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Get to Know Brad Sprague

This Meet Us Monday we are pleased for you to get to know Brad Sprague:

Do you have any fun nicknames?
Stetson.

What hobbies do you enjoy?
Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Side by Side rides.

What do you do in your free time?
Hang out with friends and family.

What is your favorite movie?
300.

What is your favorite song?
Western Feel by Bartel Union.

Favorite book?
Where The Red Fern Grows.

Favorite food?
Seafood.

Favorite quote?

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Get to Know Kameron Powell

Good morning -- This Meet Us Monday we are excited for you to get to know Kameron Powell:

 

Tell us about yourself?

I have been with CSLA for almost 5 years. I married my wife, Anna, in 2021 and on April 13th of this year we welcomed twin girls, Eden and Kindred.  

 

What hobby do you enjoy?

I've been a practitioner of Brazilian Ju Jitsu for two years now. 

 

What do you do in your free time? 

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Get to Know Chad Leidigh

Happy Monday! We’re excited to introduce Chad Leidigh as our Meet Us Monday feature this month. You may recognize Chad, as he has been with our team for 11.5 years  but continue reading and you may learn something new about him:

 

What hobbies do you enjoy?

Motocross, camping at the track, and spending time at the lake with family.

 

What do you do in your free time?

I spend a lot of time working on bikes, with 3 boys there is not a ton of it..

 

What is your favorite movie?

Gladdiatior or Shawshank Redemption

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Get to Know Alissa Newendorp

This Meet Us Monday we took some time to get to know Alissa Newendorp— Here’s what we learned about her:

What do you do in your free time?
I spend A LOT of time outside at my family's farm, especially when the weather is nice. I also enjoy playing video games, reading, and spending time with friends.

What is your favorite movie?
Howl's Moving Castle - it's both visually stunning and the story is beautiful.

How about your favorite song?

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Get to Know Steve Gwiasda

Next up in our Meet Us Monday series, we’re pleased to introduce Steve Gwiasda:

What hobbies do you enjoy?
I like golfing and cooking.

What do you do in your free time?
I like to cook outside, on the grill, blackstone, or smoker. I also enjoy spending time with my two grandkids, Graham & Autumn. 

What is your favorite movie?
Fargo

What would you sing at Karaoke? 

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Get to Know Paige Allender

New year, same great CSLA team.

We are excited to continue our Meet Us Monday series so that we have the opportunity to shine a light () on the employees that make CSLA so wonderful, but also so you have the opportunity to learn more about the people you do business with.

We’re kicking off 2023 by introducing you to Paige Allender:

Where is your favorite place to visit?
San Diego, CA. It is my happy place.

What hobby(ies) do you enjoy?

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Get to Know Kris McAllister

Wrapping our last Meet Us Monday for 2022, we’re excited for you to get to know Kris McAllister:

Do you have any fun nicknames?
Football buddies called me KMAC in college.

What hobby(ies) do you enjoy?
Anything fitness related (I love the competitive side of it), watching the Hawkeyes, and spending time with my growing family!

What do you do in your free time?
What is free time  I have three kids with the fourth coming in April. In all honesty, spending time with them and seeing life through their eyes.

Favorite Movie?

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Get to Know Andrew Howe

It’s our favorite day of the month, #MeetUsMonday! We know our team is pretty great, so we look forward to this day every month when you have the opportunity to know them better. This month we’re pumped for you to get to know Andrew:

I joined CSLA Iowa in December 2021 from the public accounting world where I provided tax, accounting, and advisory services to clients across multiple industries.  It has been a refreshing change of pace to put my full focus on one company!  Not having to deal with the IRS has been a pleasant change as well.