Staff
The Initiative Foundation is a hybrid workplace. Staff members are in the office on Mondays and available by appointment Tuesday through Friday. Use the staff directory below for email and telephone contact information. Thank you for all you do to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity in Central Minnesota!
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
Brenda Gugglberger
Fund Development Specialist
(320) 631-2061
Don Hickman
Vice President for Community
& Workforce Development
(320) 631-2043
Laura Larson
Entrepreneurship Program Specialist
(320) 631-2064
MaryAnn Lindell
Director of Administration
(320) 631-2004
Bob McClintick
Marketing & Communications Director
(320) 631-2008
Christine Metzo
Initiators Fellowship Program Manager
(320) 631-2019
Michele Miller
Director of Finance
(320) 631-2050
Ismail Mohamed
Enterprise Academy Program Officer
Carl Newbanks
Director of Development
(320) 631-2042
Allison Norgren
Marketing and Communications Specialist
(320) 631-2001
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