Leadership Team
Rebecca Collins, Chief ReSourceful Officer (CEO)
Contact Information
712-358-0358
becky@areyouresourceful.com
I joined the Re:Sourceful team in February 2006, bringing a strong background in graphic design, marketing campaign development, strategic planning, and overall brand marketing. I enjoy collaborating with clients to transform ideas into impactful, successful, and visually compelling campaigns and strategic initiatives. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping clients achieve measurable growth, watching their new customer numbers climb, while making the process productive, cost effective and fun. I believe effective marketing should be clear, engaging, and concise; combining strong visuals with straightforward messaging leads to a winning combination.
From 1999–2006, I worked for Northwest Telephone Cooperative Association, where I progressed through roles in sales, marketing, and management before serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, I led and contributed to a wide range of initiatives, including the marketing and development of traditional ILEC products and services, unlicensed wireless broadband solutions, and CLEC sales and marketing strategies. I also managed the 30 person Sales, Marketing, Web Design, Customer Service, IT, Tech Support and Plant Teams while supporting new product development and operational growth initiatives. Additionally, I played a key role in securing more than $1.5 million in economic development grant funding for regional business, housing, and educational projects.
Prior to my time at Northwest, I worked for an advertising agency specializing in marketing and product development strategies for independent telephone companies, banks, agriculture and professional businesses. I spent 7 years at a software/hardware reseller, specializing in products, services and corporate training for the printing & publishing industry. After attending Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa, my first ‘real’ job, and one near and dear to my heart, was as the Composition Manager for the Times-Citizen newspaper in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
I’m married, have two daughters and one son-in-law. I enjoy traveling, working outside on warm summer days, recreating on the Mississippi River and spending time with my family and church-family.
Douglas Pals, Founder
Contact Information
doug@areyouresourceful.com
I’m curious about people, products and how communication is delivered and received. I also value resourcefulness and always have.
Re:Sourceful Communications was born in December 2002, but it was years in the making. We understand that developing the correct work environment is fundamental to success in today’s competitive marketplace. We assist companies with a wide range of services, and you can learn all about it here.
Since 1994, I have worked in the Independent telecommunications industry in a wide variety of roles - marketing, public relations, sales, customer service, economic development, operations, tech support and project management. In the process, I have gained a lot of operational experience that our clients find valuable.
Prior to joining the telecommunications industry, I worked for the Spencer Main Street Company and the Spencer Area Association of Business and Industry, in an economic development role. I also sold radio advertising for KICD Stations in Spencer and all around northwest Iowa.
I earned a BA in Communications Studies from Northwestern College of Orange City, Iowa. My wife and I have two daughters who, beyond providing humor to the family, offer on-going market research about the needs of our future customers.