Meet Our Board

United Way’s Board of Directors is a respected group of leaders in Central Minnesota whose strategic decision-making and guidance steer our organization. These leaders bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done, which is reflected in the make-up of our board.

Melinda Gau (Chair)

Melinda Gau (Chair)

Attorney, Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.

Ryan Gerads (Chair-Elect)

Ryan Gerads (Chair-Elect)

Partner, Lathrop GPM LLP

Jasper Asplin (Treasurer)

Jasper Asplin (Treasurer)

Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Trevor Akervik (Secretary)

Trevor Akervik (Secretary)

VP of IT Managed Services, Marco

MAC Cariveau

MAC Cariveau

President, American Door Works

Emily Coborn

Emily Coborn

Vice President, Coborns, Inc.

Ryan Daniel

Ryan Daniel

Chief Executive Officer, Metro Bus

Adam Heathcote

Adam Heathcote

Senior Wealth Advisor, BerganKDV

Hudda Ibrahim

Hudda Ibrahim

Faculty/Advisor, St. Cloud Technical & Community College

Cathy Julifs

Cathy Julifs

President, AIS Planning

Tami Koosmann

Tami Koosmann

Director of Treasury, CentraCare Health

Mike Markman

Mike Markman

Mid -NE Minnesota Region President, U.S. Bank

Lisa Maurer

Lisa Maurer

SVP, Business Banking, Bremer Bank

Jeff Schwiebert

Jeff Schwiebert

Superintendent, District 748 Sartell-St. Stephen

Annesa Cheek

Annesa Cheek

President, St. CloudTechnical Community College

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