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About
Uptown Ankeny
Uptown Ankeny Association’s mission is to preserve and promote our historical district by supporting a unique collection of shopping, dining, and services while providing hometown entertainment and other community enrichment activities to Ankeny’s original neighborhood.
Meet Our Board

Teresa Davis
President
Owner, West Forty Market

Richard Bergez
Vice President
Commercial Banker, Northwest Bank

Joel Cox
Secretary
Owner, Porchlight Coffee

Michael Hidder
Ex-Officio
Owner, Ankeny Real Estate Group
Executive Board
Board of Directors

Alex Mortenson
Board of Directors
Owner, Uptown Garage Brewing Company

Travis Shelton
Board of Directors
Financial Coach, Speaker, Writer, Podcaster, Host of the Meaning Over Money Podcast

Marla Earp
Board of Directors
Owner, XOXO Gift & Home

Tim Kovacevich
Board of Directors
Owner, Mullets Uptown Ankeny

Derek Lord
Board of Directors
City of Ankeny Economic Development Director

Laura Luetje
Board of Directors
Managing Partner
Lamberti, Gocke, & Luetje,
Association Employees

Alexa Middleton
Uptown Ankeny Director
Hear From Our Board, Past & Present
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