Meet The Team
Welcome to Iowa City.
We’re glad you’re here!
We are proud to call the Iowa City area our home, and can’t wait to share it with you.
Want to host your meeting here? We can help. Need a venue to host a tournament? We’ve got that, too. Want recommendations for bike paths, live music, or where to eat? We’re happy to share our favorites with you! Reach out to us with the contact info below
Joshua Schamberger
President
Contact: [email protected]
Favorite Iowa City area tradition: When the students return to campus each fall. There is an energy each new freshman class brings that you can almost feel. It’s refreshing and inspiring.
Working at Think Iowa City is special because: I’m surrounded by some of the best and brightest minds around. Truly passionate, creative, impact leaders who love this community.
Stacey Houseman
Vice President of Sales
Contact: [email protected]
A memory from living here: As a child, I would go to the Dairy Queen on Riverside Drive with my Dad to pick up our tree for that season and spend the afternoon decorating it with him. I now have now extended that tradition to my husband and two little boys.
Something fun about you: I love stepping inside a yoga studio as much as possible! It’s my favorite pastime and hobby outside of family and work. I drop into other studios every time I travel, and I’ve never found another that can compare to the caliber of teachers in the Iowa City area.
Luke Eustice
Director of Sports Development
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You can only eat at one restaurant in the area for the rest of time what would it be? Konomi (in the Iowa River Landing)
What is something fun about you? I live in a barn.
Working at Think Iowa City is special because: Everything we do centers around making Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty better places to live and visit.
Joseph Cress
Digital Media Manager
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You can only eat at one restaurant in the area for the rest of time what would it be?: Hamburg Inn No. 2 has been a favorite of mine since childhood – the refreshed menu is great and the atmosphere in the restaurant is unmatched. You’ve gotta get a slice of their new French silk pie!
Why you chose to stay in the Iowa City area: I chose to stay in Iowa City because of how welcoming and engaged the community is – it’s a walkable area with fantastic bicycling and running trails and so, so many things to do on any night of the week.
Grant Harbour
Event Operations Intern
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Favorite Sports Commission event: The Donnybrook. I think it is awesome to see teams from all over the Midwest compete in Coralville.
Favorite sports memory from your childhood: Traveling down to Florida to wrestle in the Disney Duals.
Nick Kaeding
Senior VP of Finance & Administration
Contact: [email protected]
Favorite Iowa City area tradition: Growing up in Coralville, the 4thFest parade, fireworks, and festivities have been a cherished summer tradition throughout my life.
You can only eat at one restaurant in the area for the rest of time what would it be: Pagliai’s Pizza holds a special place in my heart. All 3 of my children were born at Mercy hospital, and I always made it a point to walk next door and bring a pizza back up to the room.
Nick Pfeiffer
Vice President of Public Affairs
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What are some projects you have worked on that you’re proud of?: I produced a documentary about the week in April 2018 that Iowa City hosted both the Freestyle Wrestling World Cup and the UNESCO Cities of Literature Annual Meeting.
Can’t miss Iowa City area experiences? Walking through the Ped Mall in Downtown Iowa City on weekend summer nights. It’s a vibe. You hear live music coming from a bar, chatter of people enjoying dinner, and kids joyfully playing. People are happy.
Kylee Stock
Director of Sports Marketing & Events
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What’s your favorite Iowa City area tradition?: Tailgating Iowa Football Games
Why you chose to stay in the Iowa City area: I chose to stay in the Iowa City area because it’s a welcoming community full of opportunities, great restaurants, and things to do!
What’s something fun about you?: I have two Golden Retrievers.
Anna Haney
Sales and Servicing Coordinator
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A fun fact about me is I’ve done all my schooling right here in the Iowa City area—from kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary to college at the University of Iowa. It’s special to say that I’ve experienced every stage of life in this community, and I’m incredibly grateful to now have the opportunity to promote it.
My favorite Iowa City tradition is home football games. There’s nothing like waking up on a Saturday to “Back in Black” blaring though the streets and seeing the community come to life in a sea of black and gold—the energy is unmatched.
Angie Jordan
Administrative Service Coordinator
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Walk up song: Welcome to My House by Flo Rida
A memory from living here: My first bicycle, family-group ride in 2018 with my kids who were ages 5 and 7 at the time. We took off with many other bicycle enthusiasts from the Iowa City Bike Library–back when it was located off Dubuque Street.
Monica Nieves Hirsch
VP of Marketing & Communications
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A memory from living here: Watching my daughter dance to the Friday night concert at Arts Fest, enjoying one of my favorite Iowa City traditions – just like my sister and I did growing up.
What are some of your can’t miss Iowa City area experiences?: A George’s cheeseburger, an Easy Eddy on the Big Grove Brewery patio, and a hike through Hickory Hill Park.
Ashley Smith
Operations and Servicing Manager
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You can only eat at one restaurant in the area for the rest of time what would it be: Hands down as to be Red’s. A great place to grab a drink with friends or bring out the family! They let you bring your furry friend to join you out on the patio, always a plus.
Projects you have worked on that you’re proud of: One recent project that I worked on was RAGBRAI L. It was such an amazing and learning experience for me! How are our community came together and accomplished the largest event in the state of Iowa was something I won’t forget.
Laney Fitzpatrick
Sports Development Manager
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You can only eat at one restaurant in the area for the rest of time what would it be?: Stella
What is something fun about you?: I have a twin brother.
Working at Think Iowa City is special because: It offers the opportunity to enhance the community and create meaningful experiences for both members and visitors.
Donna Jondle
Visitor Services Assistant
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Favorite Iowa City area tradition: UI Homecoming Parade, all the Festivals sponsored by Summer of the Arts, and other area communities in Johnson County. Love to volunteer with these events.
A memory from living here: Memories of watching our Johnson County grow and how we survive many challenges such as storms, floods, and political differences. We always manage to come back together for the good of the community.
Abbie Yahn
Sport Event Intern
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Event you are most looking forward to: IGHSAU state volleyball. It’s exciting to be on the other side of high school events!
Fun fact about you: I’ve run 2 half marathons!