Our Staff
Our Staff
Let our DBR staff help you with the right training for your organization.
Executive Director
Kim Didier
Phone: 515-256-4917
Email: kmdidier@dmacc.edu
Kim joined DMACC Business Resources as Executive Director in December 2010. Kim holds a BA from the University of Minnesota and an MPA from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Prior to joining DBR, Kim was the Executive Director for the Iowa Innovation Gateway, a seven county economic development organization formed after Whirlpool closed its Newton operation.
DBR Consultants
Jacki Boldt
Business Solutions Consultant
Phone: 515-256-4915
Email: jlboldt@dmacc.edu
Jacki joined DMACC Business Resources as a Business Consultant in October 2012. She works with clients in Polk county. Jacki earned her BA in Business and Finance from Waldorf College and her BA in Secondary Education from Buena Vista University. Prior to joining DBR, Jacki worked in the DMACC Career Services where she facilitated the connection between area employers and current students and alumni.
Melissa Chavas-Miller
Business Solutions Consultant
Phone: 515-256-4916
Email: mkchavas@dmacc.edu
Melissa has been a Business Consultant with DMACC Business Resources in September 2007. She works with clients in Polk, Dallas and Adair counties. Melissa earned her BA in Theatre/Communication/Education from Simpson College and a M.Ed. in Organizational Learning & Human Resources Development from Iowa State University. Prior to joining DBR, Melissa owned her own consulting business, Chavas Consulting, for 8 years where she focused on training, consulting and instructional design.
Aaron Chittenden
Business Solutions Consultant
Phone: 515-256-4921
Email: ajchittenden1@dmacc.edu
Aaron joined DMACC Business Resources as a Business Consultant in March 2014. He works with organizations in Polk and Dallas counties. Aaron has an excellent background in economic development in Iowa. His experience includes Executive Director of Jones County Economic Development Commission, Executive Director of Grimes Chamber of Commerce, City of West Des Moines City Planner, Assistant to the City Manager and interim Development, Planning and Inspection Manager.
Jeff Janes
Business Solutions Consultant
Phone: 515-663-6717
Email: jrjanes@dmacc.edu
Jeff has been a Business Consultant for DMACC Business Resources since January of 2002. He covers Audubon, Boone, Carroll, Polk, and Story counties. His office is located in Ames at the DMACC Career Academy Hunziker Center. Jeff earned his Bachelor's degree from Simpson College and his Master’s in Business Administration from Drake University. Prior to coming to DBR, Jeff worked for Pella Windows and Doors in Chicago, IL and Pella Corporation in Pella, Iowa.
Kelly Mitchell
Business Solutions Coordinator
Phone: 515-256-4922
Email: kjmitchell4@dmacc.edu
Kelly Mitchell joined DMACC as a Business Consultant in November 2012 and serves clients in the Marion, Jasper and Warren county region. Kelly earned her Master's in Business Leadership at William Penn University, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and holds an Organizational Development certification through DePaul University. Prior to DBR, she spent over 14 years with Vermeer Corporation in sales, marketing and human resources. Kelly is on the board of the Marion County Development Commission (MCDC), Project IOWA and the Central Iowa WORKS Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Partnership (CIW). Contact Kelly to learn more about the services DBR offers their clients.
Cathy Spenceri
Business Solutions Consultant
Phone: 515-256-4923
Email: caspenceri@dmacc.edu
Cathy has been with DMACC Business Resources since October 1999. Cathy is responsible for clients in Polk County where she recommends and implements a wide variety of educational needs to corporations. Cathy holds a B.A in Speech Communications and a M.Ed. in Organizational Learning & Human Resources Development (OLHRD) from Iowa State University. She has 20 years of facilitation experience in business and industry including working for Physician's Mutual (insurance), Frigidaire - Electrolux and DMU (Des Moines University). Cathy is a certified facilitator in Wilson Learning, DDI (Developmental Dimensions International), Achieve Global, and MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator).
Support Staff
Pam Akers
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 515-256-4913
Email: pjakers@dmacc.edu
Pam has been an Administrative Assistant with DMACC Business Resources in 2006. She is responsible for processing the 260E and 260F projects, supervisory/Management Skills and Wastewater Training. Pam provides administrative support to DBR's Executive Director, Training Consultants, instructors and company contacts. Prior to joining DBR, Pam was employed in the fields of education and manufacturing.