Who We Are
Leadership & Executive Committee
Brandon Thyen, Chisago County Sheriff
Katie Malchow, Chisago County Outreach & Initiative Coordinator
Kelly (Trudeau) Novak, Perspective Communications, Found & President
Steve Massey, Forest Lake Area Schools, Superintendent
Jennifer Richert, Lakes International Language Academy, Dean of Community
Gretchen Mattson, Forest Lake Area Schools, Principal
Erica Bjerketvedt, North Branch Area Public Schools, Director of Early Learning & Community Education
Joe Kryschyshen, Retired Washington County Probation Officer
Mike Aschenbrenner, Retired Chief of Police
Dan Starry, Washington County Sheriff
Kathy Lillis, Self Employed Realtor and LC4YF Gambling Specialist
Jim Schnoppenhorst, Retired Business Executive
LeeAnn Weigt, Olson’s Sewer Service and Olson’s Excavating Service, Vice President
Kellie Larson, LC4YF Gambling Manager Elect
Laurie Chelgren, Wyoming Elementary, Principal
Wardell Haywood, Realtor and Ambassador of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Keller Williams
Premier Realty & Firefighter for the City of Lindstrom
Fran Miron, Washington County Commissioner (Honorary Member)
Kathy Lillis (Honorary Member)
Mike Aschenbrenner (Honorary Member)
Joe Kryschyshen (Honorary Member)
Jamie Prettner
Renee Wagner, Retired Business Executive
Neil Bauer, Wyoming Public Safety Director, Police Chief
Jim Gillach, Chisago Lakes Middle School, Associate Principal
Keriann Hallberg, Community Member
Richard R. Peterson, Forest Lake Police Department, Chief of Police
Executive Director
Chair
Chair-Elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Immediate Past Chair