Chamber Board

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.

Tonia Benson

Tonia is a native of Albia, graduating from Albia Community High School in 2008 and Indian Hills Community College in 2011 with an Associates of Arts Degree.  She also earned her Wedding Planning Certification in 2015 and is currently working on becoming a Certified Florist by the Iowa Florist Association.  She and her Husband, Tom, live in town with their son Henry.  They purchased the flower shop, Blooms and Things, formerly known as Mike’s Blooms and Things, in May of 2019. Tonia is a member of the local Retail Committee, has been serving as a member of the Chamber Board since 2019 and is currently the Treasurer for the Iowa Florist Association.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, boating and learning more about flowers and marketing.

Blooms & Things

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.

Doug Wolfer

Doug graduated from Albia Community High School in 2002. He graduated from Indian Hills Community College in 2004 with Associates Arts / Science and 3D Virtual Reality Degree. Doug and his wife Crystal have three children and have been long-time members of the community. Doug is an owner in several businesses including KMA Steel / Krazy Metal Art, Wolfer Construction, and Wolfer Properties. Doug supports many Albia youth athletic and creative arts programs in the community. He is also an active member of his church, St. Mary’s. Doug enjoys hobbies such as golf, bowling, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Doug is seeking membership as a Chamber of Commerce board member because he wants to be part of a group who works to strengthen and support local businesses within the community. He believes Albia is a very supportive community and a great place to grow a strong and healthy business.

KMA Steel, LLC./Krazy Metal Art