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

Angelique Soan, LC4YF Gambling Manager

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

Board of Directors