LUVERNE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Meet our Board of Directors

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President, Jim Juhl
Number of years on the LACF board: 6


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  



Vice President, Keith Elbers
​Professional position: Auctioneer and Real Estate Sales
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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
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Number of years on the Board: 4

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.

Treasurer, Ron Honken
Professional position: Strategic Growth Leader, Aon Transportation and Logistics Practice
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Number of years on the Board: 3

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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Exec Committee Member at Larger, Wayne Robinson​
Number of years on the LACF board: 3

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.

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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.


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Board Member, Gary Overgaard
Number of years on the LACF board: 4

​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, Kevin Thelen
Number of years on the LACF board: 4


Professional position:  Financial Advisor
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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!

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​Board Member, Melissa Fick
Number of years on the LACF board: 2


Professional position:  Minnwest Bank, Market President
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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. ​

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​Board Member, Knute Oldre
Number of years on the LACF board: 2


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.

Board Member, Tracy Hanson
​Number of years on the LACF board: 2
 
Professional position: Wells Fargo, Senior Vice President 
 
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: Our community has so much to offer and is so generous. Being involved with LACF is an opportunity for me to give back, help make a difference of the lives of people in Rock County and continue to improve the quality of life we enjoy. 
 
Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: LACF provides many diverse ways to contribute to one of your passions and make a difference locally. Additionally, it makes it easy for organizations to be connected to those who want to help, it's truly a win-win! ​
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Board Member, Tracy Hanson
​Number of years on the LACF board: 1
 
Professional position: Owner/Associate Broker, Real Estate Retrievers 
 
Personal reason for being involved with LACF: As a 5th-generation Rock County resident and local business owner, I care deeply about the future of our communities. I chose to get involved with LACF because I believe in its mission to support the long-term growth and vitality of Rock County, ensuring that the place we call home continues to thrive for generations to come.
 
Value you see the LACF having in the communities we serve: The value I see LACF bringing to our communities is the way we walk alongside people and organizations, by offering grants, fundraising support, and connections that help turn ideas into reality. It’s more than resources; it’s about strengthening Rock County so it can grow healthier, stronger, and more vibrant together.

Contact Us

TELEPHONE NUMBER
507-220-2424
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ADDRESS
P,O. Box 623
102 E. Main St.
Luverne, MN 56156
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  • Home
  • About
    • LACF History
    • News and Events >
      • Awards >
        • Outstanding Corportation/Business
        • Spirit of Philanthropy
        • Nonprofit Spotlight
    • Contact Information
    • Board of Directors
  • Scholarship
    • PEO Scholarship
    • Hawes Scholarship
    • Josh Stroh Memorial Scholarship
  • Become a Donor
    • Carson’s Cause
    • Kids Rock! Day Care
    • Max Your Community
    • $20 monthly gift
    • Benefits to the Donor
    • Donor Stories >
      • Carson's Cause
      • Local Brewery DAF
      • Harold and Mary Tilstra Story
      • Green/Sprecher Family Fund
      • Gene and Barb Ashby
      • Katie Hemme’s Story
      • LaRock Family Story
      • Eric Crabtree Memorial Story
      • Dinger Family DAF
    • Special Gifts
    • Donor List
    • Make a Donation
  • Grants
    • Apply Now
    • Grant Distribution Formula
    • Who Can Apply?
    • Application Information
    • Grant Review Process
    • Past Grant Earners
  • Partners
    • AED Fund
    • BackPack Program
    • Ben Franklin Lodge Masonic Temple
    • Big Buddies of Rock County
    • Bike Path Fund
    • Blue Mound Area Theater
    • Building Bridges JC
    • Carson's Cause
    • Child Guide
    • Childs Remembrance Garden
    • Coffee Contemporary Arts
    • Community Funds
    • DBA Rock County Ambulance
    • Equipt Christian School
    • Events as "The Lake"
    • Feeding the 5000
    • Friends of Rock County Library
    • Game Plan 4 Hope
    • Generations
    • Grace Lutheran Church Scholarship
    • HBCS/Helping Build Communities Stronger
    • Hinkly House Museum
    • Joyce Hawes Memorial Scholarship Fund
    • Kenneth Cemetery Association
    • Kids Rock!
    • Luv1LuvAll
    • Luverne Area Pickleball Association
    • Luverne Basketball Association
    • Luverne Community Education
    • Luverne Education/Legacy Fund (LELF)
    • Luverne Rotary Club
    • Luverne Volleyball Association
    • Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne
    • PEO Chapter DI Scholarship Fund
    • Rock County Ag Society
    • Rock County Food Shelf
    • Rock County Historical Society
    • Rock County Opportunities
    • Rock County Veterans Fund
    • Rock Ranch, Hills
    • Sanford Healing Gardens
    • Sanford Health Luverne
    • Sanford Hospice Luverne
    • Sanford Luverne Ambulance Fund
    • Southwest Crisis Center
    • SWMN CEO Fund
    • Women's Giving Circle
  • Resources
    • PLANNED GIVING
    • Fund Advisor Portal
    • Frequently Used Forms
    • For Advisors >
      • CRT Zoom with Jayna Voss
      • Your Client and Philanthropic Planning
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Donor Advised Funds
  • Community Funds