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.
Jessy Beto
Program Assistant
(320) 631-2057
Kate Bjorge
Community Philanthropy Manager
(320) 631-2048
Daniel Bullert
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
LaRae Foehrenbacher
Fund Development Associate
(320) 631-2007
Yadira Frey
Office & Facilities Coordinator
(320) 631-2020
Don Hickman
Vice President for Community
& Workforce Development
(320) 631-2043
Abdirizak Jama
Program Specialist for Enterprise Academy
(320)631-2058
Barb Larson
Accounting Assistant
(320) 631-2017
Laura Larson
Program Associate for Entrepreneurship
(320) 631-2064
MaryAnn Lindell
Executive Administrator
(320) 631-2004
Bob McClintick
Marketing & Communications Director
(320) 631-2008
Michele Miller
Controller
(320) 631-2050
Braden Moore
Accounting
Manager
(320) 631-2049
Allison Norgren
Marketing and Communications Associate
(320) 631-2001
Kimberly Slipy
Information Systems Administrator
(320) 631-2014
Zach Tabatt
Nonprofit Development Specialist
(320) 631-2015
Kerie Thoma
Program Associate
(320) 631-2054
Matt Varilek
President
(320) 631-2005
Carie Verley
Finance Assistant
(320) 631-2010
Amanda Whittemore
VISTA & Nonprofit Development Program Manager
(320) 631-2009
