Ambassadors
Jay Mathes
Mentor Chair West Des Moines Lions ClubFrank Hanson
Frank Hanson - Iowa RealtyJill Crosser
Bankers Trust (West Des Moines)Olya Safris
Iowa RealtyDebborah Harp, CFRE
Beeline + BlueChris Jones
Walter RoofingJake Francis
Des Moines BuccaneersJay Mathes
Mentor Chair
West Des Moines Lions Club
I’ve been a member of the West Des Moines Lions Club since 2019 and currently serve as the Club Vice President. Professionally, I work as a Sales Coordinator for two assisted living communities with Jaybird Senior Living, and I also lead one of the largest healthcare networking groups in the Des Moines metro—the Central Iowa Healthcare Network. I’m originally from Shell Rock, Iowa, and graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School. I went on to earn a degree in Health Promotion from the University of Northern Iowa in 2000. In 2002, I moved to the Des Moines area to begin my career as a salesman with Kraft Foods and Nabisco. Baseball is my lifelong passion. A former 2015 Mid-Iowa Baseball League All-Star, I retired from the league in 2019 and remain the biggest Atlanta Braves fan this side of the Mississippi. I also enjoy running my baseball card side gig, Jay’s Pays Packs, which I started in 2023. I live in West Des Moines with my wife, Heidi, and our fourteen-year-old son, Emerson.
Frank Hanson
Frank Hanson - Iowa Realty
First time buyer, Experienced homeowner, City living, Acreage lover, Investment buyer...... Frank can help!
Frank Hanson has been a member of the real estate profession for over forty years.
He began his career in Iowa and joined Iowa Realty in 1977 where he was a top producer as well as an office manager.
In 1998 he moved to Arizona where he continued his career in real estate and was voted the number two agent in Arizona by RANKING ARIZONA.
He then moved back to Iowa to be with family and again became associated with Iowa Realty.
Frank works as a team together with his wife, Janet. She has over thirty years experience in the real estate profession.
Janet is a Certified Stager. She can help you make your property market ready and quick to sell.
Let us use our experience to make your experience a great one!
Jill Crosser
Bankers Trust (West Des Moines)
Hi! I am Jill Crosser and I work at the WDM Bankers Trust as a VP, Consumer Services Manager on the retail side. My team would love to talk with you about your banking and lending needs. I also serve as a City of West Des Moines Human Rights Commissioner, a board member of Dental Connections, Executive Leadership Team member for the American Heart Association, and a proud ambassador of the WDM Chamber. I love this community and truly believe WDM is the best Des Moines!
Olya Safris
Iowa Realty
With a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals, I bring a wealth of experience to every transaction. Having worked with the number one home builder in the nation, I understand what it takes to navigate the process of buying and selling homes, from the first showing to getting to the closing table. I pride myself on building strong relationships with both buyers and other agents, ensuring a smooth and successful experience for all involved.
With experience in property management, I have honed my skills in client care, problem-solving, and understanding the intricacies of real estate. As an ambassador for the local Chamber of Commerce, I have developed a broad network of contacts and stay deeply involved in the community, always striving to support and connect those I work with.
Above all, my goal is simple: to make every client happy and ensure they walk away from their real estate experience feeling confident and satisfied.
Debborah Harp, CFRE
Beeline + Blue
Debborah Harp is the VP of Strategy and Business Development for Beeline and Blue, one of largest commercial printing companies in the Midwest.
She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). She has years of experience in fundraising, marketing/communications, and operations management at national medical associations and educational institutions.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Harp worked in television production and corporate communications as a writer, producer, and director.
Chris Jones
Walter Roofing
Walter Roofing is a licensed and insured roofing company specializing in residential and commercial roofing, siding, gutters. We do free roof inspections during the storm-heavy months to determine whether or not your home has any related damage, and if it doesn’t, we offer a free protection program to monitor your property for future storms that could potentially cause issues. If you or someone you know would like a free inspection please reach out to Chris at 515-865-7541 to schedule today!
Jake Francis
Des Moines Buccaneers
I specialize in entertainment and hospitality for one of the oldest sports teams in the entire Des Moines metropolitan area. Go Bucs!