Tammy Koolbeck, executive director of the Venuworks-managed Iowa State Center, announced the promotion of Holly Boman to director of marketing.
Boman has more than 15 years of experience in advertising, marketing and management and is deserving of the promotion, according to Koolbeck. “Holly has been an integral part of our staff since VenuWorks assumed management of the Iowa State Center,” Koolbeck said. “She stepped up to take on more responsibility earlier this fall and earned this promotion with her creativity and work ethic.”
Boman joined the marketing team at the Iowa State Center in 2014 and quickly advanced to the role of director of marketing. Prior to her position at the Iowa State Center, Boman served in management positions with the Des Moines Register and the Daily Tribune, responsible for managing classified and retail sales teams, training and budgeting.
As marketing director at the Iowa State Center, Boman will oversee marketing operations, while guiding the definition and demonstration of VenuWork’s vision for the center.
Meanwhile, Let There Be Rice Krispie Treats in Ames!
Speaking of Iowa State University, a goodwill gesture is to present the performers (such as Brian Setzer pictured with executive director Tammy Koolbeck) with special Rice Krispie treats when they visit Stephens Auditorium on the Ames, Iowa, campus. Iowa State Alumnus Mildred Day and friend Malitta Jensen invented the delicious treat in 1939. It took the pair nearly two weeks to perfect the recipe that would become the promotional vehicle for Rice Krispies cereal! The famous recipe was published on the cereal box 75 years ago, and the original recipe has never changed.
Fun Fact: Back in 2001, Iowa State University took over the record of making the world’s largest Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treat. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and volunteers helped create the 2,480 pounds treat.
