Angela B Ossian

Honored by:Daniel Ossian
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Born: August 16, 1965 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Mary & Delbert Banowetz. Angela is the oldest of nine children.

Education: Graduated from Preston High School, Preston, IA (1983) Graduated from Iowa State University (1987) with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, Minor in Marketing. Met husband Daniel in an ISU English class her freshman year. Married on June 11th 1988 in Ames, Iowa.

Children: Macy age 14; Eric age 4

Career: Director of Marketing, Iowa State Center, Ames, IA (2004-present), Senior Marketing Communications Associate, Principal Residential Mortgage, Des Moines, IA (2000-2004), Marketing Communications Specialist, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA (1995-2000), Advertising & Promotions Director, Coach House Gifts, Ames, IA (1990-1994), Copywriter, Younkers, Des Moines, IA (1987-1990), Des Moines Ad Pros President (2002-2003), House Manager Fisher Theater, Iowa State Center (1985-1987), ISU Bomb Yearbook Editor-in-Chief (1986-1987).

We honor Angela on Mother’s Day 2005 for her strong will to succeed in all facets of life. Angela’s success in life is attributed to a hard work ethic--instilled while growing up on a dairy farm. Angela is a great role model for our children with her constant resolve to be the best in all endeavors and for her courage to always try new experiences.

Submitted on 5/18/05