Board of Directors

Randell Aeschliman

Randell is from Bloomfield, Iowa and graduated from Davis County High in 2005. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught upper elementary for 5 years and private preschool for 3. Randell and Molly Moore are owners of Benton Avenue Boutique on the Northwest corner of the square in Albia. Randell and her husband, Wes live in Albia and have three sons; Toby, Oliver, and Rory. Together they enjoy spending time golfing, watching movies, and cheering on the Blue Demons. Randell looks forward to becoming more active in the community that her family has found their forever home.

Benton Avenue Boutique

Scott Fry

Scott took a mid-career pivot and transitioned from the insurance industry to the banking industry, where he previously served as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator at the Albia location but was promoted to Fraud Coordinator and Assistant Compliance Officer for the operations of South Ottumwa Savings Bank.  Although his new position requires his work location to be at the Bank’s headquarters in Ottumwa, Scott remains closely connected and involved in his hometown of Albia.

Peoples State Bank - Office of South Ottumwa Savings Bank

Audrey Rockwell

Audrey was born and raised in Albia, Iowa.  She graduated from Albia High School in 2010.  Audrey is a Material Clerk for Wabtec.  She has two daughters, Elena and Tatum.  In Audrey’s free time, she likes to attend her kids’ activities and spend time with her family.  Audrey is involved with the Rotary, Promotions Committee, and Downtown Destinations Committee.  Audrey has recently become involved with the community and is excited to help watch it grow.

Anna See

Anna is a native of Albia, IA. She graduated from Albia Community Schools in 2012 with honors and continued her education at Indian Hills Community College, receiving an Associates of Art degree in 2014. Anna is the Communications Coordinator at Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative. She and her husband, Jason, stay busy attending Jason’s stock car races, spending time with family, boating and participating in community events.

Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative

Michelle Van Polen

Michelle is a native of Albia. Graduating from Albia High School, receiving a Fashion Merchandising degree from Platt College in Missouri.
She has held management and visual merchandising positions in both Des Moines & Albia, including Maurices, Herbergers, Mustard Seed & Seedling. Also worked at People’s State Bank as a teller & in marketing.

She & her husband Jeff have 2 daughters. They enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and boating on Lake Rathbun.

John Cosby

John is a graduate of NE Missouri State University with a BSE in Industrial Education. Over the past 40 years John has taught school in Knoxville, IA, and he was the past owner of Morrow Enterprises, a Case/IH dealership. He also worked as a licensed real estate appraiser for 13 years. He currently owns Cosby’s U.S. Cellular with locations in both Albia and Centerville, IA. John is a past board member of the Centerville Chamber of Commerce and current President of Main Street Centerville. John was a Boy Scout growing up and is currently a member of the First United Methodist Church as well as the Masonic Lodge and Kaaba Shrine. His hobbies include boating and camping.

Cosby's U.S. Cellular

Linda Heller

Linda was raised in Albia and is a graduate of Albia Community Schools. Linda and her husband, Monty, have five children and nine grandchildren. Linda’s career began with the City of Albia in 1990. In 2005 she was appointed City Clerk. Linda’s hobby is raising showing horses and attending grandkids’ events.