Staff
The Initiative Foundation employs highly skilled and diverse staff members with two things in common: All are passionate about Central Minnesota hometowns, and all believe in the power of local people to achieve a brighter future.
Doug Adams
Business Finance Officer
(320) 631-2063
Jessy Beto
Program Specialist
(320) 631-2057
Kate Bjorge
Community Philanthropy Manager
(320) 631-2048
Daniel Bullert
Senior Business Finance Manager
(320) 631-2013
Mike Burton
External Relations Officer
(320) 631-2059
Lynn Bushinger
Chief Financial & Operations Officer, Treasurer
(320) 631-2041
Chris Fastner
Initiators Fellowship Program Manager
(320) 631-2019
Brenda Gugglberger
Philanthropy Specialist
(320) 631-2061
Don Hickman
Vice President for Community
& Workforce Development
(320) 631-2043
Barb Larson
Accounting Specialist
(320) 631-2017
Laura Larson
Entrepreneurship Program Specialist
(320) 631-2064
MaryAnn Lindell
Director of Administration
(320) 631-2004
Hannah Mayhew
Enterprise Academy Intern
(320) 270-6019
Bob McClintick
Marketing & Communications Director
(320) 631-2008
Michele Miller
Director of Finance
(320) 631-2050
Carl Newbanks
Grants & Development Manager
(320) 631-2042
Allison Norgren
Marketing and Communications Specialist
(320) 631-2001
Melissa Peterson
Office and Facilities Specialist
(320) 631-2020
Donniel Robinson
Entrepreneurship Programs Officer
Robin Skinner
Three Rivers Community Foundation Administrative Assistant
(763) 218-1974
Kimberly Slipy
Information Systems Administrator
(320) 631-2014
Kasey Stevens
Accountant
(320) 631-2049
Zach Tabatt
Nonprofit Development Program Officer
(320) 631-2015
Kerie Thoma
Community Philanthropy
Program Specialist
(320) 631-2054
Matt Varilek
President
(320) 631-2005
Carie Verley
Finance Specialist
(320) 631-2010
Brian Voerding
Vice President for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
(320) 631-2006