Every Story Matters.

My passion for storytelling began long before I ever stepped into a newsroom. Growing up, while many of my friends were watching cartoons, I was captivated by 24-hour news coverage. I spent hours following national and local news, eager to understand the stories shaping our communities. At our family's dinner table, I would recap the day's headlines, earning the nickname "walking encyclopedia" from my mom because I always had another story to share.

 

Outside of the house, I was working alongside my family on our farm. Agriculture has always been more than my roots—it's one of my greatest passions. From an early age, I found myself documenting the beauty of rural life through photography, capturing everything from cornfields and tractors to historic barns and county fairs. Those experiences inspired my first videos, photography projects, and eventually my pursuit of a career centered on communication and visual storytelling.

 

After spending several years in the newspaper industry as an award-winning journalist and managing editor, I have transitioned into communications, where I combine strategic marketing, public relations, photography, videography, and storytelling to help organizations connect with their audiences. My work focuses on creating meaningful content that builds relationships, strengthens brands, and highlights the people, places, and industries that make rural communities thrive.

 

Whether I'm photographing a community event, developing marketing materials, telling a conservation success story, or creating digital content, I believe every organization has a story worth telling—and that authentic storytelling has the power to inspire, educate, and create lasting connections.

 

When I'm away from my desk, you'll usually find me exploring Iowa with a camera in hand, capturing the landscapes, people, and moments that make the Midwest unique.

 

At my core, I'm still driven by the same curiosity that sparked my love for storytelling years ago. My goal is to continue sharing the stories of agriculture, conservation, rural America, and the communities that shape them—using words, images, and creativity to make a lasting impact.