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.
Entrepreneurship & Lending
Community & Workforce

Don Hickman
Vice President for Community & Workforce Development, Interim Co-president dhickman@ifound.org (320) 631-2043Development & Partner Funds
Finance & Administration
Marketing & Communications
Board of Trustees

Brett Anderson
First National Bank of Milaca
Jessica Bitz
Falcon National Bank
Santo Cruz
CentraCare Health
Kim Ellingson
Board Chair Bremer Bank
Teri Hoggarth
Board Treasurer Edward Jones
Mateo Mackbee
Krewe and Flour & Flower
David Monroy
Board Vice Chair Monroy Law Office, PLLC
Joe Mulford
Pine Technical & Community College
Joe Nayquonabe Jr.
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Julie Nelson
Mayer, Porter & Nelson, LTD
Tim Nelson
Isanti County
Robbyn Wacker
St. Cloud State University
Dan Weber
Sherburne County
Kristi Westbrock
Consolidated Telecommunications Company
Carrie Willis
Granite PartnersEmeritus Board
- Jim Anderson, Brainerd
- 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

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.