(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Brown Shoe Fit Co. on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. Ambassadors welcomed Avery Zakrzewski as the new Manager in Training/ Assistant Manager.

Avery grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from Midland University with a degree in Human Performance with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning. Avery started working at Browns Shoe Fit in 2020 after college and fell in love with the tight-knit business model and decided to move forward in the program to eventually own her own store.

Brown’s Shoe Fit’s program requires the individual to work under two managers. Avery has worked as the Assistant Manager in Columbus prior to moving to Atlantic in January 2023. Brian Ruge, owner, has encouraged Avery to take the reins and “learn by doing.”

Brown’s Shoe Fit Staff (Left to Right): Joyce Weiser, Avery Zakrzewski, Brian Ruge
Ambassadors (Left to Right): Kelsey Beschorner, Sue Liston, Krysta Hanson, Jo Beth Jensen, Julie Waters, Megan Sramek, Colt Doherty, Abbey Becker, Dr. Keith Leonard, John Bricker, Jim Kickland, Alden Harriman, Jeremy Butler, Anne Quist, Tori Gibson, Bailey Smith

When asked what goals Avery has for the store, Avery shared that she would like potential and existing customers to understand that Brown’s is not just a store for high quality shoes. Brown’s Shoe Fit can also help with dry-cleaning, tuxedo rentals, shoe inserts and more.

Brian Ruge, owner, shared that Brown’s Shoe Fit will be hosting “pop-up” events in Bedford and Red Oak in the coming months. These pop-up events consist of the Brown’s team loading a cargo trailer full of a variety of shoes and taking them to surrounding communities. Brown’s Shoe Fit will “set up shop” for a few days which allows the residents to shop Brown’s Shoe Fit’s great selection of shoes while staying close to home. Brian shared that he enjoys the pop-up events because he gets to build relationships with customers outside of the area.

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. is located at 502 Chestnut Street; Contact 712-243-1336 for more information or visit http://www.brownsshoefitco.com/