One of our core company values is “effusive honesty,” so here’s the honest truth about us:
Winona and Tim met at the International Economic Development Council conference, where they presented on talent attraction strategy by day and karaoked “Glory Days” together by night. To this day, the team strives to maintain that same balance of professionalism and joie de vivre in everything.
More real talk? We truly love this work. We love figuring out what exactly makes a community special. We nerd out about place marketing strategies. We can talk for hours about relocation trends and skills matching and the pros and cons of incentive programs for remote workers (yes, we are very fun at parties).
Who:Tim began his career in sales and marketing before discovering a passion for community advocacy and economic development. Through his work at the chamber and serving as the director of talent attraction for the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area, Tim developed an innovative talent attraction strategy that formed the basis for RoleCall. He’s a husband, a dad, a baseball fan, a weirdly good limerick writer, and a whiskey enthusiast.
Why:Tim is constantly in awe of the people and organizations working in this space, especially in smaller cities. He is driven by the desire to help amplify their work and show their immense value to their communities and stakeholders.
Where:He lives in Iowa City, Iowa (and would love to take you to his favorite restaurant).
Who:Kate has been in Client Success for over a decade and has worked in the tourism and talent attract space for around five years. Through her work in talent attraction and tourism, she found her passion for community advocacy. She is a wife, dog mom, lover of books, and really funny.
Why:Kate is excited to find herself in places she has never been! She wants to be part of the work that helps people find where they belong; where they can grow and be part of a community.
Where:She lives in North Liberty, Iowa (and would love to show you her favorite independent bookstores).
Who: Monica got her start as a nonprofit fundraiser and followed a wandering path towards economic development, as she couldn’t shake her deep love for places and building community. Prior to joining RoleCall, Monica sharpened her skills in economic development research, marketing, and design at Fourth Economy and Development Counsellors International.
Why: Monica is energized by creating a space where people freely share perspectives on their hometowns and translating that to newcomers looking for a sense of belonging.
Where: She lives in Cleveland, Ohio (and would love to take you on a hike to her favorite picnic spot with a view).
Who:Brittney’s career was born from her interest in psychology and learning about how we think, behave and communicate applies to marketing. Brittney loves building relationships and getting to know people, their stories and what they live for. She embraces advice her mother told her at a young age: “Although you may be small, you can do big things.” Brittney loves her role as a mother and wife, but also as a daughter, sister, family member and friend. You can always count on Brittney to take time to celebrate and appreciate the wins in life!
Why:Brittney loves helping people, businesses and places connect through different marketing initiatives, while providing a memorable customer journey and experience.
Where:She lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (and would love to show you her favorite hidden gems).
Who: Stephanie launched her professional journey in the economic development and chamber industry. Her chamber & EDO experience includes developing and executing various business support programs and workforce initiatives. In her free time, you can find Stephanie enjoying the outdoors, being active (don’t get her started on pickleball), or cozying up on the couch watching whatever series she’s on.
Why: In her previous role, she quickly realized that her passion is being a community champion, not just for her own community, but for others as well. She finds her favorite part of this work is learning why people love to call their community home.
Where: She lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (and would love to show you her favorite ice cream spot).
Who: Ian has a strong professional background in operations and has been fortunate to have a career that has branched out from there. He is an avid sports fan and player, cave in for K-Dating/Cooking Shows, and loves any trip involving a body of water. He has a very needy Siamese cat who is the best pet companion ever. His current interests include building on his experience as a Pizzaiolo, learning Tagalog (language of the Philippines), and practicing to break 80 in a round of golf.
Why: Ian is most excited about the industry and the impact RoleCall can make in the world of talent attraction. He is hoping his work can help make a practical difference for clients using our services.
Core Company Values: Joy. Humor. Curiosity. Enthusiasm. Effusive Honesty. And Heart.
We’re a small but mighty team, and we’re always looking for passionate, curious people to join us as we grow. Here are a few things that might make you a good fit for Team RC:
You want to be part of the new wave of people-centered economic development.
You love building community.
You care deeply about helping people connect with their cities (and vice versa).
You’re creative, self-motivated, and not afraid to innovate.
You approach your work with an open heart and mind.
Are we speaking your language? While we currently do not have any open positions, we're always excited to connect with talented individuals who share our passion—stay tuned for future opportunities! We still want to meet you. Shoot us a message and introduce yourself: hello@rolecall.pro
