The new Pella Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director has been announced after Jill Vandevoort retires from her position by the holiday season. Ann Frost has been chosen to lead Visit Pella and the tourism organization on October 25.

Frost is originally from Oskaloosa, graduating from Pekin High School in Packwood, then attending William Penn University. She was the Executive Director of the Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group, and most recently Director of the Foundation at Mahaska Health. Frost has also served as Rotary Club President and volunteered on many community committees.