I’m Susan – Life-long Pottawatamie County Resident & Candidate

My Life

I grew up in Macedonia where I learned to volunteer by closely watching my parents and observing other community leaders. I am a graduate of Carson-Macedonia High School, Iowa Western Community College, and Bellevue University.

My Family

My husband, Randy, and I were married in 1981. Randy (a fourth-generation Pottawattamie County Resident) is an industrial machine mechanic for Oakland Foods and is a 33-year veteran of the Carson Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. We are very proud of our two sons and enjoy spending time with our two grandchildren and four grand-dogs.

My Career

For over 40 years, I enjoyed employment in many different capacities with First National Bank of Omaha. The majority of my tenure, with the largest family-owned bank in the Midwest, was in loan operations. Managing and monitoring the details behind compliance regulations, complex loan agreements, and business requirements to support agricultural and technology development in the area.

After accepting an early retirement offer from First National at the end of 2020, I am now a self-employed grant writer.

My Chance to Give

To Susan, service to her community is a close second to her family. Actively engaged with the Carson Business Club and  Dreamland Theatre, Susan is instrumental in fundraising events and maintenance of community garden spaces.

Fun Fact: Susan has been actively involved in fundraising for volunteer fire departments for over 50 years.

My Aspirations