Board Members
Greater Bemidji, Inc. is governed by an all-volunteer board of stewards of the region. What are stewards? Stewards are special leaders committed to the long-term well-being of their region. The operate at the center of tough issues, not on the edges. They are passionate and energetic. They are people of vision. (Alliance for Regional Stewardship).
Rita Albrecht Bemidji City Council |
Steve Holley President, North Central Door Company |
Lois Anderson Executive VP, Security BankUSA |
Gary Johnson CEO, Paul Bunyan Communications |
Pete Aube Manager, Potlatch Corporation |
Leon Kremeier Area Manager, Otter Tail Power Co. |
Jim Bensen President Emeritus, BSU |
David Landgrebe President, RiverWood Bank |
Steve Cochems General Manager, Anderson Fabrics |
Glen Lindseth President, Miller McDonald, CPA |
Dennis Doeden Publisher, The Pioneer Newspaper |
Jim Lucachick Beltrami County Commissioner |
Mary Eaton President/CEO, The Idea Circle Inc. |
Jared Echternach General Manager, Beltrami Electric Cooperative |
Bob Fitzgerald Director of Operations, Kraus-Anderson Construction |
Micah Ricke President, TEAM Industries |
Darlene Geller VP, North Country Business Products |
Karen Weller Exec. Director, Bemidji Regional Airport |
Dan Olson CEO, Sanford Health of No. Minnesota |
Phil Verchota Vice President, Deerwood Bank |
Richard Hanson President, Bemidji State University |
Hugh Welle Vice President, First National Bank |
Jim Hess Superintendent, Bemidji School District |
Mike Karvakko President, Karvakko Engineering |
Steve Hill Owner, Hill's Plumbing and Heating |
Jason Brodina Owner, Choice Therapy |