Staff & Board

Find Your Local Expert ...

Thank you for all you do to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity in Central Minnesota. If you have a project or program that needs support, we encourage you to reach out to a member of our staff. From lending initiatives to entrepreneurial expertise, from childcare solutions to nonprofit development questions, we have the knowledge and connections to help you move forward.

Organizational Leadership

Don Hickman

Don Hickman

Vice President for Community & Workforce Development (320) 631-2043
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MaryAnn Lindell

MaryAnn Lindell

Director of Administration (320) 631-2004
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Bob McClintick

Bob McClintick

Marketing and Communications Director (320) 631-2008
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Michele Miller

Michele Miller

Chief Financial Officer (320) 631-2050
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Carl Newbanks

Carl Newbanks

Vice President of Philanthropy (320) 631-2042
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Zach Tabatt

Zach Tabatt

Vice President for Economic Opportunity (320) 631-2015
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Brian Voerding

Brian Voerding

President (320) 631-2006
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Entrepreneurship & Lending

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

Impact Fund Finance Manager (320) 631-2063
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Christine Metzo

Christine Metzo

Initiators Fellowship Program Manager (320) 631-2019
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Ismail Mohamed

Ismail Mohamed

Enterprise Academy Program Officer (320) 412-5330
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Mary Kaye Peterson

Mary Kaye Peterson

Entrepreneurship Program Specialist (320) 631-2064
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Stephen Rider

Stephen Rider

Small Business Coordinator (320) 631-2041
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Donniel Robinson

Donniel Robinson

Entrepreneurship Programs Manager (320) 631-2018
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Zach Tabatt

Zach Tabatt

Vice President for Economic Opportunity (320) 631-2015
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Tim Swanson

Tim Swanson

Business Finance Manager (320) 631-2016
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Carie Verley

Carie Verley

Lending Portfolio Manager (320) 631-2010
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Community & Workforce

Jessy Beto

Jessy Beto

Program Specialist (320) 631-2057
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Nicole Clements

Nicole Clements

Nonprofit Development Program Officer (320) 631-2048
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Jessica Gilder

Jessica Gilder

Childcare Solutions Programs Officer (320) 631-2030
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Don Hickman

Don Hickman

Vice President for Community & Workforce Development (320) 631-2043
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Development & Partner Funds

Mike Burton

Mike Burton

External Relations Officer (320) 631-2059
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Brenda Gugglberger

Brenda Gugglberger

Development Specialist (320) 631-2061
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Carl Newbanks

Carl Newbanks

Vice President of Philanthropy (320) 631-2042
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Amy Gray

Amy Gray

Community Philanthropy Manager (320) 631-2062
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Krista Olson

Krista Olson

Grants & Compliance Officer (320) 631-2013
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Britt Poser

Britt Poser

Development Officer (320) 631-2007
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Kerie Thoma

Kerie Thoma

Community Philanthropy Specialist (320) 631-2054
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Courtney Wirz

Courtney Wirz

Three Rivers Community Foundation Administrative Assistant
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Finance & Administration

Deb Kurowski

Deb Kurowski

Administrative Assistant (320) 631-2020
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Barb Larson

Barb Larson

Accounting Specialist (320) 631-2017
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MaryAnn Lindell

MaryAnn Lindell

Director of Administration (320) 631-2004
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Michele Miller

Michele Miller

Chief Financial Officer (320) 631-2050
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Dave Rausch

Dave Rausch

Accounting Specialist (320) 631-2009
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Kim Slipy

Kim Slipy

Information Systems Administrator (320) 631-2014
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Tammy Skeesick

Tammy Skeesick

Controller (320) 631-2005
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Kasey Stevens

Kasey Stevens

Senior Accountant and Reporting Analyst (320) 631-2049
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Marketing & Communications

Bob McClintick

Bob McClintick

Marketing and Communications Director (320) 631-2008
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Allison Norgren

Allison Norgren

Marketing & Communications Specialist (320) 631-2001
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Board of Trustees

Brett Anderson

Brett Anderson

First National Bank of Milaca
Jessica Bitz

Jessica Bitz

Falcon National Bank
Santo Cruz

Santo Cruz

CentraCare Health
Kim Ellingson

Kim Ellingson

Bremer Bank
Teri Hoggarth

Teri Hoggarth

Board Treasurer Edward Jones
Mateo Mackbee

Mateo Mackbee

Krewe and Flour & Flower
David Monroy

David Monroy

Board Chair Monroy Law Office, PLLC
Joe Mulford

Joe Mulford

Pine Technical & Community College
Joe Nayquonabe Jr.

Joe Nayquonabe Jr.

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Julie Nelson

Julie Nelson

Mayer, Porter & Nelson, LTD
Tim Nelson

Tim Nelson

Isanti County
Dan Weber

Dan Weber

Sherburne County
Kristi Westbrock

Kristi Westbrock

BOARD VICE CHAIR Consolidated Telecommunications Company
Carrie Willis

Carrie Willis

Granite Partners

Emeritus Board

  • John E. Babcock, Anoka
  • Rick Bauerly, St. Cloud
  • Charles Black Lance, Baxter
  • Reggie Clow, Merrifield
  • Don Engen, Crosslake
  • Kathy Gaalswyk, East Gull Lake
  • Pat Gorham, Mora
  • Dave Gruenes, St. Cloud
  • Lee Hanson, Rice
  • Arnie Johnson, Lakeshore
  • Larry Korf, Genola
  • Mary Sam, Onamia
  • John Schlagel, Andover
  • Steve Shurts, Lakeville
  • Dorothy Simpson, Minneapolis
  • Pat Spence, Rice
  • Traci Tapani, Hugo
  • Wayne Wolden, Wadena
A Hybrid Workplace

We're Here to Serve You

Staff members are in the Little Falls office every Monday. During the remainder of the week, the team members often work remotely—in the Central Minnesota communities where they live and in the communities they serve and support. Hours generally are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Use the contact information on this page to get connected today.