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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?
I love to cook! Feeding people is my love language. No one is allowed to leave my house hungry.

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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.

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CSLA Iowa Welcomes Pat Stoudt

CSLA Iowa is pleased to announce the addition of Pat Stoudt to our Customer
Response team in the newly created role of Post Sales Specialist. Pat comes to CSLA
with over 40 years of experience in the construction and agency representative fields.
“As we continue to look at areas we need to improve, prompt and aggressive post sales
support has gotten near the top of the list.” states Rob Beaman Principal. “We believe
this will also improve the responsiveness of our project management team by taking
post sales off their plate.” added Mr. Beaman.

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Get to Know Marie Smith

Happy Monday! We’re excited because it’s the first Monday of the month and that means it’s time for another #MeetUsMonday! This month we’re excited for you to get to know Marie Smith:

Do you have any fun nicknames?
I am sure my kids have a few but I currently don't know what they are. 

What hobby(ies) do you enjoy? Traveling, Hiking, Boating, live music and drinking BL.

What do you do in your free time?
I don't know what that is? Submittals and catching up on emails. 

What would you sing at Karaoke? Nobody wants me to sing Karaoke.

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Get to Know David Ramos

Welcome back for another Meet Us Monday! This month we’re excited for you to get to know David Ramos:

David came to CSLA from the entertainment industry. He did a bit of touring, concerts, theatre, corporate events and also worked on cruise ships for a while. 

What hobbies do you enjoy? 
Hunting, Kayaking, Fishing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and playing drums.

What do you do in your free time? 
Anything outdoors.

What is your favorite Movie? 
Nobody.

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Get to Know Rob Beaman

We have an extra special #MeetUsMonday this month — today we get to know more about our fearless leader here at CSLA Iowa, Rob Beaman:

Do you have any nicknames?

No fun current nicknames I'm aware of but I suspect there are a few out there I don't know about... 

What do you like to do in your free time?

I spend my free time traveling, looking for excuses to get outside in all weather, riding anything with two wheels and pedals as often as I can, and hopefully learning new things about myself and the people and world around me.