Kelsey Walleser is an experienced Event Planner currently working at Athene since February 2022. Prior to this role, Kelsey served as Executive Meeting Manager and Special Event Manager at West Des Moines Marriott from December 2014 to February 2022. Kelsey's earlier experience includes positions as Sales and Marketing Manager at WW Homestead Dairy, Product Specialist at Tourico Holidays, and Premier Event Services & Facilities Management at the University of Iowa Intercollegiate Athletics. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications and Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Iowa, where attendance was from 2010 to 2013, following completion of education at Kee High School from 2006 to 2010.