Sioux Center, Iowa – The Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce announced this past week it’s inaugural SCENE Cohort.
This newly launched workforce initiative was developed to help area businesses strengthen employee engagement, growth, and retention.
SCENE was designed in response to a common theme heard from area employers: the desire for more ways to invest in their workforce through professional development and community connection. This program offers participants opportunities to build relationships, grow as leaders, and engage meaningfully in Sioux Center—all while strengthening ties between employees and the place they work and live.
Sioux Center Chamber and SCENE Steering Committee member Barb Den Herder said the goal with SCENE is to empower professionals at every stage of their career, to grow, connect and contribute. Den Herder also felt this program will have a ripple effect to enrich not just the participants, but the entire community.
There are five events scheduled throughout the year that will focus on networking through connections, personal & professional growth, and meaningful service.
Participants were nominated by their employers and represent a variety of industries and experience levels.
Inaugural 2025–2026 SCENE Cohort
Danielle Abbe 712 Nutrition
Olivia Moret Ambank Company
Ashley Van Roekel American Investment and Trust
Jerod Hansen American State Bank
Grace Downey Center Benefits
Adam Fedders City of Sioux Center
Josh Mork City of Sioux Center
Kendra Hage CO-OP Architecture
Zach Jensema Culver’s of Sioux Center
Jacob Vreugdenhil Culver’s of Sioux Center
Kyle Achterhoff Dordt University
Mark Mondoka Dordt University
Kaysha Steiger Dordt University
Terry Vande Vegte Interstates
Jasmin Solis Interstates
Ty Van Es Interstates
Jacob Westra Kroese & Kroese, PC
Michaela Stelling Olson + Hobbie Architects
Spencer Fritz P and H Wholesale
Kolin Kroeze Peoples Bank
Brittany Boon Peoples Bank
Marshall Schuiteman Perspective Insurance
Drew Dykstra Perspective Insurance
Michael Swanson Pottebaum & Van Bruggen, CPAs
Destiny Brick Primebank
Kelly Ohm Primebank
Stefanie Flores Promise Community Health Center
Ashley Tuvera Promise Community Health Center
Nikki Van Ginkel Restore Therapy & Counseling
Elaina Ammons-Cannegieter RJ’s Indoor Golf and Bar
Kendra Kunnari Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce
Paul Ross Sioux Center Christian School
Sara Wielenga Sioux Center Health
Andrea Westra Sioux Center Health
Anna Fedders Sioux Center Health
Enrique Felipe Sioux Diamond Detailing, LLC
Cami Beukelman The Travel Advantage
Gretchen Zomermaand Zeutenhorst Financial Inc
The committee is excited about the diversity and the value each of these participants will bring to this program.
Information provided by Fellow Community First Broadcasting Station KSOU in Sioux Center. KIWA Staff Photo
