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Growing up in Ankeny, Iowa, Tyler pursued his college education at Iowa State University, where he earned a degree in Finance. During high school, Tyler was active in sports, playing both basketball and football, and continues to carry that team-oriented mindset into his professional life. Tyler joined B.I.G. for the opportunity to learn from Ben and contribute to the agency’s exciting growth. With a passion for building strong relationships and working collaboratively, he’s eager to help establish B.I.G. as a leading agency while growing his own skills in the insurance industry. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys cheering on his favorite sports teams, golfing with friends, traveling when time permits, and spending quality time with his dog, Bandit. Tyler is excited to start his career with B.I.G. and looks forward to contributing to its success.

Hi, I'm Shelby Spencer, a licensed Commercial Real Estate Associate at Landmark Brokerage, Inc. With a background in marketing, social media, and event planning, I bring a fresh perspective to the real estate industry. I'm passionate about marketing and skilled in using digital platforms to identify potential leads and connect them with Landmark’s projects and listings.

My role focuses on driving strategic initiatives that help build strong relationships with prospects, tenants, and community members. I’m dedicated to lead generation and developing long-term partnerships to help your business find the ideal property.

I graduated from The University of Iowa with a degree in Marketing, and I'm confident in my ability to guide you through every step of your real estate transaction. I look forward to working with you!

You've spent years saving for retirement. Now is the time to protect your savings from inevitable healthcare expenses. Doing this will require making informed decisions about Medicare and other insurance options that will have a dramatic impact on your life for years to come. American Republic Insurance Services can help you make the right decisions. Working together with an insurance specialist, you will tailor a life and health insurance program to help protect your assets.

Bryan is the founder and co-owner  of Kaizen Health and Wellness. After completing his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University, Bryan received a direct commission into the U.S. Navy and served for five years at Naval Hospitals in Bremerton, WA and Okinawa, Japan.The military provided him with extensive clinical and managerial experiences. During his time in the Navy, Bryan completed a musculoskeletal residency and became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). In 2019, following his military service, Bryan moved back to the Des Moines metro and started Kaizen Health and Wellness. Kaizen is the Japanese word for “continuous improvement” or “change for the better.” 

I am person that has a passion to help every one to  have a great day and to see that they have a wonderful smile every day.

Zach was born and raised in Des Moines and currently resides in Urbandale with his wife, Kelsi, and their children, Berkley and Bowen.  He graduated from the University of Iowa and spent nearly a decade traveling the country in his previous career as a Regional Vice President for two prominent financial services companies.  Currently, Zach is a financial advisor and partner of The Des Moines Group at Morgan Stanley.  Their team focuses on holistic financial planning where his areas of expertise are insurance planning, retirement income, estate, and tax planning. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Des Moines AM for 5 years and will assume the role of President in July 2025.  He was recently appointed as a member of the City of Urbandale Economic Development Advisory Board.  He is heavily engaged in various philanthropic ventures in central Iowa.

My name is Mike Bladzik, I am orignally from Ionia, Michigan. I moved to Iowa about 6 years ago, but my path did not start in the Des Moines area. My first stop in Iowa was in Iowa City, where I worked with Learfield Amplify to sell tickets and ticketing packages for the University of Iowa. I was there for about 5 years and moved my way up from Account Executive to Sales Manager. I loved my time in Iowa City, but words cannot describe how happy I am to be working with the Iowa Wild now as their Director of Ticket Sales and Service! I am open book when it comes to everything, so if you have any questions about myself or the Iowa Wild please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

My name is Jeremy Willis, and I am a project manager for Robison Construction.  With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, I have made my experience my passion!  I specialize in residential and commercial exterior projects.   I would love to sit down and listen to your construction needs and have a chance to earn your business!

Hello, my name is Mike Murtha. I am a Certified Residential Indoor Environmentalist and have made it my mission to be a mold and mycotoxin expert. I am here to help people identify indoor air quality issues, and solve them at the source. My intent is to provide the ultimate solution for a healthy home and prevent the need for any future remediation work.

I’m drawn to healthcare and wellness marketing because the work is deeply human. My younger sister is a physician in residency, but the providers I often connect with most deeply are therapists, acupuncturists, energy practitioners, psychologists, and wellness professionals who have devoted their lives to helping people feel better. That kind of work deserves marketing that honors it.

My Ph.D. is in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, the science of how people make decisions, build trust, and take action. In healthcare and wellness, that matters deeply. People do not choose a provider on impulse. They research, compare, read reviews, and need to feel genuinely confident before reaching out.

I also grew up watching my parents run small businesses, so I understand how much every dollar matters. That is why I treat every client’s budget with care, strategy, and respect.

A proud Des Moines native, Anne Triplett brings a rich and diverse background to the Chamber. She earned her degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Drake University and began her career teaching in the Des Moines Public School system.

Anne’s professional journey spans multiple industries, including leadership roles in volunteer coordination and fundraising. Most recently, she discovered her passion for community engagement through the chamber world.

Outside of work, Anne enjoys biking, gardening, reading, cooking and baking, and spending time at Clear Lake. Her greatest joy is time spent with her grandchildren.