Meet our Board of Directors
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President, Sharla Reisch
Professional position: CPA – McGinnis and Company, PC – Sioux Falls Number of years on the LACF board: 7 Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I love the community we live in and wanted to give back through volunteerism. To help promote charitable giving to enrich the community. Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: LACF helps build resources for the community. Also helps donors fulfill their passion. |
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President, Isaac DeBoer
Professional position: Market President Minnwest Bank, Luverne Number of years on the LACF board: 8 Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I became familiar with the foundation’s work approximately 4 years ago and felt strongly that there is a need for the services/opportunities that the foundation can provide within all of Rock County. I felt strongly that I could be of assistance in helping “spread the word’ about the Foundation. Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: The Foundation gives all residents the ability to make contributions back to their community in a very broad or specific purpose that can be tailored to each donors interests. |
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Board Member, Keith Elbers
Professional position: Auctioneer and Real Estate Personal Reason for being involved with LACF: I love what this organization does for the communities it serves and want to see more county wide involvement. Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: Every person in each community can be a part of LACF and have a lasting impact that benefits everyone. |
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Secretary, Tammy Johnson
Professional position: Executive Director, HRA of Luverne Number of years on the Board: 3 Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I enjoy networking with other community-minded individuals to make a positive, impactful difference in the communities that LACF serves. |
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Treasurer, Ron Honken
Professional position: Strategic Growth Leader, Aon Transportation and Logistics Practice Number of years on the Board: 2 Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I was blessed to be born and raised in Rock County. Although Rock County may not have the “Field of Dreams”, it has always had fields of family, friends, and fun times for me! The foundation of any success I have enjoyed all started with the education and guidance I received from many in this area. My wife and I both desire to give back to this community to not only see it grow and prosper, but more importantly to simply say “Thank You!”. |
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Executive Board Member at Large, Jim Juhl
Number of years on the LACF board: 5
Professional position: Business Owner
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: The foundation is the conduit the connects resources to projects that build social capital benefiting individuals and strengthening communities
Number of years on the LACF board: 5
Professional position: Business Owner
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: The foundation is the conduit the connects resources to projects that build social capital benefiting individuals and strengthening communities
Board Member, Wayne Robinson
Number of years on the LACF board: 5
Professional position: IT Professional for W.R, Berkley Corporation (retired)
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: Haven lived in Rock county for over 35 years, I appreciate the effort past generations have made to make this such a special place. I feel like now it is my turn to do my part. LACF is all about improving the quality of life for all residents of Rock county. Matching resources from people who have been blessed with a giving heart with organizations that are working to make Rock county better. I am excited to be a part of the quick to action and 'Can do' attitude at LACF.
Number of years on the LACF board: 5
Professional position: IT Professional for W.R, Berkley Corporation (retired)
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: Haven lived in Rock county for over 35 years, I appreciate the effort past generations have made to make this such a special place. I feel like now it is my turn to do my part. LACF is all about improving the quality of life for all residents of Rock county. Matching resources from people who have been blessed with a giving heart with organizations that are working to make Rock county better. I am excited to be a part of the quick to action and 'Can do' attitude at LACF.
Board Member, Josh Teune
Number of years on the LACF board: 2
Professional position: Insurance Agent
LACF is a great way to network with other community member that are working towards the same goal of making Rock county a better place to live and work.
LACF has great value in the community by being able to connect donated funds to worthy organizations that might not always be able to get the funding without LACF‘s help.
Number of years on the LACF board: 2
Professional position: Insurance Agent
LACF is a great way to network with other community member that are working towards the same goal of making Rock county a better place to live and work.
LACF has great value in the community by being able to connect donated funds to worthy organizations that might not always be able to get the funding without LACF‘s help.
Board Member, Gary Overgaard
Number of years on the LACF board: 2
Professional position: Farmer/Rock County Commisioner
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I like to give back to my community and serving on the LACF is a positive way to do that.
Number of years on the LACF board: 2
Professional position: Farmer/Rock County Commisioner
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I like to give back to my community and serving on the LACF is a positive way to do that.
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Board Member, Nancy Sandager
Professional position: Human Resources Technician, MN Veterans Home - Luverne Number of years on the LACF board: 9 Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I have been involved in several programs that have benefitted from LACF grants and I have seen the difference it can make in many various ways in our communities. Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: I truly think it is a wonderful "umbrella“ that can reach out and cover a huge variety of interests and events that increase the opportunities provided and strengthen the quality of life in our entire county. Additionally, it’s an on-going enterprise – establishing positive projects and looking to the future of our communities. |
Board Member, Kevin Thelen
Number of years on the LACF board: 3
Professional position: Financial Advisor
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I find the LACF mission is a worthy cause and it fits well with my long term goal of giving back to the community!
Number of years on the LACF board: 3
Professional position: Financial Advisor
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I find the LACF mission is a worthy cause and it fits well with my long term goal of giving back to the community!
Board Member, Melissa Fick
Number of years on the LACF board: 1
Professional position: Minnwest Bank, Market President
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I greatly enjoy seeing the impact of our local community investing back into our community. Rock County continues to be a great place to live and receives so much support from those wanting to continue to make our community even better! Its an excellent way for people to invest back into so many different projects.
Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: LACF is a great resource and supports so many areas of interests, projects and expansions. This all helps to connect people to future opportunities and strengthens our communities.
Number of years on the LACF board: 1
Professional position: Minnwest Bank, Market President
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I greatly enjoy seeing the impact of our local community investing back into our community. Rock County continues to be a great place to live and receives so much support from those wanting to continue to make our community even better! Its an excellent way for people to invest back into so many different projects.
Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: LACF is a great resource and supports so many areas of interests, projects and expansions. This all helps to connect people to future opportunities and strengthens our communities.
Board Member, Knute Older
Number of years on the LACF board: 1
Professional position: Security Savings Bank, Loan Officer/Credit Analyst
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I believe LACF represents an opportunity to serve dozens of community organization through grants, events, and connections in Luverne and across Rock County. I want to bring my time and abilities to the table to give back to this committee which has given me so much personally and professionally.
Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: LACF can be a vehicle for donors, partners, and organizations to achieve their planning goals and support their passions locally. The exceptional ongoing generosity of our communities is an example for others and LACF helps to pass that generosity to organizations and causes large and small.
Number of years on the LACF board: 1
Professional position: Security Savings Bank, Loan Officer/Credit Analyst
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: I believe LACF represents an opportunity to serve dozens of community organization through grants, events, and connections in Luverne and across Rock County. I want to bring my time and abilities to the table to give back to this committee which has given me so much personally and professionally.
Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: LACF can be a vehicle for donors, partners, and organizations to achieve their planning goals and support their passions locally. The exceptional ongoing generosity of our communities is an example for others and LACF helps to pass that generosity to organizations and causes large and small.
