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
Entrepreneurship & Lending
Community & Workforce

Elizabeth Mboutchom
Clean Energy & Community Resiliency Program Officer emboutchom@ifound.org (320) 631-2060Development & Partner Funds
Finance & Administration
Marketing & Communications
Board of Trustees

Brett Anderson
BOARD VICE CHAIR First National Bank of Milaca
Tracy Bertram
UnitedHealthcare
Jessica Bitz
Falcon National Bank
Hara Charlier
Central Lakes College
Santo Cruz
CentraCare Health
Larry Dietz
St. Cloud State University
Teri Hoggarth
Board Treasurer Edward Jones
Hudda Ibrahim
Filsan Talent Partners
Justin Jahnz
East Central Energy
Mateo Mackbee
Krewe and Flour & Flower
Joe Mulford
Pine Technical & Community College
Joe Nayquonabe Jr.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Tim Nelson
Isanti County
Dan Weber
Sherburne County
Kristi Westbrock
BOARD CHAIR Consolidated Telecommunications Company
Carrie Willis
Granite PartnersEmeritus Board
- John E. Babcock, Anoka
- Rick Bauerly, St. Cloud
- Charles Black Lance, Baxter
- Reggie Clow, Merrifield
- Kim Ellingson, Pequot Lakes
- Kathy Gaalswyk, East Gull Lake
- Pat Gorham, Mora
- Dave Gruenes, St. Cloud
- Lee Hanson, Rice
- Arnie Johnson, Lakeshore
- Larry Korf, Genola
- David Monroy, Elk River
- 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.