowa State University.
Favorite Pella area activity: Tulip Time

Positively Pella Liaison – Lexi
Company: Pella Chamber of Commerce
Email: lexi@pella.org
Fun Fact: I grew up on a vineyard. My favorite food is sushi. I really love the color orange.
Favorite Pella area activity: I have too many! I enjoy boating or jet skiing on Lake Red Rock, going to the Pella Farmers Market, getting margaritas at El Charro, and visiting the light display at Christmas.

Vice President – Preet
Company: JP Hotel Group
Email: preetsekhon56@gmail.com
Fun Fact: Die hard San Francisco 49ers fan.  Don't worry I'm actually from California, no band wagons to jump on anyway!
Favorite Pella area activity: Taking my dog, Roofus, out to Lake Red Rock.

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Treasurer - Jeremy
Company: Cargill, Inc.
Email: Jeremy_Verner@cargill.com
Fun Fact: Enjoys riding motorcycles
Favorite Pella area activity: Going to Lake Red Rock

Event Coordinator – Whitney
Email: whitney.klinkenborg@gmail.com
Fun Fact: I have moved 13 times and still don't understand the art of packing!
Favorite Pella area activity: I love taking my dog for long walks by Lake Red Rock or through town and stopping at Sunken Gardens Park.  The scenery is beautiful and it is the perfect way to relax.

Athletic Coordinator – Melissa
Company: Hy-vee
Email: 1516mgrsop2@hy-vee.com
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Social Media Coordinator – Cherrish
Company: Pella Corporation
Email: vaidiyanc@pella.com
Fun Fact: I have lived in Florida but started taking swimming lessons when I moved to mid-west.
Favorite Pella area activity: Dining at the restaurants in Pella

Athletic/Volunteer Coordinator – Molly
Company: Pella Corporation
Email: copema@pella.com
Fun Fact: My two older sisters each have a set of twins, both fraternal, all boys... in total, I have 5 rambunctious nephews.
Favorite Pella area activity: This one is hard to believe... playing volleyball and softball through the City Recreation League.  Maybe we can get basketball on the list too!  I also enjoy walking around our beautiful square and checking out all the great shops.

Outreach/ Volunteer Coordinator – Jacayla
Company: Heartland Area Educaton Agency
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Partnership Coordinator - Drew
Company: Vermeer
Email: drew.d.robinson@gmail.com
Fun Fact: I am an I1 Dan in Hapkido, the Korean martial art of self defense.  For more information, grab my wrist.
Favorite Pella area activity: Being outdoors! There are lots of good places to explore, with the added bonus of good fishing waters and places to fly a kite.

Event Communication Coordinator – Maria
Company: Central College Abroad
Email: mthickle@gmail.com
Fun Fact: I have climbed the Great Wall of China.  It was amazing!
Favorite Pella area activity: I love going to El Charro for dinner and drinks.  I also like taking walks on sunny afternoons to look at the tulips in bloom:)

Past President/Founding Member - Rayelle
Company: Pella Corporation
Email: rayellem@yahoo.com
Fun Fact:Doesn't have a favorite Iowa College team (I've only lived here 6 years) and I could eat ice cream for every meal.
Favorite Pella area activity: Hang out at the cliffs at Red Rock or trapshooting with my retired buds at Marion County Sportsmen’s Club