In early 2003, Alena moved to Ankeny from Champaign-Urbana, IL. However, the area was not new to her. Her father had been a teacher in Ankeny for many years. Through visiting frequently, she has always known the area and has been amazed at how much the town has grown and evolved in such a short time period. Being a part of Ankeny during these years, has allowed Alena to grow and change with the evolving community.

Alena then moved to Iowa City to pursue college, and when finished- moved back to Ankeny with her family to raise their son and be closer to extended family. Currently, Alena is enjoying “small town living” in Polk City, with her family and 2 dogs. The decision was easy, as both parents instilled in her an appreciation for family, community and the ability to achieve any goal through determination and a lot of elbow grease throughout her life

Her skills and expertise have demonstrated her integrity and have been centered on her sense of accomplishment and love for helping people. With a background in education, and service industry (from hostess all the way to general manager) her business skills have evolved and allowed her to become the hard-working Real Estate Agent she is today. Alena is always willing to go the extra mile to help those around her, so you can always count on her to be energetic, focused and genuine.