Lakeland PBS 2022 Board of Trustees
Joe Breiter, Board Chair, Brainerd, MN Joe currently serves as the Director of Business Development for the architecture and engineering firm of Widseth, Smith, Nolting (WSN) in Baxter, MN. Prior to WSN, Joe owned and operated a business–to-business marketing firm in Mankato for 15 years. Joe has extensive experience in marketing, staff management, strategic planning, budgeting, and business operations. In addition, Joe has served on several other non- profit boards in various capacities. Steve Berry, Board Vice-Chair, Bemidji, MN Steve serves as a vice-president of investment banking at Riverwood Bank in Bemidji. Steve just recently moved to Bemidji and had lived in the Walker / Leech Lake area for forty years. Steve also has teaching experience and worked as an Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota in the past. Steve tells us that he has been a long-time fan of public television and has fond memories of watching Victory Garden and Austin City Limits back in the 70s. Jim Hanko, Board Treasurer, Bemidji, MN Until October 2009, Jim had been the President and Chief Executive Officer of North Country Health Services (NCHS) in Bemidji, MN for 11 years. His vast experience and dedication to the success of both Bemidji and Lakeland PBS are huge assets to our organization. Laine Larson, Board Secretary, Brainerd, MN Laine serves as the Superintendent of Schools for the Brainerd School District. Laine’s recent work was to advocate for and implement a $205M school bonding referendum that has been transformative for the Brainerd school district. Prior to her role in Brainerd, Laine served as the Superintendent of Schools in Thief River Falls, MN. Laine’s commitment to education along with her extensive educational experience will be a big asset to the Lakeland PBS board. Ray Gildow, Staples, MN Ray is an author, professional fishing guide and retired Vice-President of Central Lakes College. In addition to his role as past Lakeland PBS Board Chair, Ray was a past host of Lakeland PBS’s twice monthly local current events and public issues discussion program, Lakeland Currents. Paul Peterson, St, Paul, MN Paul is a partner in the law firm Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A., a 27 lawyer firm based in Minneapolis. Paul has roots in the region and owns a lake cabin close to Hackensack. In addition, his wife grew up in Bemidji. Paul will be a great asset to Lakeland PBS and brings a wealth of legal experience to the organization. Theresa Schermerhorn, Park Rapids, MN Theresa is currently serving as the Human Resources Supervisor for the Bemidji regional MNDOT office. Theresa has over 20 years of high-level experience in human resources and HR law. These skills will be put to good use over the coming years when the organization will be dealing with several senior staff level retirements and associated new hires.
MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
LEGACY REPORTING: JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022
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