Who We Are

Leadership & Executive Committee

Brandon Thyen, Chisago County Sheriff

Katie Malchow, Chisago County Outreach & Initiative Coordinator

Steve Massey, Forest Lake Area Schools, Superintendent

Jennifer Richert, Lakes International Language Academy, Dean of Community

Gretchen Mattson, Forest Lake Area Schools, Principal

Erica Bjerketvedt, North Branch Area Public Schools, Director of Early Learning & Community Education

Dan Starry, Washington County Sheriff

Jim Schnoppenhorst, Retired Business Executive

Laurie Chelgren, Wyoming Elementary, Principal

Kellie Larson, LC4YF Gambling Manager Elect

Fran Miron, Washington County Commissioner (Honorary Member)

Joe Kryschyshen, Retired Washington County Probation Officer (Honorary Member)

Mike Aschenbrenner, Retired Chief of Police (Honorary Member)

Tim Cryer

Renee Wagner, Retired Business Executive

Neil Bauer, Wyoming Public Safety Director, Police Chief

Jim Gillach, Chisago Lakes Middle School, Associate Principal

Keriann Hallberg, Community Member

Richard R. Peterson, Forest Lake Police Department, Chief of Police

Executive Director

Chair

Chair-Elect

Treasurer

Secretary

Immediate Past Chair

Board of Directors