Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who guide the mission, vision, and strategic direction of Albia Chamber Main Street. Their leadership ensures that our programs, partnerships, and initiatives continue to strengthen Albia’s businesses and downtown district. They meet on the third Thursday of every month at 9 AM in the ACMS office.
Randell Aeschliman
Past President & Promotions Chair
Bio
Randell Aeschliman
Past President & Promotions Chair
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
Sydney Ballard
High School Representative
Shelby Bates
Board Member
Audrey Rockwell
Organization Chair
Bio
Audrey Rockwell
Organization Chair
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
Secretary & Design Chair
Bio
Anna See
Secretary & Design Chair
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
Board Member
Bio
Michelle Van Polen
Board Member
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.
