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Board Member Information

Living United means being part of the change -

It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future for all.
Together, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own.
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

Board members meet monthly to further the strategic work and mission of United Way of Southwest Minnesota. They take seriously their fiduciary responsibility to make sure the resources that are entrusted to the organization are wisely used and achieve desired results. United Way of Southwest Minnesota board members actively participate in task forces and committees that help carry out the work of the organization.

Board members are volunteers from across the service area of the United Way of Southwest Minnesota. There are 24 board members who serve three-year terms. Each board member is eligible to serve two consecutive terms as a director. Annually, the board elects a President, Vice President and Treasurer. The Executive Director serves as Secretary of the organization, but is not a voting member of the board.

Following is a list of the current board members, including their board position and affiliation -

	Josh Bonnstetter Board Member since 2010 Office Held: Treasurer Currently lives in Slayton, MN Grew up in Slayton, MN Interests: Racing, playing pool, and spending time with friends and family Works at Wells Fargo Bank, Marshall, MN, as an Ag Banker; and farms (grain and livestock) with his family near Slayton, MN
	Jeff Cordes Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Tyler, MN Grew up in Red Wing, MN Interests: Spending time with family, Toastmasters, Tae Kwon Do, and home improvement projects Works for Schwan's Food Service, Inc, Marshall, MN, as an Accountant
	Dallas R. Dammen Board member since 2011 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up near Walnut Grove, MN Interests: Gardening, reading, traveling Recently Retired
	Kristi Flaten Board member since 2012 Currently lives in Granite Falls, MN Grew up in Brainerd, MN Interests: Reading, traveling, spending time with family, walking Works for Bursch Travel in Granite Falls as Manager/Travel Consultant
	Jeremy Gossen Board Member since 2009 Office Held: Vice-President Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Minneota, MN Interests: Time with family and friends, golfing, reading, and supporting United Way of Southwest Minnesota Works at Bremer Bank, Marshall, MN, as Vice President of Business Banking
	Steve Hanneman Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Cedar Falls, IA Interests: Golf, weekend getaways to the Twin Cities and west coast, Iowa Hawkeye sports, keeping up with my 3 year old! Works at US Bank, Marshall, MN, as Senior Vice President - Chief Collections Manager
	Kari Harding Board Member since 2010 Currently lives in Canby, MN Grew up in Canby, MN Interests: Education, community improvement, baseball, shopping, cooking & baking Co-owner of Southwest Insurance Services of Canby, Canby, MN
	Angela Hulzebos Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Canby, MN Grew up in Canby, MN Interests: Spending time with family & friends, especially summer time at the lake, and helping in the communities that I work and live in. My husband and kids are my greatest joy! Works at US Bank, Marshall, MN, as a Bankruptcy Supervisor
	Jim Kontz Board Member since 2006 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Marshall, MN Interests: Hunting, fishing and golfing Owner of Kontz Financial Group, Marshall, MN
	Marissa Kunde Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Madison, MN Interests: Reading, gardening, crafts, and golfing Owner of Title & Abstract Services, LLC, Marshall, MN
	Angela Lance Board Member since 2010 Office Held: Community Impact Chair Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Marshall, MN Interests: Family time with my husband and two sons. Lots of sports, reading, neighborhood fun, and lake time! Enjoy finding personal time for great girlfriends, shopping and volunteering! Works at Schwan's Shared Services, LLC, Marshall, MN, as an Auditor
	Matt Landrus Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Ivanhoe, MN Grew up in Coon Rapids, MN Interests: Computers, outdoors, reading Works at Canby Inn & Suites, Canby, MN, as Night Auditor
	Keith Miller Board Member since 2006 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Dell Rapids, SD Interests: Following kids' activities; variety of sports Works at Grill Works, Inc., Marshall, MN, as General Manager
	Lisa Pokorny Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Marshall, MN Interests: Spending time with family and friends, reading, and baking Works for Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Marshall, MN as an Administrative Assistant
	Kay Ponstein Board Member since 2007 Office Held: President Currently lives near Ghent, MN Grew up in Arco, MN Interests: Family, reading, and gardening Works at Minnesota Cabinets, Marshall, MN as Office Manager
	Lisa Rademacher Board Member since 2009 Currently lives in Lynd, MN Grew up in Hoffman, MN Interests: Reading, biking, and golfing Works at SW/WC Service Cooperative, Marshall, MN, as a Shared Accountant
	Kristel Schamber Board Member since 2010 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Pipestone, MN Interests: Golf Works at Midwest Vision Centers, Marshall, MN, as an Optometrist
	Melinda Schmidt Board Member since 2006 Office Held: Past President Currently lives in Wood Lake, MN Grew up near Granite Falls, MN Interests: Traveling and camping, spending time with family and friends, all types of crafts, reading Works at North Star Mutual Insurance Company, Cottonwood, MN, as Vice President of Human Resources
	Pat Surprenant Board Member since 2008 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Luverne, MN Interests: Yard work, spending time with family, and Living United Works at Schwan's Research & Development, Marshall, MN, as Director
	Donna Swenson Board Member since 2007 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Blue Earth, MN Interests: Reading, gardening, travel, and grandkids Co-owner of Action Manufacturing Inc., Marshall, MN
	Janel Wartner Board Member since 2009 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up in Marshall, MN Interests: Reading, knitting, and golfing Co-Owner of Key Ventures, Inc.
	Theresa Zaske Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Rock Lake Township, rural Balaton Grew up in Upland, CA Interests: My family, pets, reading, canoeing, bicycling, blogging, volunteering, math, tennis and exploring SW Minnesota Works at Schwan's Shared Services, LLC as a Community Relations Specialist
	Tricia Zimmer Board Member since 2011 Currently lives in Marshall, MN Grew up near Sioux Falls, SD Interests: Reading, baking, and the adventures of parenting my boys Works for Lyon County, Marshall, MN, as Assistant Lyon County Attorney